I keep most buttons that come my way which means I now have a massive button selection.  I do minimal sewing so it is unlikely that I will be using them up on clothing any time soon!  We have found 10 enjoyable button crafts which will put to good use all of the spare buttons you can find.

1. Paperweight

This adorable paperweight is made using buttons and clear resin. The perfect way to stop all of your papers flying away! Click here for the full tutorial.

2. Easy Button Magnets

I love magnets and these button magnets are especially sweet. They are very simple and quick to make and would make lovely gifts. Follow this link to find out more.

3. Button Wall Art

Choose any letter or design you like and fill it with buttons. Heart button wall art is particularly cute for a girls bedroom. Find out more here.

4. Fruity Button Embroidery Napkins

Brighten up a set of napkins with these fruity buttons. Head over to Martha Stewart to find out more.

5. Button Caterpillar

Here is a button craft activity that kids will love. These button caterpillars are easy to make and very cute. Click here for the full tutorial.

6. Button Bowl

This stylish button bowl is perfect for keeping spare change in or other odds and ends. Watch the video tutorial here.

7. Button Hair clips

These adorable button hair clips are made without the use of glue! Head over to While She Was Sleeping to find out how these were made.

8. Button Necklace

Crete this amazing necklace out of buttons. It is very cool and only a fraction of the cost than they almost identical one from the shop! Click here to view the detailed instructions here.

9. Button Shoes

A quirky was to update your old shoes. These shoes will certainly get noticed! Follow this link for the tutorial.

10. Button Bookmarks

The ideal button craft gift has to be these button bookmarks! They are simple to make and beyond cute. Read more here.