Wondering what to do with Grandmother's old button stash? Here are some fun things you can do with a bunch of buttons. From rainy-day games, to Christmas ornaments you'll pass down to the next generation.
1. Play Checkers
No checkers set? No problem! You can be playing a good old fashioned game of checkers in no time, if you've got buttons and a piece of paper. Just use 12 buttons from two different color families (like yellows vs. blues), and you've got all you need for the
Print the checkerboard here. Or, simply draw your own, with a pencil and a piece of paper.
You can find the official, printer-friendly rules of checkers here.
2. Make These Cute Button Flowers
How sweet and cheerful are these adorable little button flowers. You can do almost anything with them once they're made, and the directions will show you how to turn them into a door handle decoration.
Get the tutorial here.
3. Decorate a Hand Towel
This quick and easy craft will gussy up any old hand towel. What a fun way to add a bit of sentiment or whimsy to any bathroom!
Get the tutorial here.
4. Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?
This is another classic button game, that's worth bringing back to popularity. It's sure to get kids laughing!
Get the directions for playing this game here.
5. Make This Sweet Button Snail.
This playful snail is such a fun craft for little hands. Made with easy-to-grab materials, it's a great activity for a rainy day!
Get the directions here.
6. Whip Up Some No-Sew Lavender Sachets.
Don't bother getting out the sewing machine for these sweet little sachets. You won't need it! They come together easily, no sewing required!
Find the tutorial here.
7. Make Button Cars
This little cars craft is so fun to wheel across the floor or roll down a homemade ramp. Perfect for a rainy afternoon!
Learn how to make them here.
8. Make Adorable Christmas Ornaments
These simple little ornaments are just the sweetest thing. How adorable are those precious little reindeer?
Get the tutorial here.
9. Create an Ice Cream Themed-Sensory Bin
If your children enjoy sensory activities, this is a really fun one! Make "delicious" ice cream sundaes and use different colored buttons for the toppings.
Learn how to make it here.
10. Play Button Tiddlywinks
Tiddlywinks is such a classic old game, and you don't need an official set to play. Here's a great little how-to on playing the game with buttons. If you're looking for the official rules of tiddlywinks, you can find them here.
There are so many ways to have fun with buttons! Share your ideas in the comments!
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Anna Chesley
Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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