So What Do You DO With the Oversized Paper Buttons? Let Me Show You!

[@lozbailey9322]

With my children and grandchildren, our family is large. I thought of making a button for each family member, decorating each one and writing each persons name on a button. They could be strung together, then add some tiny baubles or bells between each button and hung up across a wall, window or archway over the Christmas period. I’m so excited to do this and can’t wait to get started. I also have family and friends who’ll be getting one as a Christmas gift. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea. I just love it.

[@lchristoffer]

Very cute idea!!!

[@Gothlite-i1l]

Be sure to sign/date each button! We seem to forget that our creations will be saved and passed on to future generations.

[@jeannetimme7337]

What a great idea! You could make a garland of different sizes for your tree!

[@darlalove]

That’s a great idea !

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

Doritos box is a fun secret on the back. 🤣 TFS all these fun ideas! 💙💙💙

[@evelynloya1266]

You were the first one I watched on how to make a junk journal. I have seen several others and gotten ideas. You are by far the best one! Beautiful covers, pages, ephemera, ideas, your step by step directions and so much more. Love watching you because you are so inspiring. Excited on what I will learn next!😊

[@EarthGuardian]

Thank you so much for all the little tidbits you always throw in. You are most definitely my idol, so thank you for always being so willing to share what you do, with us. And I, like many others, LOVE when you go off on one of your tangents! I either learn something new, laugh, or become "mesmerized" 😂. Please don't ever stop being YOU! Once again, thank you so much for sharing all that you do. 🙏🏻

[@TreasureBooks]

I appreciate that! thank you :)

[@londongael414]

Live Premiere - a Treasure Books milestone? Congrats!

[@TreasureBooks]

Hehe thank you ❤️

[@karinroloff4562]

WOW!..I am just blown away, ...You are a artistic junk journal genius...The things you come up with out of ordinary stuff is incredible...I am so glad I found your channel...I, so do, enjoy listening to your voice, pleasant and clear, when explaining instruction or just giving options...............

[@kathyduer7108]

You are a true artist !!!! ❤ do you ever sleep ? Your head is over flowing with amazing ideas. You are so gifted. Thank you for sharing .😊

[@kimberlynettles4792]

Just pre ordered my Treasure Bookmaking!!! So excited! Congratulations Natasha!!!

[@londongael414]

OK, it's me again. I just thought I'd collect some of the great ideas from the livechat. Catherine: a buttons only journal - LOVE this! Thrifty Apprentice: embellish real purse or handbag - super idea! might need varnish for weatherproofing. Or would work on spectacle case or similar. Daydreamer Designs/Kelly Lea/Planning with Donna (and maybe others): Car dangle - cool! Finally Crafting: put on ribbon or elastic round plain vase; party name tags - love both of these! Sorry if I missed anyone!

[@TreasureBooks]

Awesome, thank you for putting all these great ideas together!

[@Gothlite-i1l]

I love how you always show us how to use the creations rather than just leave us turning in the wind as so many others do. The myriad ways you use embellishments are always delightful and inventive. I'll bet you can get even more ideas going back to your circles video - one of my faves and I go back to it all the time. TFS! (BTW, I call my craft room The Laboratory, said in my best Boris Karloff impression.)

[@lchristoffer]

Very cute idea

[@pegasus201045]

My granddaughter has named my Journaling room The Art Studio. She has her own table and has made her own junk journals. Passing on to keep our hobby alive!!

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

@@pegasus201045 Need a more creative junk journal room name lol

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

Circles video?

[@Gothlite-i1l]

@@CharleysAquaticNook Yup, three months ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWaleol-nM2dbqs&ab_channel=TreasureBooks

[@DeborahHammond-k6k]

Absolutely beautiful as all your work! So inspiring too. I have learned so much from watching your videos and have saved them all for reference. Natasha, you are my favorite artist and I thank you for being a wonderful teacher as well!! ❤❤❤

[@alessandrapenitenti1259]

Thank you Natasa, you are so creative, so talented and a great teacher, always so clear in the explanations and generous in suggesting the various uses of your wonderful works. I can't wait to get to work, I think they could be used to make some napkin rings or curtain holders, to decorate a summer straw hat, I love boxes and I have several round ones that I keep various objects in, I think it would be nice to decorate some only one with buttons of each size. You can use two very very large buttons as a front and back cover and create a round notebook with round sheets hand-sewn on the side. In short, as always you are a great inspiration, I'm glad you are better, send you love 🌷

[@OneHope4Heaven]

Absolutely love the idea for napkin rings!

