Fabric Covered Button Earrings

Now, I know this is not an original tutorial. I've seen it on a bunch of blogs before, so I wouldn't even know who to link credit to. There is a good reason it is so popular, these earrings are so easy to make, are super cute, only take a few supplies, and there are endless possibilities to different kinds to make.

Here are my two favorite versions I made:


Here's how to make a pair for yourself!

Supplies
-Button kit
-Scissors
-Scrap Fabric
-Needle Nose Pliers 
-Earring backs & hot glue (not pictured)

Step 1: Cut your fabric into circle shapes using the template provided on the button kit. (Like the hounds tooth? Me too! Best thing about it- it came from a scarf I got a flea market for only 25 cents!)

Step 2: Remove the button part from the back of the button kit using pliers. Get a good grip! This can be a little bit difficult.

Step 3: Create the fabric button using the button mold kit. Put the fabric into the mold, then the front button form. Use the pusher provided to push the back of the button onto the front, squishing all the fabric in with it. It should pop letting you know you did it right! 




Already so cute!

Step 4: Hot glue earring backs onto the back of the buttons.


Step 5:  Attempt to take non-lame pictures of your cute new earrings in the bathroom mirror.
Easier said than done. 
Alas.


You only need a tiny bit of fabric for each set of earrings, so you can make a ton!! Here's where mine is from: Polka dot fabric was a remnant from Walmart, Hounds tooth was a scarf, geometric blue was from a fat quarter at Joanns, and the last set was from leftovers of my failed quilting project.

I'll be sharing this with all the link parties in my header including Today's Creative Blog and Christina's Adventures

29 comments

  1. You could make so many stylish earrings this way.

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  2. Becca, I recently starting cross stitching. It would be so cute to make something tiny on the cloth and then make earrings.

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  3. Thanks for the tutorial!~ So cute and fun!

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  4. Looooove it. I'm always in search of earrings the "match exactly".

    foundintheali.blogspot.com
    Ali

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  5. Cute! I had no idea that's how you did it! Thanks for teaching me!

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  6. I haven't seen this...I love it! I would love to make some with vintage fabric!

    Carol

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  7. Hello,

    I enjoy you tutorial very much.
    I´m try to buy a kit to make covered buttons for so long. Can you help me on that??
    Is it on e-bay, for sail?

    Big kiss from Portugal,
    www.agulhasebotoes.blogspot.com

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  8. Oh I LOVE these!! Ive actually never seen them done before. Super cute :) Hmmmm......maybe I can squeeze a bit of me time into this weekend a whip up a few

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  9. These are just adorable! I want a pair. Stop by sometime www.throughtheeyesofthemrs.com

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  10. Love these earrings. Thanks so much for showing us how to make them:)

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  11. Now this is just too cute! I LOVE this tutorial & am going to make this.

    By the way, I am hosting my very FIRST link party and I would love to have you link this to it--
    http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-share-1.html

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  12. Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday - you were featured today!!
    --Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

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  13. Cute! I love covering buttons with fabric but I've only ever made thumb tacks out of them. Earrings are definitely an adorable new way to do them!

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  14. So, I've seen these around, but never made them...I think you've convinced me!! I love them so much!

    Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)

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  15. Hi,

    these earrings are very pretty! Thanks for the tutorial. I saw you on A Creative Princess blog party.

    I made some earrings too today! Come check out my blog: http://knutselen-met-sofieke.blogspot.com/2011/08/oorbellen-druppel-earrings-teardrop.html

    Greetings Sofieke

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  16. Fun and easy - that's great!

    BTW - I'm hosting a fabric giveaway this week over at my blog - stop by when you get a chance: http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2011/08/fabric-love-21-fabric-giveaway-end-of.html

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  17. wow the possibilites are endless with these, really cute!

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  18. These are super cute, you did a beautiful job :) I have a giveaway going on at my blog that could help you promote your Etsy shop, I hope you'll stop by and participate :)

    http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/2011/08/giveaway-uprintingcom-50-pcs-brochure.html

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  19. Wow! This is a great idea for embellishing SO MANY THINGS! Now I am thinking earrings, buttons, furniture accents. Thank you so much for sharing. I just found your site through a blog party and am happy to be a new follower. I would love for you to link your post up at my Savvy HomeMade blog party at

    http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/blog-party-4

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  20. Hey Rebecca... I just started a link party over at my blog! I would love it if you came and linked up any of your cute projects!!! http://mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com/2011/08/ta-da-tuesday-link-party-1.html

    xoxo, Ashley J @ mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com

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  21. That is the cutest idea! I love those earrings. Anything black and white is so cute! I am totally following your blog now, I would love for you to come check mine out! rolleduppretty.com. Keep makin cute stuff :)
    Savannah

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  22. What size buttons did you use??

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  23. I don't have the packaging anymore so I don't remember the size...but if you go to walmart they normally have two different sizes in stock and I used the smaller one!

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  24. These are awesome! Love this idea! I am a new follower, and joined in on your party! Thanks!

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