Today on Moral Fibres I’m featuring one of my very very favourite internet ladies, Mel Wiggins. Mel is going to show you one of her fantastic recycled craft ideas – a DIY statement necklace made out of spare buttons and felt scraps.
Done in just fifteen minutes, it’s the perfect craft for anyone lacking in patience for long-winded crafty projects. And the very best thing is that it’s so easy that even a crafting novice like me can easily complete it!
If you’re looking for some craft ideas for kids then this would also be the perfect project. Now that summer holidays are in full swing then if you’ve got bored kids on your hand just hand them some buttons, felt, scissors and glue (with supervision of course!).
For the DIY Statement Necklace You Will Need:
Various buttons
Scrap of felt
Length of ribbon
Glue Gun
Scissors
Directions:
Now admire the finished product!
Leave the glue to dry, then ta da! A boutique looking piece made for just pennies from recycled materials!
If you enjoyed Mel’s tutorial then you can follow her fantastic blog here, and also find her on Twitter and Instagram.
I don’t know about you but I’m off to give this a go! And if you’ve got any favourite craft ideas then do share in the comments below!
ps: some other craft ideas for kids – craft ideas from junk; craft ideas from cork, and my craft ideas Pinterest board, full of crafty ideas and projects that I’ve found!
Main photo by Patrizia Ferri
I love the necklace- it is just gorgeous. You can even find eco-felt (made from recycled plastic bottles) make it more eco friendly.
Here is a tutorial for sewing a skirt out of second hand saris (or you could even use a curtain if you have a pretty one) and no sewing machine required http://www.tortoiseandladygrey.com/2014/01/20/diy-tutorial-repurposed-sari-silk-skirt/
And some suggestions for repurposing old jeans
http://www.tortoiseandladygrey.com/2013/11/25/repurpose-round-up-prolonging-the-life-of-your-jeans/
I just love the potential of craft for making your wardrobe more sustainable!
That is a really clever idea. I often use buttons to make bracelets and earrings but this tops all that with coolness!x
I really love this necklace! I am pinning it!
What about the beads can you do it too? love he necklace.. Cheers
You can do, yes :)