[@hadiel6894]

Sempre idee stupende le tue❤ grazie mille

[@iamjoannhoward]

You are very, very creative, and a very good teacher!❤ I love your voice, your presentations, and your videos!🤗 I subscribed like 1 month ago.😊

[@junkjournalgirl]

WOW! Natasa you come up with the most amazing, creative ideas..... Never stop creating xx

[@barbaragrace1992]

Oh my gooooodness. I went straight into my craft room. (Conservatory) lol. And started cutting. I just love these. I will make a jacket and just fill it with buttons. When I'm done I will show you.

[@gaiagreen2690]

I don't remember waiting for any video as eagerly as I waited for this one for a long, long time. I seem to be obssessed with these buttons, and I've been walking around the house and collecting bits and bobs of fabric, cardboard, magazine pictures, music sheets and whatnot that I could use for my buttons. I pre-cut around fifty buttons out of two sturdy paper shopping bags while watching a movie last night and now I am deliciously fretting over a big question: should I collage over them and make them into outer pieces or should I stack and glue a few of them and use them as a filler to fortify my buttons... 🤔💖 What a sweet dilemma! I absolutely love your ideas and these button videos have really struck a creative cord! 🤷‍♀️ Love from Switzerland 🤗💚 P.S. That must've been the thickest cookbook I have ever seen! Hopefully it is not only used for crafting... 😊

[@heyjude85]

You are one of rhe most creative and prolific artists out there! Working furiously to give us so many great ideas! Thanx for sharing!

[@cindyreseck4429]

Every idea is great!! Fun to make a Christmas ornament!! My fav is the elastic closures with large button!! Worth the wait...thanks thanks to the button queen

[@sueskaggs4274]

They look like wind chimes. So beautiful

[@thethriftyapprentice]

Great ideas all of them. The ones made of fabric would look great on purses, handbags, and backpacks. You are always so inspiring.

[@TreasureBooks]

So true! Love that idea!

[@rebeccabodine413]

I absolutely love the saying that you made up. You can't buy happiness but you can make I'm going to adopt that. And of course I'm going to make buttons

[@beckybanta126]

Your wonderful creations just keep coming. Thank you for teaching, not only how to make, but all the possibilities to do! Some are so simple once you do, but I know I would never have thought of them. My head is full of ideas thanks to you! 😊💗🥰

[@laurieboyle8097]

W-O-W!! THANK YOU for sharing your beautiful and creative ways to use these adorable buttons! I'm sure making these buttons will be another "addiction" to my list of craft- mania-.collections...and I'm SO excited to go on a binge! Thx for your inspiration!

[@jeannetimme7337]

WOW!!! Fabulous ideas! TFS.

[@tootsfour956]

You have ideas i would never think of! So fun to watch! Thank you! Blessings

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@I.M.creations]

😍😍😍wow....love it! So many ideas ( using fishing swivels is just 💡) and thank you so much for showing all the examples. You are such an inspiration 🙂 with all your ideas that you so freely share with us here. Big thank you 🙏 and a big hug too!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much, and big hugs to you too!

[@I.M.creations]

@@TreasureBooks 🙂

[@mingold1974]

Awesome 👌🏻 👏🏻 ❤you always create magic🥰

[@robindonnelly]

I have a vintage button ring I bought off Etsy and get compliments on it whenever I wear it. You could make rings too with some smaller buttons. Thanks for sharing!

[@gigihomestead2927]

That is awesome idea

[@lori88ish]

I love your videos they are always so inspiring; you are a treasure trove of ideas. I also so appreciate all your thrifty ideas as well. Never would have thought of looking in a fishing store for supplies although when I am in a hardware store I do. And another fabulous idea for ribbon crimps. Another idea would be to write family and friends names and Birthdates on each button and hang as a dangle or make some kind of decor item. I had to read through the replies to see what other ideas had come up. Who would have thought you could do so much with buttons. They would look great as decoration on hats or as scarf ties, see now you have my brain swirling with ideas. You're the best Natasa Take Care Hugs and Smiles

[@philippians4890]

These items are just charming, so many colors and textures to feast the eye upon…endless talent, you never run out of ideas. Superior work!! 🦋🧡🧵🧡🪡🧡🦋

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@danaboswell216]

What brilliant ideas these are. I love and sort of envy that everything you do is always elegant. Thanks for teaching us.

