for christmas this last year i was given one of my most cherished gifts, a beautiful bunch of handmade push pins. my dear friend chose each button individually and crafted a gorgeous array of vintage goodies on her incredibly thoughtful (handmade) push pin “holder”. i literally gasped with excitement as i unwrapped them. they are so simple and easy-peasy to create, i went ahead and did some of my own to pass along to my sister.
ready to embark on a fun little journey of crafting? i know you are…
supplies needed
- handful of yummy, possibly vintage buttons. (note: grandma’s attic or your local thrift store are lovely places to start looking for these!)
- small carton of thumb tacks. you can use the nickel plated or plastic coated – doesn’t matter. just be sure it has a flat surface.
- set of glue dots. i’d get the mini dots, its better to have to put one or two than to have one that is too big for your thumb tack. i am sure you could use good ole glue, however i have only ever done them with the dots.
- small scrap of fabric to make your push pin holder.
- small piece of either foam board, or a chunk of foam – cut into your desired shape (ie: circle, square, etc).
the fun stuff
- pretty simple actually… turn your button over, adhere the glue dot(s) to the head of your thumb tack.
- attach your thumb tack to the back of the button and give it a tight squeeze. viola! finished.
- to cover your foam, simply cut the fabric to the desired shape and wrap tightly around.
- adhere the fabric to the foam with… that’s right. the glue dots.
see? relatively easy isn’t it? and what a lovely gift! i know i use mine all the time on my inspiration board.
okay now, get out there and get craftin’!
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