Summer is the season for creativity, color, and… animal-shaped buttons! Whether you’re crafting solo, with your kids, or hosting a summer DIY party, animal buttons are a fun and easy way to decorate everyday items. From ladybugs to teddy bears, these tiny creatures can bring charm, whimsy, and personality to all sorts of projects.
Here are 5 adorable ways to use animal-shaped buttons this summer:
1. Decorate a Summer Sun Hat
Turn a plain straw hat into a one-of-a-kind accessory by sewing or gluing colorful animal buttons around the brim. Think butterflies, frogs, birds, or bumblebees for that garden-party vibe.
Pro tip: Mix in floral buttons for extra flair!
2. Button-Embellished Beach Bag
Take your beach tote from boring to brilliant by stitching on a parade of animal-shaped buttons. Line them along the top or create a fun scene with fish, turtles, and starfish.
Kid-friendly idea: Let little ones choose and place the buttons—great for motor skills and creativity.
3. DIY Animal Button Picture Frames
Add some charm to your summer vacation photos by decorating a plain wooden frame with animal buttons. Use glue to place them around the edges—think safari animals, barnyard buddies, or ocean creatures.
Great for: Baby gifts, family keepsakes, or cabin décor.
4. Animal Button Garden Markers
Glue animal-shaped buttons to popsicle sticks or painted wooden stakes to create fun garden markers. Add labels like “Carrots” or “Tomatoes” and match with a bunny or a snail!
Bonus: Makes gardening more exciting for kids.
5. Handmade Greeting Cards with Animal Flair
Design summer-themed greeting cards using cardstock, washi tape, and animal-shaped buttons as playful accents. A smiling sun with a bumblebee button? Yes, please!
Perfect for: Thank-you notes, birthdays, or handmade gift tags.
Ready to bring these projects to life? Browse our delightful collection of animal-shaped buttons — from teddy bears and bunnies to snails and ladybugs. Each one is full of charm and waiting to spark your next summer creation.
Shop now and make something wildly adorable!