[@annfletcher4853]

I love the ideas for using the buttons. I love the wall art. I think it is perfect. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Louisavanderwalt123]

This BUTTONS is simply the best better than the best. Love Love it. Thank you so much. 💕💕💕

[@debbeneman9792]

You are so creative, Ilove your ideas & how beautiful they all are. Thank you for sharing. You truly inspire me to get busy & create. And you are awesome the way you show how to make it then how to use it. I so appreciate everything on your channel.😊❤

[@melindamitchell6584]

I like the idea of using 2 buttons as the actual covers of a journal. You could also put several holes along one edge of a big button and loop ribbon through them. So much fun. Thanks Natasha.

[@bbsclosetcreations]

Soooo beautiful Natasa !!! I'm loving your handmade buttons soooo much ☺️🤗 soo much fun to be had with these cuties and soo beautifully packaged . Hugs and blessings !!!

[@kerryduff2269]

I’m making these while sitting here watching you ❤.

[@beckyb4074]

Hello again Natasha, WOW what a beautiful list of ideas. Yes, that's our creative Natasha at work. Thanks so very much for taking the time to give us such beautiful inspirations. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@PurplePassionPaper]

Your mind is filled with so many wonderful ideas!! I just love watching and listening to you!! ❤

[@terichiarelli6210]

All of these are so beautiful! I especially love number 11 and will make a chime for the window in my craft room! I took something away from each idea! Thank you so much!

[@kittiesavage2366]

The Christmas ornaments made me think 'button garland'. You could use it to decorate year round. Also, if you have the room, an entire button Christmas tree. With a giant button at the top instead of a star or angel.

[@CuriousMoonDesign]

I love this idea. I did make a little christmas tree ornament with real buttons once,

[@anncroan8240]

Thank you for the advice on selling and presenting the buttons! Would love to see a video completely devoted to how to present and sell our journals. I love your style and your outlook on “using what you have”. It’s very unique and refreshing!

[@b.russell_art91]

Wow Natasa this video was absolutely, positively inspiring. You really are amazing and your ideas are mind blowing! I love them all.❤❤❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@BarbaraEMarshallCampbell]

Your dangle on the spine reminds me of a hanging cluster of grapes. Love the idea of sewing the button onto the spine and adding the dangles above it.

[@JillyBean70]

My mind boggles at the way your mind boggles......you have a very creative mind ♥♥......much love from Western Australia ♥♥

[@juliewright8426]

Oh Natasha you did make me laugh when you said that the heart poking out looked like a bum 😂😂😂so many creative ideas. Thankyou so much for your channel.. 🎉

[@darkallegiance666]

That made me laugh too - it was so Aussie! Great video!

[@retadaoud1675]

Love it love it love it ! thank you very much for all your inspiration ideas

[@moondoveblueskys8560]

I absolutely love love love your beautiful designs. Thank you for sharing your talent. Love and peace from the UK. ❤🇬🇧🙏🕊️🕊️

[@leisacarnahan7647]

Those are amazing ideas for using the buttons. Thanks for sharing.

[@noellepraud1356]

Ohh j adore toutes ses belles idées...j aime les gros boutons..je m'en suis fait..et mis sur mon frigo....merci beaucoup ....❤❤❤❤

[@colleenc_2serendipity123]

Great project! I just love all of your ideas! You are such a inspiration to me and I am sure to many others! May God continue to bless you and your family always!

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Natasa, how fabulous these are, so many possibilities. TFS💙

[@tenshizara5557]

Great ideas love them all thanks for sharing Natasha lots of inspiration in this video 💕

[@patriciaheinzer9884]

As soon as you put the number 2 on the canvas I though of your whimsical houses . The buttons could just be 1 sun in the sky, or it can be a window or a door. They can be the head and body of a bird. It can be a field of whimsical flowers.It's driving me crazy because we are moving very soon and all my stuff is packed. I thought of leaving them out to until last but then I would have more things to pack. As soon as I am settled I am going to have a button pallooza. Thank you so much. every time you post a video you are so inspiring my mind takes off running. Thank you again.

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

❤ Great ideas!!

[@Gretchen_T.]

You are brilliant!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing this video!!!!

[@wynomaburkholder3684]

Awesome make!!!❤ You are incredibly talented my dear Natasha and I want you to know that I appreciate all your work!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@barbaralong2965]

So cute! Thank you for sharing how to use these sweet buttons.

[@Winter_Boomershine]

So glad you’re feeling well enough to be here! I made some: I’m using a few for planner/folder closures instead of brads.

[@TreasureBooks]

Excellent idea!

