Pictures from buttons

We all like to decorate apartments, houses, cottages with paintings. In addition to the fact that not everyone has the means to buy a finished painting, many prefer do-it-yourself crafts. And then the question arises, how to make a picture at home. At the same time beautiful, original and low-cost. Answer: make a picture of buttons.

To make a picture of a cute little elephant, all you need are buttons, hot glue, some watercolors, a paper base, and a canvas frame (which can be found at any store).

First, you should draw the silhouette of an elephant. If you are good at drawing, then it will not be difficult. Otherwise, use a stencil. Using the printer, you can easily print the picture you like. The good old "carbon copy" method is also suitable.

Don't be afraid to use different colors, it will add some fabulous motifs to your painting. And who ever said that only blue is suitable for an elephant!

Now it's time for the buttons! Grab your glue gun and get to work. To begin, try to lay out the buttons one by one, covering as much space as possible, without leaving the edge of the pattern.

You may find it difficult to create a straight line with round buttons, but with practice, you'll find it's pretty quick and easy! The next layer of buttons is to fill in any gaps and create an even straighter line.

For the tail, just find a button in the shape of a tail... Ask if there is one?! Of course have. If you could not find a suitable button, then you can resort to using fabric or ribbons. Fabric ponytails for a beautiful pair of elephants. Take a closer look.

For the ears, just pick up big, darker buttons. And make eyes with white and black buttons.

Details such as balloons or a heart made of red buttons, grass made of green ones will give the picture meaning and joy.

With elephants figured out, now it's the turn of the rest of the representatives of the animal world. A funny green slug or a cheerful hippo - you decide.

Good luck with your work on the pictures and in the search for interesting and diverse buttons!

Source http://bustedbutton.com/2012/06/04/buttonelephant-tutorial/