Recently, my mother showed me a carefully saved coupon book I had made for her for Mother’s Day in 1988. The book still had a few coupons (luckily she never redeemed the “take out the trash” one!) left from this school-made gift. If your crafters are asking for Mother’s Day ideas for last-minute inspiration, have them make a batch of these washi tape button brooches. A vintage button adds a lot of fun to this accessory, but any ol’ button will do. The completed disk can be added to a pendant, a magnet – or even a bookmark.
Materials
- Wooden disc (2-inch)
- Washi tape
- Mod Podge Satin
- Foam brush
- X-ACTO knife or small scissors
- Pinback
- Hot glue
- Button
Instructions
| 1. Start out by placing your first strip of washi tape onto the disk. Make sure it overlaps all the way around; that way, you’ll know you’ll get a clean cut when you go to trim. |
| 2. Cover the entire disk. |
| 3. Turn the disk over to trim the excess tape away. For older crafters, use an X-ACTO knife on a safe cutting service. For younger crafters, assist them with a small pair of scissors, like embroidery or cuticle scissors. |
| 4. After the tape has been trimmed, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the top and sides of the disk. Let dry. |
| 5. Once the Mod Podge is dry, add your pinback to the back of the disk. Again, let dry. |
| 6. For the finishing touch, add a new or vintage button to the front of washi tape disk. |