[@jeanbeck3962]

I absolutely love this. Im going to make them do my grandchildren.🎨

[@EverydaySpacer]

I thought of a garland when you shared #11 Window Decoration. Easy to keep adding the oversized buttons until they work for the space you'd like to decorate.

[@sherrydennis2419]

Great ideas! Thank you.

[@katherineott7105]

What a marvelous way to use these big beautiful homemade buttons!

[@floskywalker6220]

Silent member of the premiere. It was fun to watch! The buttons are amazing and I love all the different ideas! ... I just didn't want to overshadow what anyone else was talking about lol

[@TreasureBooks]

Hi Flo, thank you so much for being there !

[@lucyfanning7496]

I love how you show multiple ways to use your amazing creations.

[@djcampbell0604]

I love all the uses you have shown in this tutorial. I’m looking forward to using some of them. I have made a few of the smaller sized buttons just to get the feel of it. I love making them! I did have to giggle at the “some sort of fishing thing” lol. The country girl came out in me when you said I don’t know what they’re used for. You tie your fishing line on one end & attach your fishing lure to the other. Your line won’t tangle as you reel your lure through the water. And I’ve used them 50 plus years fishing but never thought to used them in my crafting! Going to get me some more! 🤣

[@TreasureBooks]

Hehe I love it! Now I know what their actual purpose is!

[@AynurBobaroglu]

You always manage to surprise me. You're incredible. 🥰😇🙏

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😀I'm so glad you liked the ideas :)

[@AynurBobaroglu]

@@TreasureBooks 🥰🥰🥰

[@sandofthesun]

Can’t wait. I’m obsessed with these buttons 💕

[@TreasureBooks]

Hehe same here clearly :)

[@stacylinn3102]

These are all such amazing ideas! I immediately thought of earrings when I seen the book charm 🥰thanks for sharing your ideas!!

[@annettelange4649]

I like the Idea to use the buttons on postcards😊

[@gailclarkson6428]

Love the buttons - will definitely be making some of these. Will watch the next video for applications. Thanks

[@gracemaxwell6157]

Natasha! Very creative and beautiful! I love these ideas!❤🎉

[@ulrikejackson_kreativ]

Thank you so much, Natasa, for your wonderful videos and tutorials. Oh my, button mania might be around the next corner. Sounds very exciting!❤

[@pegasus201045]

I get a kick out of your side comments 😅 I enjoy your videos also and have gotten so much inspiration from them! Thank you!!

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad! Thank you

[@tcoleman2162]

You have done it again ❤❤❤ INSPIRE!!!

[@thecraftingpinay]

I am here from the tutorial and I am amazed how there are so many way to use them, I love the altered paper clips version - cannot wait to get into my studio now :) Thank you so much!

[@richaelastaley8131]

My first thought when I saw your window decoration was these buttons would be fun to add to a beaded curtain 😊 I haven't started down the button making rabbit hole, but it is definitely filed in my future project box! TFS Natasha ❤

[@maryjenkins9567]

Richaela, I thought the same thing! I have a closet in my craft room with a folding door and been thinking for months about stringing beads there. Now I want to add buttons!

[@kimtreneman-pape6107]

You make the whole curtain out of the paper buttons! I had the same idea Richaela and Mary!

[@conishkee]

1/12/24: OMG, this is by far one of the most innovative and creative things to make and I am SO looking forward to making a few of my own. You've given me so many ideas to put together some incredible buttons for various projects. I especially like the junk journal as well as earrings best, not to mention the various textures and fabrics that can be utilized. I'm feeling like, who knew that one could go crazy in making...buttons? 🤔 Nevertheless, thank you so much for the inspiration and for the time you took in sharing this wonderful idea with everyone. I'm loving it! 😊

[@Truthfully7]

YOUR SITE IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, THANK YOU KIND LADY 🥰🥰🥰

[@flannelwhiskers]

These are seriously amazing! And of course I loved the relaxing sounds throughout. Well done!

[@darikasue]

After watching the video on how to make the buttons, I could hardly wait for this video! Thank you for all the ideas. Your channel is fantastic. Someone said it already, but I also thought of garland from the buttons - not just for a Christmas tree, but for any occasion or as a lovely, year-round decoration.

[@Lunareon]

So many ideas! I especially love the elastic closures and the jewelry. The buttons could also be used in macrame projects. As always, thank you for the inspiration.

[@Danadane314]

Love this video! Actually, I love your channel! How about shoe ornaments using shoe clips? 😊

[@wandasinclair3748]

Your buttons are beautiful. Believe me I’ll try tomorrow.

