I love jewelry. I love it even more when inspiration strikes and I can also save money on jewelry.
While shopping, I saw an assorted package of turquoise polka dot, striped, and solid buttons in a variety of sizes. They obviously needed to come home with me, but I had no idea what I would do with them.
This is not a new problem.
Then it hit me: these would make adorable earrings!!
You never know if that thought will turn out the way you plan, but this project was pretty fool-proof. I kept in mind that if they turned out fugly {like a whole lot of projects do!}, then I could just take them apart and figure out something else to do with them.
You can find packages of assorted buttons at pretty much any store. I found these particular ones at Wal-Mart, but the selection is probably larger at craft or sewing/fabric stores. Any size/shape/color will work great! However, the buttons with the loop on the back won't work so great unless you cut it off.
My Supplies:
Buttons {obviously, two buttons for one pair of earrings}
Earring Posts
E-6000 Glue
Add a small amount of glue to the earring post. Don't add too much! It could ooze out the sides of the post {others won't see it, but could potentially rub on your ear, and a gluey mess just doesn't really look that great} or worse, ooze out the front holes of the button. Boo. Keep in mind that the glue will ooze out of the holes a little, but you don't want a Play-Dough effect happening...
Lightly press the earring post to the back of the button and lay on their fronts to dry.
I would recommend drying for at least a few hours. Overnight is probably best to prevent any mishaps.
That's it! Now you will have unique earrings that will get everyone talking. These also make great gifts!
