Materials
- Buttons
- Thread
- Hot Glue
- Heavy Paper
- Pencil
- Frame or Mount
Steps
• Lightly sketch the shape of your heart on the paper
• Run paper through sewing machine randomly to get stitch marks around the heart
• Glue buttons around edge of heart and then fill in the center
• Create button heart well inside stiches so thread shows
• If desired, add letters to create a phrase (i heart u)
• Place in frame
• Hang
TIP: Use heavy watercolor or art paper; textures give an added dimension
TIP: Choose contrasting thread or for an elegant result try monochromatic colors
TIP: Sew the heart roughly around your sketch; a random pattern adds character
TIP: Experiment with sizes, shapes & colors of buttons, paper and thread
TIP: This technique is great for creating personalized greeting cards
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