Home DIY: How To Make A Button Bowl

I’ll admit it. This DIY was not as easy as I thought it would be and I definitely made a tactical error by using small buttons! Having said that, I still think the bowl looks pretty cute filled up with jewellery or whatever else you fancy popping in your bowl of buttons! Right, let’s get to it shall we?

♥ A single balloon

♥ Glue

♥ Sellotape

♥ A mug (or something to be able to secure the balloon to)

♥ Lots and lots of beautiful buttons! (the bigger the better!)

Step 1: Blow up your balloon to a suitable size

Step 2: Tape your balloon securely to the mug

Step 3: Pour a large amount of glue on to your balloon

Step 4: Quickly smother the glue over about half of the balloon and leave to dry. The idea is that this forms a layer between the balloon and your buttons.

Step 5: Start to glue your buttons onto the balloon once the original layer of glue has dried. I used a large and heavy button in the center of the balloon to weigh the bowl down.

Step 6: Continue to place the buttons all over the balloon until you are happy with the shape and size of the soon to be bowl then leave to dry.

Step 7: Remove the tape from the cup and balloon and place upside down so the bowl looks ready.

Step 8: Take a pin and pop the balloon. This is where it went completely wrong for me! First of all, I hadn’t left the glue long enough to dry and secondly, I used buttons that were way too small to be able to support a shape of the bowl, so unfortunately the whole bowl kind of folded in on itself!

Step 9: SO, I quickly placed it over a large glass to stretch out the shape again and left it to dry for a further 2 hours.

Step 10: Remove from the glass and pop on display with whatever you want to fill it with!

I would really love to know if you created a button bowl and did it successfully? I’m gonna have to try this again with larger buttons to see if the bowl holds it shape better!

Much Bespoke Love

Why A Button Bowl is a Great Idea for Your Party

Forget the mundane; we’re about to turn those humble buttons into stars of the show. Cue the confetti (or, you know, tiny button-shaped confetti)!

1. “Button Chic: Because Buttons Are the New Black”

Picture this: You’re at a swanky wedding reception, sipping champagne, and there it is—the Button Bowl. It’s like Cinderella’s glass slipper, but for buttons. Each one has a backstory: “I was once part of a snazzy blazer,” says the gold button. “I survived three cycles in the washing machine,” boasts the blue one. And the rhinestone button? Well, it’s basically saying, “I’m here to sparkle and steal the show.”

2. “Buttonology 101: The Science of Arranging Circles”

Buttons are like mini planets—round, mysterious, and occasionally covered in lint. But arranging them? That’s an art form. You’ve got your classic monochromatic Button Bowl (think grayscale elegance), your rainbow Button Bowl (because life needs more colors), and your mismatched-but-cohesive Button Bowl (like a quirky family reunion). The key? Balance. Too many buttons, and it’s chaos. Too few, and it’s a lonely button party.

3. “Button Bonding: A DIY Adventure”

Assemble your bridal party, armed with buttons and glue guns. It’s like a covert mission: “Operation Button Bliss.” Aunt Mildred’s vintage buttons? Check. Cousin Eddie’s spare shirt buttons? Check. That mysterious button you found in the couch cushions? Definitely check. As you glue them together, you’ll bond over shared memories and questionable fashion choices. It’s like therapy, but with more sequins.

4. “Button Etiquette: How to Behave at a Button Bowl”

Guests approach the Button Bowl with reverence. They circle it, whispering, “Is that a mother-of-pearl button?” (Spoiler: It’s just a shell-shaped pasta.) Some even stroke the buttons gently, as if they hold the secrets of the universe. And when someone accidentally knocks a button off? Panic ensues. It’s like watching a Fabergé egg tumble. But fear not—there’s a backup button stash hidden under the tablecloth. Crisis averted.

5. “Button Conversations: Breaking the Ice, One Button at a Time”

Buttons are excellent conversation starters. “Oh, this button? It survived a salsa mishap at my cousin’s wedding.” Suddenly, strangers become friends, and the Button Bowl becomes a matchmaking service. “You like vintage buttons? I like vintage buttons! Let’s be best friends.” And that’s how lifelong friendships (and questionable dance moves) are born.

6. “Button Legacy: From Wedding Decor to Family Heirloom”

After the wedding, what happens to the Button Bowl? Some say it ascends to button heaven, where it joins other legendary buttons—like the one that held Teddy Roosevelt’s suspenders or the button that inspired Shakespeare’s sonnets. But most likely, it becomes a cherished keepsake. Maybe it holds spare change, paperclips, or secret love notes. Generations later, your great-grandchildren will marvel at its buttony glory and say, “Grandma knew how to throw a button party!”

Conclusion

So there you have it, dear button enthusiasts. The Button Bowl: where elegance meets nostalgia, and where buttons get their 15 minutes of fame. Whether you’re team pearl, team novelty, or team “I found this in the parking lot,” embrace the button magic. And remember, life is like a Button Bowl—sometimes a little mismatched, always full of surprises.

Author: Jessica

https://www.bespoke-bride.com/

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