True North Strong & Free Button Art with Free Printable Template

This True North Strong & Free Button Art with Free Printable Template project is the perfect Canada day craft for the whole family. You can have fun and then have a beautiful piece of art to display for years to come!

We Canadians tend to celebrate our National pride in a really understated manner. Visiting our neighbours to the south we often see the American flag waving everywhere from flags waving to the slightly more tacky (at least to a Canadian!) cupcake wrappers and shorts! I think we all admire the American national spirit but it doesn’t really seem Canadian to be so Nationalistic. That is at least until it comes to July 1st – Canada Day!

We are so blessed to live in a country that is not only free in so many ways, but is also filled with majestic sights and an unparalleled scenic and serene beauty from coast to coast. We are proud of our home and our nation. So let’s celebrate with this patriotic craft project perfect for displaying all year round, or even just on Canada Day. Enjoy!

True North Strong & Free Button Art with Free Printable Template

Materials:

1 package (130 count) Favourite Findings Buttons in red. (Order them from Joann.com, Also found at Walmart)

Hot glue

8×10 frame of your choice

Printable – printed and cut to 8×10

Old toothbrush (optional)

Directions:

On a flat surface, hot glue red buttons onto the maple leaf. Begin with the outline and extend the button about 1/2 of the way beyond the leaf outline. If you feel more comfortable, place all buttons and then glue them rather than gluing as you go.

Once the outline is complete, you’ll want to fill the centre of the leaf with red buttons. I find that there are a lot of the same buttons in the package so I put those in the centre because they will be covered up with the second layer. Don’t worry about all of the buttons filling the space. There can be gaps as long as you have a button to cover it!

Begin on the second layer and fill the gaps and add buttons. You can add a third layer of buttons or simply place a few here and there to add dimension to your project.

I use an old toothbrush when I’m finished to remove all of the hot glue strings. It also helps to show where you may have a loose button!

To assemble:

Open your frame and remove glass. Place your Maple leave in the frame, place the glass behind it and put the frame back together. Display as desired!

Elizabeth Lampman

Elizabeth Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys travelling, developing easy recipes, crafting, taking on diy projects, travelling and saving money!

Sarah

Tuesday 8th of August 2017

This is so cute! I love it!

Debbie White Beattie

Tuesday 13th of September 2016

This artwork is really nice - It's something simple but I would never have thought of it

Victoria Ess

Monday 14th of December 2015

This is a great idea! I love it!

Debbie Bashford

Sunday 6th of September 2015

so cool I love it!!

Emily Marie

Wednesday 17th of June 2015

This looks great! Mmakes me want to scrounge up some red buttons!