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DIY Button Art: Get 25+ Project Ideas!

Buttons can be used for much more than clothing! Use them to make button art for your home – here are 25+ ideas. These are so easy!

DIY Button Art for your walls

Welcome to the whimsical world of DIY button art, where those tiny little disks aren’t just for fastening clothes, but for unlocking a universe of creativity!

Turns out, you folks are as smitten with button art as I am – and why wouldn’t you be? There’s something undeniably charming about creating art with these pint-sized wonders.

Imagine a big plastic container brimming with buttons of all shapes, sizes, and colors, sitting quietly on my craft shelf.

It’s not just a container; it’s a treasure trove of possibilities, a kaleidoscope of ideas waiting to burst into life.

Whether you’re looking to adorn your walls, add some flair to your jewelry, or even transform a basic thumbtack into a piece of art, buttons are your go-to. And the best part?

You don’t need to be a crafting guru to join in on the fun. Button art is delightfully simple, so much so that I’m almost tempted to challenge you to find a difficult button project. (But let’s keep things fun and friendly, shall we?)

Now, you might be wondering, ‘What’s the secret glue that holds these masterpieces together?’ The answer lies in good old craft glue, like Aleene’s.

You want something tacky, something with a grip that says, ‘I’m not letting these buttons go anywhere.’

Mod Podge, our beloved decoupage medium, takes a back seat here, and E-6000? Well, that’s like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Stick with tacky glue for best results.

With over 25 button art ideas just a scroll away, prepare to be dazzled, inspired, and maybe a little overwhelmed (but in the best way).

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a curious newbie, there’s a button art project with your name on it.

And once you’ve picked your favorite and brought it to life, don’t forget to share your masterpiece in the comments. I can’t wait to see which button beauty wins your heart!

