Buttons are the CUTEST. I seriously can’t get enough. I also think they’re a ridiculously easy item to craft with, since you can basically just glue them onto something and call it a day. So when I realized that I really don’t have any Easter decorations for my home (like, at all…Halloween and Christmas wear me out, yo), I knew exactly what I would do. Make an Easter egg out of buttons. That’s exactly what I did with this cute DIY Button Easter Egg!
DIY Button Easter Egg
This craft is completely adorable, quick to make, and easy for kids.
It was also a great reason to use some of the extra-adorable polka dot buttons I’ve been hoarding.
Here’s what you need to make your own button Easter egg:
- Buttons! I have a growing button collection I could have pulled from, but I wanted pastel-y rainbow, so I ended up buying some extra at Hobby Lobby. You can find some really great deals on buttons on Amazon, though – I love the idea of using printed buttons, like these ones.
- Mod Podge – I think you could get away with any craft glue, but ModPodge is easy to apply and dries clear.
- Wooden plaque – I used this one, although I found it quite a bit cheaper at the craft store.
- Easter egg template to trace and a pencil – You can freehand it if you’ve got the skills, but if not, just download the free template I’ve included in this post and cut it out to trace.
Here’s how to make your button Easter Egg:
Cut out your Easter egg and trace, very lightly, onto the plaque.
In small sections, apply the Mod Podge within the tracing of the egg. Do a tiny bit at a time so you can move around buttons as needed.
Fill the egg with buttons and let dry. It’s really that easy!
It was so cute, I bought some little carrots and a bunny to put on display next to it. Awwww. Carrots and buttons and bunnies. The BEST.
BOOM. Operation Easter Egg Decoration is a SUCCESS.
If you’re looking for more Easter crafts, I also love this Happy Easter printable from Dukes & Duchesses.
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Could this be any CUTER?! Sharing today! Miss you!
Thank you!! <3
We just did this craft at my daughter’s 11th birthday party and it was a huge success! Thanks for sharing a great idea!
YAY! I’m so glad it was a success!
Love the colors!
The polka dot buttons are adorable – and so is the whole project. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
This is adorable! I LOVE the polka dot buttons!
Thanks Carrie!!
Cute button craft! Pinned to share. Thanks for sharing with us this week at Brag About It!
Cute and simple! I just LOVE spring colors! Thanks for sharing your crafty inspiration on this week’s Monday Funday Party!
This is so charming 🙂
Thank you Ginger!! <3
What a happy colorful Easter project. Congrats, you’re featured this week at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party.
Thank you Susan!!
I’m not really that crafty and don’t have much free time to fool around with making stuff, but this is SO cute. It’s a rarity for me to stop and just say oh my gosh, how cute it that?? But this did it. I’m a sucker for multicolored anything and these buttons are adorable. I might have to make this one!
Well I totally appreciate you taking the time to stop and tell me you like it! <3 This was actually *really* easy to make, too...it didn't take long at all!