Creating animals using buttons: an easy and fun project to do with the kids

When it comes to entertaining children, one can try to stimulate their creativity doing little craft projects that encourage them to use their imagination. There are so many materials that can be used as raw materials for children's creative projects - practically every object that is present in our homes can easily be adapted for this purpose. Among the many things that can be used are buttons: always present in our sewing kits or at the bottom of the drawers of our wardrobes, buttons are an excellent starting point for the creation of many children's works of art.

So why not try making colorful button animals? All you need are buttons of different colors and sizes, glue and some colored fabric or cardboard; fun times are guaranteed!

1. The flying elephant

Blue and green buttons of different sizes mounted on a white, cardboard background were used to make this wonderful picture. It looks like the blue elephant is using the balloons to fly!

2. Curious kitty

Colored buttons of different sizes were sufficient to create this playful cat chasing a butterfly.

3. At the bottom of the sea

What do you think of this little fish swimming in the sea amongst the seaweed?

4. Portraits

Immortalize your four-legged friend in a portrait made of buttons - it will be truly wonderful.

5. The watchful owl

Look at this owl's big eyes; they say owls bring you good luck - is this true for you?

6. Royal rabbit

And what do you think about this majestic rabbit. Don't you think he has a regal bearing?

7. As sweet as honey

Isn't this little bee sweet?

8. The king of the savannah

By placing buttons in different positions, wonderful effects can be obtained - like the mane of this superb lion.

9. Giants of the sea

A splendid whale blowing water through its blowhole.

10. Fantastical creatures

For true dreamers and fairy tale lovers, this unicorn is a fantasy classic.

11. Lucky charm

A good luck ladybug - and which can be an excellent gift idea for those who hope to succeed at some great endeavour.

12. Cock-a-doodle-doo

A stunningly colorful rooster.

13. 3D cat

This cat in 3 dimensions seems to want to leap out of the picture.

14. A friend from the woods

A little creature has come to visit us from the woods. Beads, buttons and other small accessories make up this cute hedgehog.

15. Black and white

A panda with a very cute face, directly from China.

What animal would you like to make using buttons?