May 9 – Hurray for Buttons Day

Hurray for Buttons Day is Today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE HURRAY FOR BUTTONS DAY STEP-BY-STEP

•  Buy buttons – fix all the buttons on your clothes.
•  Play Button Button Who’s Got the Button!
•  Button collector display – display your amazing buttons.
•  Make another kind of button with a cool button maker.
•  Visit the National Button Society website for collection tips.
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Buttons are a timeless and essential part of our daily lives. They are found on clothes, accessories, and even gadgets. So why not celebrate their importance on Hurray for Buttons Day? Buttons have been around for centuries and have come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. They not only serve a functional purpose but can also add an aesthetic appeal to any outfit. From classic pearl buttons on a blouse to bold statement buttons on a blazer, these small details can make a big impact.

Hurray for Buttons Day is a time to appreciate and admire the versatility and practicality of these little accessories that make a big difference in our lives. So go ahead, show your appreciation and don your favorite buttoned-up attire on this special day!  Explore our links below if you really like to indulge in Hurray for Buttons Day!  And really, we are looking for any reason to celebrate so why not a day about buttons?  Celebrate Hurray for Buttons Day!

HURRAY FOR BUTTONS DAY:  THE HISTORY OF BUTTONS HURRAY FOR BUTTONS DAY

The history of buttons dates back thousands of years, originating as ornamental fasteners in ancient civilizations. Initially crafted from shells, bones, and stones, buttons evolved alongside fashion and functionality. They gained prominence during the Middle Ages, transitioning from purely decorative to practical closures on clothing. In the 13th century, intricate buttons denoted social status. The 18th century witnessed the industrial revolution, leading to mass production and diverse materials like metal and porcelain. The 19th century saw the advent of uniform-sized buttons, spurred by military needs. Today, buttons are ubiquitous, ranging from utilitarian to decorative, preserving a fascinating journey through time and style.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE HURRAY FOR BUTTONS DAY