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how to make button art on canvas
Button Canvas Art
Learn how to make this button canvas art the easy way! Add a simple painted border and then make a circle of buttons. Such cute wall art.
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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.
Button Wall Decor
This button art is really easy to make! Great for using up leftover buttons, or for when you want a funky piece of wall art.
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Four Seasons Button Tree Wall Art
Amanda Formaro
Four Seasons Button Tree
Celebrate the four seasons with this cool canvas art! I love the bold colors and the fact that it's such a large statement piece.
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4
Button Globe
Heidi Kundin
Button Globe
This button globe is really simple to create using only a few supplies. It’s a bit time consuming to make, but the end results are totally worth it!
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5
Wall Art Monogram for a Bedroom
Lizzie Ravn
Wall Art Monogram for a Bedroom
Lizzie was on the hunt for some cute art for a toddler bedroom, and that's when she came up with this unique idea with buttons. I love that she added thread too.
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makeanddocrew.com
DIY Button Art Tree
You don’t have to be a tree hugger to love this tutorial, although it does make a great Earth Day craft! Whip up this DIY button art project for a playroom or baby’s nursery using the free template.
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Over the (Button) Rainbow
bustedbutton.com
Over the (Button) Rainbow
Rainbows are always in style as far as I'm concerned. First you'll draw and color the rainbow, then glue the buttons on top to make an awesome piece of art.
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Ice Cream Cone Button Art
www.theribbonretreat.com
Ice Cream Cone
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” Get an ice cream inspired button art tutorial that looks delicious and so absolutely yummy hanging on your wall or sitting on your shelf.
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9
Hot Air Balloon Button Art
724southhouse.blogspot.com
Hot Air Balloon
Tricia made this art for her son's nursery! I love that it's in a shadowbox, so there's some dimension to it. Plus I love all the colors of buttons she used.
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Button Cupcakes
bustedbutton.com
Button Cupcakes
These button cupcakes look almost as delicious as the real thing! I absolutely love the treatment that Dot gave to the chocolate icing, with a variety of beautiful buttons in brown.
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Unicorn Button Art
www.craftwithsarah.com
Unique Unicorn
Bling up your child’s walls with this fun unicorn button art project! You get to use a combination of buttons, rhinestones, and other blingy objects.
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DIY Owl Button Craft
aspectacledowl.com
Colorful Owl
Are you an owl lover? I definitely am – I have a tattoo of one on my leg! Get a template to make your own owl button craft that you can customize in any colors.
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easy diy button heart decor
Pink Peppermint Design
Valentine’s Day Button Heart
You can find a wood heart at pretty much any craft store. Grab some buttons and get decorating to make a unique piece of art you can put on the mantel or anywhere else you like to decorate for Valentine's Day.
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DIY Valentine’s Day Button Heart
www.virginiasweetpea.com
DIY Valentine’s Day Button Heart
Paula used some of her grandmother's buttons to make this unique canvas – and I love the vintage feel! This idea is perfect for old buttons.
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St. Patrick's Day Button Art
craftboxgirls.com
St. Patrick’s Day Button Art
Button Art is an easy and fun DIY project to add festive decor to your St. Patrick's Day party! All you need are buttons, scrapbook paper, a shamrock cutout, a glue stick, a hot glue gun and a frame (without glass). Use your imagination to get creative with your designs!
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DIY Easter Egg Button Art
Elizabeth Lampman
DIY Easter Egg Button Art
This is such a fun and relatively simple project that results in a gorgeous piece of custom artwork for your home decor. How cute would this be as part of your Easter mantel display?
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Starfish Wall Art with Buttons
Amanda Formaro
Starfish Wall Art with Buttons
Make this simple starfish wall art with buttons and a canvas. This coastal craft is a great way to upcycle and reuse old buttons.
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Back to School Apple Button Craft
www.laurascraftylife.com
Back to School Apple Button Craft
Create a fun button apple art piece in less than fifteen minutes with only a few simple supplies. Perfect for a teacher gift!
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How to Make Leaf Button Art on a Canvas
www.artsykarma.com
How to Make Leaf Button Art on a Canvas
I absolutely LOVE this leaf art made with buttons and a bunch of smaller beads! The pretty beads in green, yellow, and green really make for a pretty fall.
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mamathompson.blogspot.com
Skull Made of Buttons
I kind of have a thing for skulls, so I got pretty tickled when I saw this skulligan made of buttons. You can put it on a pillow like in the post, or on a canvas, or wherever you like.
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Candy Corn Button Art
www.repeatcrafterme.com
Candy Corn
If you're looking for some simple fall decor that works through Halloween, this candy corn craft is going to be your favorite! Very easy with just three colors of buttons.
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Bright and Easy Button Pumpkin
www.adventure-in-a-box.com
Bright and Easy Pumpkin
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! That's what I love about fall! Combine buttons with glitter on a black background to make some unique autumn decor.
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Halloween Button Art
DIY Halloween Wall Art
Make EASY Halloween wall art using buttons! This canvas art project is so easy, even a kid could make it. Perfect Halloween decor!
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DIY mitten art with buttons
www.virginiasweetpea.com
DIY Mitten Art
My favorite part of this cute mitten is the little cuff with the two snowflake buttons! This would be perfect decor for winter.
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www.repeatcrafterme.com
Peppy Penguin
This is such an easy idea that even the kids are going to love! Make this cute penguin on canvas using some buttons . . . including snowflake buttons.
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Cardinal Button Craft
www.adventure-in-a-box.com
Cardinal Button Craft
Add some button Christmas art featuring a cardinal bird to your home decor! So easy to put together that even young children can make this winter craft.
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Easy DIY Button Snowman Craft
www.thefrugalnavywife.com
Button Snowman Craft
If you have a spare piece of scrap wood, then you'll just need some buttons to make this snowman art. Perfect for Christmas and winter, and kids love to help with it.
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What do you think about these cute button ideas? I’d love to know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other posts with various supplies you might want to try:

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Linda

Monday 1st of May 2023

I love the way you use the buttons and I want to do some too.

Barb Heiniger

Saturday 27th of August 2022

I love button art. Your work is outstanding. I would like to make a John Deere tractor for my nephew in greens, yellows and black. Where do you source your buttons? Thank you and continue to be amazing.

Cathy Smith

Friday 12th of January 2024

@Barb Heiniger,

Hi - I thought the same thing! They usually source the supply list, at the end of each of the directions. Any hoot - Amazon had many options, for bulk and colorful buttons! Cheap too I thought! Cathy (Virginia)