[@theresaamato5776]

Beautiful journal, and I love your button ideas!! 💕😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@nicoledemana]

loved this idea my head is buzzing with ideas you are amazing love the journal and button with ribbon closure tfs angel of crafting

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 😊 I’m so glad!

[@CrystalParrotStudio]

Love everything about this... actually EVERYTHING you show us!! My mind is in complete overload!! But then it's in complete overload with every one of your videos. You are my inspiration when it comes to journal making, Natasha!! Thank you❤

[@brendakirby2186]

Absolutely beautiful craft. Sooooo inventive and creative. Amazing way to use.up scraps. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@jacquicherry1721]

Good morning, Natasha! This is a remarkable video! How creative can one person be? You’re amazing! As someone else mentioned, your voice is so pleasant. I often keep KZbin running on our TV while I’m doing chores. I’m in and out, but I get to see a lot of you! Confession: I get less housework done, because I just have to stop and watch so often! Ha! You have a great sense of style, and coordinate colors beautifully. I don’t know if you’ve had any training in this area. If not, you didn’t even need it!😉 I think your packaging method could make anything look beautiful! I have to tell you that I was touched by the things you shared about your journey as your family migrated to Australia. I can’t help but believe that the years you, and I, lived with little money taught us to be more creative. My mother taught me how to squeeze a dime into a dollar! She’s much the reason that she and daddy were able to rear four girls with such small salaries. We were what today I would most likely consider “poor”, but we didn’t know it. We didn’t need a lot of money, we had lots of love! My mother sewed beautifully. She made almost everything we wore. I consider myself blessed by my childhood. The swivels. I was daddy’s third daughter. He wasn’t getting a boy, so I became his fishing buddy. (I also have the privilege of being named after him, and I look like his mother! 😍) I spent many an afternoon fishing from the shore at a local lake with him. And on the way home, we always had the special treat of stopping at the little store near the lake, and getting an ice cold coke! Sometimes, we’d pour a bag of salted & roasted peanuts in. The mixture of sweet & salty was so yummy! It’s a southern treat. I’m from Mississippi, in the Deep South of the United States. 😃 The swivel was part of the setup connecting the line with, eventually, the lure or live bait. You had to tie it on just right, or off your lure or live bait would fly! Oops! The most special purpose it served was to “swivel”, to spin and turn, preventing the line from getting twisted and tangled as you cast it, and reeled it in. Thank you so much for sharing yourself, and your creative talents with us.❤ It’s not taken lightly, at all. I know it’s a lot of work. When I first found you, I believe you must have recently begun making your videos. You seemed a bit nervous. But now, you’re owning it! You look like you’re enjoying it as much as we are! ❤️ God bless you and your family! Jacqui ❤

[@iamjoannhoward]

😮...All of your journals are beautiful!

[@colleenbuiles9171]

Absolutely amazing! Love all of your beautiful creative ideas! You are "as bright as a button"! Tfs ❤hugs

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@christylivingston421]

Hey Natasha, Thanks for doing this video. Great ideas. I have 2 questions for you, please ma’am. 1. If you are going to sell your buttons in your shop/flea market, approximately how much would you sell them for? 2. Where did you get those cute pink beads that are on the side dangle of your journal? Thanks for taking the time to read our comments. I look forward to watching your next video.

[@mariejoiner6495]

Thank you so much for sharing such cute ideas. I will be doing some of this in my journals and other uses. The fishing swivels are for tying your line on one end and your hook the other.

[@wandabaldwin2479]

made some big buttons so fun . love all your Ideas thank you so much.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Wanda!

[@racheljolley26352]

Wow, I’ve always loved buttons and yours are just phenomenal, love them! You never cease to amaze me with such epic creative ideas…do you ever sleep?! Your packaging ideas are so beautiful, sincere thanks for all the wonderful videos you put out, I most certainly appreciate them 🥰🏆⭐️🥇💐

[@linette146]

Oh my goodness! Beautiful buttons and awesome ideas!

[@myauntchrissi]

So creative, you inspire me! you look at things in a totally different way and the results are beautiful. Thank you!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@belyndarecycleart9751]

Bonjour Natacha 😁🇨🇦 OMG yes yes yes only 15 minutes left , this is very exciting 😍

[@margarettallett762]

What cool ideas! I bought a small round punch to start!!!

[@sweetbaylaurelemporium4698]

maybe a video on making the packaging would be an idea. Your packaging is gorgeous and I know I need help packaging . thank you. As always your videos are perfect.