It’s Valentine’s week! I had to fit in one more tiny heart craft! I loved this one because I got to use up some of my button supply!
I got these little wooden hearts at Hobby Lobby and some craft paint with a pearl base. After painting the hearts I used my trusty glue gun and added a layer of buttons…painted that layer…let dry…glued another layer of buttons and painted. I did about 2 and 1/2 layers of buttons…
I did red and pink ones …
And a few teal hearts just ’cause … I love teal. Oh and I sprinkled some fine-glitter on the wet paint of the teal hearts…
Little ones could make these as long as they’re old enough not to put the buttons in their mouths! They’d be cute party favors or made into napkin rings or even hanging on the tree at Christmas! Oh the possibilities!
Happy heart week my Friends…I’m linking to a few fun parties this week…here!
tina says
February 9, 2010 at 8:24 amsuper cute!!!
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Bill (cycleguy) says
February 9, 2010 at 9:07 amHey! I saw that sock monkey’s brother on a TV commercial the other day.
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TidyMom says
February 9, 2010 at 9:52 amThese are too cute Robin! ?
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Vicky says
February 9, 2010 at 10:14 amAdorable! I miss the days already that my kids would sit and make valentines projects with me… now they think its about buying them in bulk at the store and taping a piece of candy on them and they’re done!
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Linda @ A La Carte says
February 9, 2010 at 10:17 amLove these hearts! I really like how you can paint them different colors. BUT, where do you get all those buttons???? I would love to make one of these but don’t have buttons?? I’m a newbie to crafts so please let me know.
thanks,
Linda
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Maggie says
February 9, 2010 at 10:20 amAdorable, I don’t think my button collection is quite big enough for a project like this, but maybe next year!
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[email protected] says
February 9, 2010 at 10:33 amWhat a wonderful idea. Everyone loves buttons and this heart is such a creative way to embellish them. These would be great made into napkin rings!
Thanks for the inspiration.
Yvonne
Lisa says
February 9, 2010 at 10:53 amSoooo sweet!
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kayla says
February 9, 2010 at 10:54 amthis is so cute and so simple! i think miss candy will love it!
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Eileen says
February 9, 2010 at 11:12 amSo cute! You have a generous supply of buttons and you have found a great way to use them!
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Julie Garmon says
February 9, 2010 at 12:42 pmAnd look! He’s redheaded!!
The Muse says
February 9, 2010 at 1:12 pmMy grand daughter would just be goofy about this!lol
CUTE indeed
Margo says
February 9, 2010 at 1:59 pmSuper cute. That would be great to do with stars too. Hmmm. I’m thinkin maybe I might be looking for extra buttons in the not so distant future. LOL :o)
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LISA says
February 9, 2010 at 3:34 pmI adore the teal heart! Will definately have to make some of these.
Blessings,
Lisa
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Maegan says
February 9, 2010 at 3:52 pmOh they are very sweet! …will have to try!
Condo Blues says
February 9, 2010 at 7:01 pmI have a bunch of buttons in my Grandmother’s button box that would be perfect for this project. I might have to give it a try.
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Anne Marie says
February 9, 2010 at 7:33 pmOh do I love the button hearts and that sock monkey is to die for. Did you make him? If so, where did you find the neat sock. This monkey is so much cuter than the tradition brown sock monkeys. I want to reach into my screen and steal him!! I am a lurker of your blog but must tell you how much I enjoy your projects and look forward to your blog each and everyday! Thanks.
Robin says
February 9, 2010 at 8:26 pmAnne Marie: Thank you for lurking! I’m so happy to meet you and glad you commented! I bought the little sock monkey…I call her Sarsaparilla! (I think she was at Target)
Let’s talk again soon!!!xoxo
Shelia says
February 9, 2010 at 10:06 pmThese are just precious! I love it!
bE a sweetie,
shelia 😉
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Betty says
February 9, 2010 at 10:48 pmLove your idea. Those turned out so cute. I love your sock monkey too!
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Betty says
February 9, 2010 at 10:51 pmLeft out a letter when I typed my blog’s address. It’s correct this time…I hope.
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Kelly Brumley says
February 10, 2010 at 3:26 amOh those button hearts are so gorgeous. I might have to make some and if I do I will give a shout out back to you!
gitz says
February 10, 2010 at 8:20 pmOk, those hearts are AMAZING, but that sock monkey… he totally stole the show. So flippin’ cute!!!
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Ruthie Ingram says
February 11, 2010 at 8:50 amKayla got all the stuff for Candace to make the button heart on a paper mache box!
Cheryl says
February 11, 2010 at 1:07 pmGreat idea!
So cute!
The Gypsy Magpie says
February 12, 2010 at 6:49 amWhat a fabulous idea to paint the buttons- that never occured to me that you could do this with the ‘odd’ colors that never seem to get used.
And who wouldn’t absolutely LOVE that pink sock monkey?!!! So very cute…
[email protected] says
February 12, 2010 at 7:38 amI love buttons! I love hearts! Time that I follow your inspiration and make myself a heart button.
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Michelle says
February 12, 2010 at 9:36 amLovely! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Someday Crafts says
February 12, 2010 at 10:09 amThat Teal makes me happy! I heart button hearts!
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Andy Porter says
February 12, 2010 at 4:22 pmOh my is right! Very cute!! I love that you can have them hanging on your decor! Thanks for the link!
Andy
Poppies at Play
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Sandy says
February 12, 2010 at 5:51 pmSuch a nice way to use your bottons…
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Kelly says
February 12, 2010 at 6:27 pmHow very cute and inventive! I love the buttons! Do you this every year or do you like to change things up every year? I especially like the monkey and his buttons! Happy heart week to you too.
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prior says
February 14, 2010 at 12:18 amLOVE the button art and the sock monkey! ~ Lezlee
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February 15, 2010 at 5:06 pmThey came out great, and that sock monkey is just adorable!
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