5-Layer Buttons plus Crackle Glaze

The very first time I learned how to make my own buttons from Lynn's Technique Challenge over at Splitcoast, I've been hooked ever since!!! As long as you have punches or dies, craft glue, and a hole punch...you can make your own buttons!! My first try at this technique, I used stamped images for my button to match my card.....see my earlier 5-layer button HERE.

Here are some easy instructions to make your own 5-layer buttons. Each button will be 5 layers of paper....four layers of any paper you choose, plus your top layer. I chose to use Spellbinders Nested Butterflies and SEI designer paper for my top layers.

After punching out or cutting out your layers, glue each layer together.

On the back of each button, I marked where I wanted to holes to be, then punched them with a Cropodile. If you do not have a heavy punch, you need to punch holes in each single layer before you glue them together. Though I did not take a photo of this step, I used a sanding block to smooth the sides of each button so that the layers are more invisible. I also sponged some color on the sides and top edges.

The next step is to add a clear coat to the top so that your buttons look real! I chose Ranger Crackle Glaze, but Crystal Effects or Ranger Glossy Glaze will work just as well. Now the hard part: waiting for them to dry!!! Helpful Hint: If you know ahead of time that you will be making matching buttons for your project, make the buttons first, then the project after. This will give time for the glaze to dry so that you don't have to pace the floor waiting or try to cheat and apply the buttons before they are dry....it's tempting....I know!!!! Been there, done that!!

Once your buttons are dry, you can add ribbon, thread, hemp, or nothing at all! Here is a close up view of one of my buttons.

And the finished project, featuring more of the SEI paper, "Jolie Chocolat", May Arts satin ribbon, Martha Stuart Doily Lace border punch, Spellbinders Labels Four, and "Thinking of You" stamp set. This was such a blast to make!!



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