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Make itPROJECT &``````STYLING``````CASSIE PRYCE``````PHOTOGRAPH``````DAVID GILESHOW TOBe inspired by Michelle’sfun project and createa homely setting byhanging customisedartwork. This cute craft willinstantly refresh your scheme,without breaking the bank.Remember to choose a colourpalette to suit your decor – take alook on Pinterest for more ideas.1Use a pencil to roughlymark out your design onthe canvas if necessary(we did this for the treeand heart designs). Paint thebackground colour using acrylicpaints or leave blank. Lay outthe buttons on a flat surfaceand pick the colours and sizesyou’ll need to create yourchosen design. Play aroundwith the composition untilyou’re happy with how it looks.2Using a small dot ofUHU glue on the backof each button, stickeach one in placeand hold for a few seconds tosecure. Continue this process,adding buttons to your canvasand building up the design.Overlap buttons to createeven more impact and fixribbon or twine for extra detail.Looking to update your walls with a crafty piece of art?Take inspiration from these ideas and get creative with buttonsPaintbrush & pencil20 x 20cm stretchedcanvas, £2.50, HobbycraftAcrylic paints in your colourchoice, from £2, HobbycraftPack of assorted buttons(colours and sizes to suityour chosen project), from£3 for 250g, DoCraftsUHU glue, £3, HobbycraftColoured twine or ribbon,if needed for your design``````TA K E S1HR COST£10.50``````Gisela Graham miniwooden peg heartgarland, £6.99, Mollie &Fred. Gisela Grahamembossed floral pinkvase, £10, Booker Gifts.Wooden house plaque,£4.99; ceramic bird,£2.99, both Dunelm``````THIS VERSATILE TECHNIQUE MEANS YOU CANCREATE ARTWORK FOR ANY ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE – THEBALLOON DESIGN IS PERFECT FOR A NURSERYFORUNDER£11Ma ke Mi ch ell e’sDIY BUTTONARTWORK38 |SEPTEMBER 2016 housetohome.co.uk/styleathomeBUTTON ART