I love covered buttons. They are fun and super easy to make. Plus, the finished product is, well, cute as a button.
Today we are going to make covered button earrings.
You won't need any special equipment.
The list of necessary items is pictured and listed below:
1 pair flat front post earrings
covered button blanks, size #24 (or 9/16")
wire cutters
scissors
fabric
1. Cut the button shank with your wire cutters. The shank should fall out of the button (the shanks are usually held in place via pressure.)
2. Thread your earring post through the opening on the button back. The post should be pointing upright through the back so that you can read the letters stamped into the button back.
3. On the back of your button package, you will find directions on how to make a covered button, including a circle template for cutting out your fabric.
Cut out your fabric using the provided template.
4. Center your button on the fabric circle and push the raw edges into the center of the underside to catch them under the teeth.
5. Place the earring/button back over the gathered fabric and push into the center until you hear a snap or a pop sound.
6. Ta-Da! Your one of a kind, hand made by you, earrings!
How super cute are these?
Enter the drawing to win these earrings by posting a comment this week on the blog or on the Jumping Monkeys Facebook page!
The winner will be announced on Monday!
So cute!==Love them! :)
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