1. Button Art Collage: Create a collage using different types and colors of buttons, arranging them into shapes or patterns on a canvas.
2. Button Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt where participants search for hidden buttons of different shapes, sizes, and colors.
3. Make Button Jewelry: Use buttons to create necklaces, bracelets, or earrings for a fun and personalized accessory.
4. Button Painting: Paint small canvases or paper using buttons dipped in paint, creating unique, circular patterns.
5. Sew a Button onto Fabric: Practice sewing buttons onto pieces of fabric to improve your sewing skills or create a decorative piece.
6. Create a Button Wreath: Glue buttons of various colors onto a foam wreath base for a festive and decorative door hanger.
7. Button Sorting Game: Set up a game where players race to sort buttons by size, color, or shape as quickly as possible.
8. Decorate Picture Frames with Buttons: Glue buttons onto picture frames to create a colorful, textured border.
9. Button Flower Bouquet: Make flowers by stacking buttons of different sizes and attaching them to floral wire for stems.
10. Button Memory Game: Create a memory game using pairs of buttons. Players flip them over to find matching button pairs.
11. Button Card Making: Design greeting cards and embellish them with buttons to add texture and dimension.
12. Button Suncatchers: String buttons on fishing line and hang them in a window to catch the light and create colorful patterns.
13. Button Mosaics: Use buttons to make mosaics on cardboard, arranging them into shapes like hearts, stars, or animals.
14. Button Garland Craft: String buttons together to create a colorful garland that can be used as room decor.
15. Button Tic-Tac-Toe: Make a tic-tac-toe board using fabric or cardboard, and use different colored buttons as game pieces.
16. Button Photo Booth Props: Design props like glasses, hats, and bow ties, decorated with buttons, for a fun photo booth setup.
17. Button Stamping: Dip buttons in ink or paint and use them as stamps to create patterns on paper.
18. Button Magnets: Glue small magnets to the back of buttons and use them as decorative fridge magnets.
19. Button Coasters: Arrange and glue buttons onto cork or felt circles to create colorful, functional coasters.
20. Decorative Button Bowl: Use buttons and glue to cover the surface of a small balloon, letting it dry to form a bowl shape.
21. Button Guessing Jar: Fill a jar with buttons and have participants guess the number for a fun estimation game.
22. Button Bookmark Craft: Attach buttons to the end of a ribbon or paperclip to make creative and functional bookmarks.
23. Button Tree Wall Art: Draw a tree on a canvas or piece of paper, then glue buttons as the leaves and flowers.
24. Button-Themed Storytime: Read books about buttons or stories where buttons play a role, such as Corduroy or Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons.
25. Button Wind Chime: String buttons onto threads and attach them to a wooden ring or hoop to create a colorful wind chime that tinkles in the breeze.
26. Button Bingo: Create bingo cards with button shapes, colors, and sizes. Players mark their cards when the corresponding button is called.
27. Button Toss: Set up small cups or containers as targets, and players toss buttons into them to score points.
28. Button Matching Game: Mix up different buttons on a table, and players race to find and match pairs based on color or shape.
29. Button Relay Race: Players carry buttons on a spoon, racing from one point to another without dropping them.
30. Button Scavenger Hunt: Hide buttons around a room or outdoor area, and players search to collect as many as they can within a time limit.
31. Button Memory Challenge: Place various buttons on a tray, allow players to study them, then cover the tray. Players must recall and write down as many button details as possible.
32. Button Ring Toss: Use buttons as rings and set up small pegs or sticks as targets for players to aim and toss the buttons onto.
33. Button Sorting Relay: Teams race to sort a pile of buttons by size, shape, or color, competing for speed and accuracy.
34. Button Fishing Game: Attach magnets to string and small poles to “fish” for buttons that have metal attached, competing to catch the most.
35. Button Guessing Jar: Fill a jar with buttons, and players guess how many are inside. The closest guess wins a prize.
36. Button Tic-Tac-Toe: Play tic-tac-toe using buttons of different colors as game pieces on a grid drawn on paper or a chalkboard.
37. Button Obstacle Course: Set up a small course where players must transport buttons using only chopsticks, completing the course without dropping their buttons.
38. Button Tower Challenge: Players compete to build the tallest tower using buttons and small dots of glue within a set time.
39. Button Puzzle Race: Create puzzles using button shapes and challenge players to assemble them as quickly as possible.
40. Button Hot Potato: Pass a button around while music plays, and the person holding it when the music stops is out.
41. Button Hopscotch: Use buttons as markers for a hopscotch game, with players tossing buttons to mark their spots on the grid.
42. Button Hide and Seek: Hide a special, unique button in a room, and players search for it while the person who hid it gives hints like “hot” or “cold.”
43. Button Trivia Game: Host a trivia quiz about the history and types of buttons, with players earning points for correct answers.
44. Button Ring Matching: Scatter buttons with rings of different colors and have players race to match as many rings of the same color as possible.
45. Button Mosaic Race: Give players buttons and paper grids, and they race to create a mosaic or pattern based on a model.
46. Button Dominoes: Arrange buttons in a domino-like setup and challenge players to set off the chain reaction for maximum effect.
47. Button Pass Relay: Teams must pass buttons down a line using only spoons. The first team to successfully transfer all buttons wins.
48. Button Design Challenge: Players receive a variety of buttons and create designs like animals or flowers, with the best design winning a small prize.
49. Button Stack Balance Game: Players stack buttons as high as they can, but they must balance their stack on a small base like a coin.
