How to make and add button and thread closures to your projects

I'm sharing how to create coordinated button and thread closures to your projects. They're a great way of ensuring your page always closes after adding layers of photos and embellishments.

[@sharonulrich3404]

Just came across this video- thank you so much Clare. So easy to follow. I love this instead of magnets.

[@hetalartsandcrafts]

Thank you so much dear for this lovely video.

[@carolmelancon]

While adding button and string closures to my current album (thanks to this great video), I came up with a little "helper". I glued two pieces of card stock that I used to make the buttons (roughly 1" square) together, punched a small hole in the center, then cut down from each side of the hole to one edge of the square to make an open slot from the hole to that one side. I used it as a shim under the buttons when attaching the brad to be sure the thread had room to fit under the buttons without a struggle. The slot allowed the shim to be easily removed after the brad was secured. I've saved the little shim in my brad box because I know I'll be using this closure in future albums also.

[@janetnelson1210]

Thank you for your tutorial.

[@ASoulsHeartbeat]

How fun watching you. I love seeing how people do things. I always discover something new.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Patti, thanks for calling by. I hope your time spent was helpful :-) C x

[@jjohnson1655]

Wow this was so helpful, thanks 😊

[@jenmcginnis3989]

What a great idea and it looks fantastic. A real clean look.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Jen, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment :-) C

[@brendabarker8320]

Very clever idea

[@conishkee]

Very nice presentation. Thanks for sharing.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Conishkee, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment :-) C

[@antm64]

It's your doo-dads that make this closure different than any other version! Really nice look in an album. Thanks for taking the time to make this video...much appreciated!

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Martie, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Have fun adding them to your projects:-) C

[@ameerasanofer1629]

Such a superb idea. Cost free from velcro, buttons, magnets etc. Jz paper is enough. Thank you so much for this idea

[@louisedimond9315]

Love it 😍 thank you ☺️

[@mingold1974]

Hi thanks made one with your help🥰👌

[@anhaddad]

Thank you so much for this video! Especially the easy instructions for the closure!

[@patriciaford4014]

Thanks, Clare! I love all your albums!

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Patricia, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Have fun if you add these fun little closures to your projects :-) C

[@rennydesigns]

You always have the best ideas !! Thank you so much this will be a perfect addition to my books!

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Rennydesigns, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Have fun with your projects :-) C

[@angiecantu2747]

Thanks for sharing your ideas,

[@bev.wilson1449]

Love your technique here! I'm doing this right away on a journal I'm making. :) Thank you.

[@latitascraperamarinaclarit6517]

Fantastic tutorial.

[@melenacastro3486]

Thank you for sharing.

[@cherylwells1266]

Thanks Clare - very informative tutorial, and always love how your closures look in your albums!!

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Cheryl, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment :-) C

[@mingold1974]

Thankyou so much for this tutorial 🤗😊

[@donnakennedy87]

Nice pairing with your cute dodads! TFS. Donna, in California.

[@jackiemccutcheon191]

Very informative tutorial. Great tips. So glad I happened onto your sight. Definitely want to learn more from you.

[@carolmelancon]

Ah! I wake up this morning, and here it is. I guess this was uploading when I found the title on your website last evening. I greatly appreciate this tutorial. I HAVE had trouble with some of the sections with a magnetic closure in my Enchanted Forest album. After inserting a reasonable (not excessive) amount of photos, the magnets are pulled just enough out of alignment that they won't keep the flaps securely closed. When I saw your sneak-peek of this closure on your doo-dad tutorial, I thought it would be the perfect answer. Though I do love that oddly satisfying "click" when the magnets attach, I have a long-standing love of button-and-string closures from my office supply junkie side, so I am content. And, as you mention, it's very cost effective; I also find it easier to get brads than the perfect size of magnets. I'm on vacation next week so I will be able to wallow to my heart's desire in constructing my Alice Wide Folio album. Since I already have the photos I wish to place in it, I have been musing on the layout of the pages so I can make sure I can keep the photos in a logical order and have the proper orientation. Thanks to your brilliant idea, I can now adapt the sections that will need to hold more photos to maintain the storyline to use this closure (I'm especially thinking of the file folder pages).

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Carol, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment These closures are just perfect when layering up pages in your albums. :-) C

[@jaustin2927]

Love this! TFS

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Jaus, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment :-) C

[@paulinehooker1550]

Brilliant thankyou

[@joeywd2885]

Thank you Clare for that little tutorial, I can definitely make use of it in many places. Sounds like it might in many instances be better than a magnet. Also no limit to the colors you can use either! Love it. Have a wonderful Sunday!

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Joey, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. I think you're right. There's room for additional layers using this type of closure :-) C

[@nancyprobst6311]

Fabulous-thank you!

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Nancy, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment :-) C

[@handmadewithlovebycharmaine]

Very nice ☺️

[@marihop5117]

Fab idea, thanks for the tutorial :)

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Mari, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment :-) C

[@tracms]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. Always wondered how this was done. :)

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Tracms, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment :-) C

[@debramendoza448]

Thank you so much for sharing this idea. I just made myself a sample & I love it💕

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Debra, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Great to hear you've tried them out. Fun arn't they :-) C

[@hazelgalbraith7078]

Awesome

[@maureenpratley7732]

thank you now I know how I can do it

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Maureen, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Have fun if you make some yourself:-) C

[@iluvtojournal]

Thank you so much. I am going to do this on some money cards that I made

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

thanks for calling by and leaving your comment :-) C

[@tonihall7810]

I have used star shapes for the doo dads too

[@angiewhalley1807]

fantastic video... could you please tell me the name/brand of your corner punch?? I have been after a decent smallish one for years LOL... TIA ;) xx

[@tiahamilton6056]

New to your channel, thanks for the thorough tutorial! Sorry, if I missed it, but about how long a length of thread do you cut??

[@sally-annhuson3196]

Hi Clare, Love these closures :) I have been looking for this album on your website as you mention in this video that it is a recent project. Where would I find the details of either the kit or the PDF Tutorial please? Thanks Sally-Ann

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Sally-Ann, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. The Event Album and Case is being launched in a week or so so do keep an eye out on here and the website for all the related product options :-) C

[@lindacull3447]

Do you sell such lovely things? Where could I find it, on Etsy?

[@tessamae4477]

Hi! TFS ... Do you, somehow, have a video of how do you make your books?

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Tessa , thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. There are lots of videos on my channel that show how to make basic albums and more detailed tutorials available over on my website. www.mycreativespirit.co.uk :-) C