DIY Button Necklace

If you did not know already, I love buttons! I cannot quite explain it, but I love looking at all the different kinds and colors. I have some in jars sitting on my coffee table right now. I even received a bag of buttons for Christmas and was thrilled!

I saw this necklace on Etsy and fell in love. I was very close to buying it several times. Then I turned to Pinterest for a tutorial and found a great one. Why buy when you can DIY?

The Littlest Big Spoon Etsy store

Here is what you'll need to make your very own button necklace:
- Buttons (of course)
- Necklace closure. I went with the toggle variety.
- String, wire or yarn. I used quilting thread. (If I make another one I might go with a thicker string.)
- This tutorial

 

Project #1

My Long Morrow projects have started. I have been wanting a new "wreath" for my front door. I just took down the Valentine's Day one, but the next one I have is for spring/early summer. With the weather here still cold and snowy, it didn't feel right to have a spring item on my door.

I headed to Michael's and decided to buy a letter T to decorate with buttons! I adore buttons! I have no explanation, but I just love to collect them. I have a fairly sizable collection and love to add to it when I can.

I hot glued away and came up with this. I love it!