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Easy DIY Wall Decor with Buttons

April 16, 2016 by Amy

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If you are looking for cheap DIY wall decor with a pop of color, you'll love this EASY button art! I created it using a dollar store frame.

If you are looking for cheap DIY wall decor with a pop of color, you'll love this EASY button art! I created it using a dollar store frame.When I say this is the EASIEST DIY wall decor project you'll ever try – I mean it! I love kitschy little home decor items/wall hangings, because a little color goes a long way to spice up a room.

ESPECIALLY when you live in an apartment (hello Mod Podge Command Central) and you can't paint the walls.

I have a love affair with buttons; I would marry them if I could. I decided to spice up a boring wall in my room with this cute little button art piece, incorporating my very favorite buttons and, of course, Mod Podge.

Here's how to make my simple DIY wall decor.

Button DIY Wall Decor

Gather These Supplies

  • Frame – mine is from the Dollar Tree
  • Spray Paint or Acrylic Paint
  • Mod Podge Gloss
  • Flat paintbrush
  • Scrapbook paper – one sheet
  • Buttons – as many as you want; I used 15
  • Craft glue
  • Craft knife and mat
  • Pencil or pen

Let's do this thing!

IMG_1796You are going to laugh, but I actually had this frame, spray painted Robin's Blue, in my craft stash. I don't remember when I spray painted it nor do I know where the back went.

I do know that I got the frame from Dollar Tree and that it was black.When you get your frame, you can spray paint it like I did or paint it with acrylic paint (color of your choice).

You'll want to seal it with Mod Podge though, because spray paint will chip off of cheap frames. Whatever you do, start with a frame.

IMG_1795Because I lost the back of my frame, I had to cut a frame back from a spare piece of cardboard. This was SO easy. Just measure and cut with an X-Acto. If you are not absent minded and have your frame back, skip this step.

IMG_1797Lay your frame back down onto your sheet of scrapbook paper and trace. I actually had a Sassafras Lass sheet from the Nerdy Bird collection that looked like lined school paper. I liked it. Cut it out with your craft knife.

IMG_1798Use your flat paintbrush to paint a medium layer of Mod Podge onto your frame back. Coat thoroughly.

IMG_1799Quickly place down your scrapbook paper and SMOOTH. Keep smoothing until all of the bubbles are removed.

You can use your hands – you see that I am using a brayer. Love this tool; great investment if you don't have one! Allow to dry for 15 – 20 minutes.

IMG_1800Once the paper is dry, paint over the top with Mod Podge. Apply a medium coat and allow to dry again.

IMG_1801Place the back into the frame – you are almost done! Now you just have to glue down the buttons. I picked 15 buttons from my stash and laid them out before I glued them down (spaced them how I wanted them). Need a lead on some cool buttons? Go here for some great selection and deals.

If you are looking for cheap DIY wall decor with a pop of color, you'll love this EASY button art! I created it using a dollar store frame.Let your button art dry about 24 hours before you hang. Isn't this DIY wall art easy? Make two or three for a cute little button art series on your wall.

If you are ready to take your DIY wall decor to the next level, check out this button tree canvas from my friend Amanda!

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Comments

  1. Katt says

    April 16, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    ADORABLE!!!

  2. Kimberly says

    April 16, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    Very sweet!

  3. Stacia says

    April 16, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    A brayer??? Ah haa. I did a little project today in which a brayer would have come in handy. I will add it to my shopping list. Thanks! By the way, this is my first time here & I’m glad I found you!

  4. Kari @ Ucreate says

    April 16, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    Amy! This is such a fun project for my little girl’s room. Love buttons…love this! I’ll be featuring!

  5. Jana says

    April 16, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    So simple and so sweet! I love it!!
    Jana

  6. kristen says

    April 16, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    WTC (way too cute)!

  7. Melissa says

    April 16, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    So very awesome!

  8. Abbie says

    April 16, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    Love it! I am so making this one!

  9. Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says

    April 17, 2010 at 12:26 am

    Oh Amy Amy Amy…this has got to be one of my favorite decoupage projects yet. I love it. I have so many buttons if I placed them end to end they would….probably fit the length of California…no kidding. I love buttons and they are everywhere! hahahaha…this is so great I can’t wait to try this. Yipeee.
    blessings.
    Debbie

  10. Lorie says

    April 17, 2010 at 1:20 am

    Oh! I love it! SO cute! This is going on my blog!

  11. Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.com says

    April 17, 2010 at 5:46 am

    Woo! That’s so cute! I love the lined paper you used for the background. Really, who COULDN’T use one of these? Thanks – so inspiring!

