Make cute-as-a-button crafts

Embellish ordinary household items with a colorful array of buttons.―Crafts by Dan Pasky

Decorate a box

Decorate a box

Transform an ordinary container into a gorgeous accessory with paint and buttons. Use it to store jewelry and small trinkets, or to dress up a side table.

YOU’LL NEED: 

  • Spray paint
  • Craft box (available at craft stores)
  • 1” wide painter’s tape
  • Craft paint in a second color (available at craft stores)
  • Paintbrush
  • Buttons
  • Hot-glue gun
1. Spray-paint the box and lid; allow to dry.

2. Use tape to mark off 1” stripes. Starting at the left edge of box, lay down a length of tape; measure 1” from the right-hand edge of the tape, then lay down a second piece of tape. Continue until entire box and lid are complete.

3. Use craft paint to fill in all the areas that are not taped off; allow to dry.

4. Remove the tape.

5. Arrange buttons as desired, and glue them in place with the hot-glue gun.

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