paper-rimmed buttons

Hi all!

Teri here today, and I'm excited to share a new and fun way to alter buttons.

I am going to show you how to make paper-rimmed buttons with patterned paper from the Melody Ross' Homespun Chic collection for GCD Studios.

Paper-rimmed buttons? You are thinking, "What?" Yeah. I know. ;)

So here is a peek of what I am talking about.



Cute, huh?

Paper-rimmed buttons are so easy to make. Let me show you how.

You are going to need: buttons; patterned paper; a bottle of glue; scissors; nail file or sand paper; and a paper trimmer.

And here's how to make a paper-rimmed button.

1. Use your trimmer to cut a strip of patterned paper. The paper should be wide enough to fit on the edge of your button.



2. Squirt a dab of glue on a piece of scratch paper. Roll the button through it. Don't worry if excess glue gets on your button. Just clean wipe it off with a rag or paper towel before it dries.



3. Roll the paper strip around the button. Trim away the excess paper.



4. Use a nail file or sanding blog to sand the edges of the paper.



5. The end result? A really cute button (or two or three).



And here's a card I made with my buttons.



I think the paper gives the buttons a little extra personality.



And here's another card I made with my buttons.



Stinkin' cute!

Thanks for stopping by!

I'll be back again soon!

Teri Anderson
for GCD Studios