50. Button Ping Pong: Bounce small buttons into cups arranged in a pyramid, earning points based on which cup they land in.
51. Button Picture Frame: Decorate a plain picture frame with a variety of colorful buttons, using glue to secure them and create a textured, fun border.
52. Button Tree Art: Draw or paint a tree trunk and branches on a canvas or paper, then use buttons of various sizes and colors as leaves for a 3D effect.
53. Button Coasters: Arrange buttons in a circular pattern on a piece of cork or felt, gluing them down to create decorative and functional coasters.
54. Button Flower Bouquet: Create flowers by stacking and gluing buttons of different colors and sizes onto floral wire to form a bouquet.
55. Button Wind Chime: String buttons onto thread or fishing line, then hang them from a wooden ring or stick to create a colorful, musical wind chime.
56. Button Initial Wall Art: Use a stencil or draw an initial on canvas, then fill the letter with buttons glued closely together for a personalized decoration.
57. Button Bookmark: Sew or glue buttons onto a piece of felt or ribbon to create a cute and functional bookmark.
58. Button Candle Holders: Decorate glass jars or candle holders with buttons using adhesive, creating a textured look perfect for holding tea lights.
59. Button Headband: Attach buttons to a plain headband using glue or thread, creating a unique and stylish accessory.
60. Button Embellished Tote Bag: Sew or glue buttons onto a canvas tote bag, arranging them in patterns or images for a custom design.
61. Button Christmas Ornaments: Glue buttons onto felt shapes like stars or trees and add a ribbon loop for hanging on the Christmas tree.
62. Button Jar Lids: Decorate the lids of mason jars with buttons, creating cute containers for small trinkets or gifts.
63. Button Napkin Rings: Make napkin rings by gluing buttons onto strips of felt or ribbon, then wrapping them around napkins for a colorful table setting.
64. Button Bracelet: String buttons onto an elastic cord or thread to create a custom bracelet with different colors and textures.
65. Button Gift Tags: Attach buttons to cardstock or paper gift tags for a unique, handcrafted touch on presents.
66. Button Wall Hanging: Arrange buttons in a pattern on a piece of fabric or felt, then hang it using a dowel rod for a decorative wall piece.
67. Button-Embellished Lampshade: Glue buttons onto a plain lampshade to create a playful, colorful light fixture.
68. Button Pencil Toppers: Glue small buttons to the tops of pencils or pens, making fun and decorative toppers for school supplies.
69. Button Animal Art: Use buttons to create animal shapes on a canvas or piece of cardboard, gluing them down for a playful piece of artwork.
70. Button Garland: String buttons onto yarn or twine to create a garland that can be hung across a room or doorway.
71. Button Hair Clips: Glue buttons onto hair clips or barrettes to create cute, customized hair accessories.
72. Button Magnets: Attach small magnets to the back of buttons, turning them into colorful, functional fridge magnets.
73. Button Drawer Knobs: Glue or attach buttons onto drawer knobs for a fun way to add color and texture to furniture.
74. Button Table Runner: Sew buttons onto a fabric table runner, adding a pop of color and texture for special occasions.
75. Button Snowflake Craft: Arrange and glue white and blue buttons into snowflake shapes on cardboard or felt for a festive winter decoration.
76. Button Sugar Cookies: Decorate round sugar cookies with icing and use small circular imprints to create a button-like appearance.
77. Button Pretzels: Shape pretzel dough into small circles and add a salt “hole” design to mimic buttons.
78. Button Macarons: Create colorful macarons with a small dimple in the center to resemble buttons.
79. Mini Button Pizzas: Make bite-sized pizzas using small rounds of dough, adding toppings to create the appearance of a button.
80. Button Pancakes: Cook small, round pancakes and use a small circular cutter to create a button shape.
81. Button Sandwich Bites: Use round bread slices and fill them with your choice of fillings, adding small cutouts on top for a button look.
82. Button Cake Pops: Form cake pops into flat circles, then decorate with icing to create button details.
83. Chocolate Button Medallions: Pour melted chocolate into round molds, then add small details with colored icing for buttons.
84. Button Fruit Slices: Cut fruits like watermelon or kiwi into small rounds, then use a straw to make button-like holes.
85. Button Jell-O Shots: Pour different colored Jell-O into round molds and use a straw to create small holes, giving them a button appearance.
86. Button Cheese Bites: Shape cheese into small circles and add herb or vegetable toppings to mimic buttons.
87. Button-Shaped Crackers: Bake small crackers in circular shapes and press a fork in the center for a button effect.
88. Button Cupcakes: Top cupcakes with button-shaped fondant decorations or icing designs.
89. Button Brownies: Use a round cutter to make small, circular brownie pieces and add icing details.
90. Button Rice Krispie Treats: Form Rice Krispie treats into button shapes and add colored icing for detailing.
91. Button Donuts: Bake mini donuts and decorate with icing to resemble buttons.
92. Button Meatballs: Shape meatballs into flat circles and use small vegetable pieces as “holes.”
93. Button Sushi Rolls: Roll sushi into small, circular shapes and top with a small dot of sauce to resemble buttons.
94. Button Cheese Balls: Make mini cheese balls, press lightly to flatten, and decorate with seeds or herbs for a button effect.
95. Button Fruit Tartlets: Fill small tart shells with fruit and cream, and use a cutter to make button shapes.
96. Button Marshmallow Treats: Dip marshmallows in melted chocolate, flatten slightly, and add small details for button designs.
97. Button Ice Cream Sandwiches: Use small, round cookies and ice cream to create button-shaped sandwiches.
98. Button Quiche Bites: Bake mini quiches in a circular shape and decorate the tops with vegetable pieces to mimic buttons.
99. Button-Pasta Salad: Use round pasta shapes and arrange the vegetables in a way that they look like buttons.
100. Button Popcorn Balls: Form popcorn balls into button shapes and drizzle with colored candy melts for decoration.

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