  12. Mermaids of the Lake says

    April 17, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Love this one the most! I love buttons too, Good idea, Amy.

  13. Carmie, the Single Nester says

    April 17, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    I love this! Very kitshy! Every Tuesday, I host a Turquoise Tuesday party and since this frame is turquoise, you might want to link up.

  14. Lei says

    April 17, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    I love this so much! Darling.

  15. Jen says

    April 18, 2010 at 4:01 am

    I too love buttons! I feel like I have offically hit the big time now that you have commented on my blog. Thanks for making my day! smiles, JEN

  16. pam says

    April 18, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    Very, very cute! Simple! Charming! Eye-catching! Adorable! Fun! And I just love it! You have made ME want to collect cool buttons!

  17. sleepyhead designs studio says

    April 19, 2010 at 12:28 am

    That is too cute! Love all those colors!

  18. Michelle @ Sweet Something says

    April 19, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Love it Amy!

  19. Sarah @ Hennessey House says

    April 20, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    this is so colorful and fun and playful and adorable 🙂

  20. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    That is so cute! Thanks so much for the great idea, I’ll be linking.

  21. Sweet Deal says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    This gives new meaning to the phrase “cute as a button!” I love it!

    blog.sweetdealin.com

  22. Emily says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:01 am

    I love this–So cute! Definitely on my to-do list. Thanks!

  23. Aisyah Helga says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:41 am

    How cute! I love buttons. Will have to do this soon! I’ll link this to my blog,thanks!

  24. Deanna says

    April 22, 2010 at 4:48 am

    This is such a lovely idea! (And the colors are gorgeous.) I’m gonna put your link on our MOPS message board for craft leaders. Thanks for sharing!

  25. Stacey @ Fun to Craft says

    April 23, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Very cute! I love this and I love your blog.

  26. Ashley @ Little Miss Momma says

    May 9, 2010 at 5:23 am

    I featured this totally awesome project on Little Miss Momma:

    http://littlemissmomma.blogspot.com/2010/05/11-tutorials-i-love-and-you-will-too.html

    happy crafting!

    ashley

  27. Adventures of a CrAzY LaDy! says

    June 28, 2010 at 4:47 am

    I love the way this turned out! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  28. JHill says

    June 28, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

    madincrafts.blogspot.com

  29. Laurie says

    June 28, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    Love, love your button art! TFS! ♥Laurie from Scene of the Grime

  30. Van says

    June 28, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    Very cute, a great way to display favorite buttons that you can’t bear to use…yet.

  31. Heather says

    June 29, 2010 at 12:10 am

    Very cute! I think I may have the same $1 store frame only mine is now apple green 🙂

  32. Alison says

    June 29, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    This is such a cute idea!

  33. C.R.A.F.T. says

    June 29, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    you’re a genius! come on over and link up to MMM 🙂

  34. bcre8uv says

    June 29, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    Simple & adorable – love it!! 🙂

  35. sportzmom says

    June 29, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Cute, cute, cute!

  36. Mandy says

    June 29, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    So freaking cute! Love it – tfs!

  37. Pam says

    July 1, 2010 at 6:41 am

    Cute and colorful wall art. The color of the frame was perfect, wasn’t it? 🙂

  38. Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.com says

    July 1, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Very cute!!

  39. Amanda@The Hand Me Down House says

    July 1, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    Cute project! So easy — but seriously adorable! Good job! 🙂

  40. Becky aka. Bettie Rocker says

    July 1, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    That is so so cute!

  41. Laura says

    July 1, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    This is so adorable!!

  42. cherry says

    July 1, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    How cute !
    Happy 4th to you & yours
    hugs from Savannah, Cherry

  43. ★All Thingz Related★ says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    Thanks so much for joining us for our 13th Anything Related party!

  44. Allison @ House of Hepworths says

    July 8, 2010 at 5:30 am

    I featured you this week!

    http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2010/07/07/hookin-up-with-hoh-11/

    Thanks for sharing your project!!!

  45. ~amy~ says

    August 6, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    love love love this!

  46. Anonymous says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Love it. I did something similar but used similar old buttons (pearlized,same colour,etc) and used card stock solid colour and pasted buttons on. Was able to put glass back on (had to use duct tape on some to keep together . Have a full wall of these in bedroom. Looks great

  47. Lori says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:08 am

    This is perfect! My friend has a 3yo daughter who is moving into a “big girl room”. When asked how she wanted her room to look, she said she wanted BUTTONS all over. Thanks for a great project!

  48. Carolina says

    February 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Such a fun way to display buttons!!

  49. jossie says

    March 28, 2013 at 11:44 am

    I so love this. H
    ave started getting materials together. Soooooooooooo neat!!

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