---
title: 4th of July Button Canvas
description: Use Removable Glue Dots to create a stencil for fun button art you can make with your kids! All you need are mini canvases, Glue Dots and buttons.
image: https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/patriotic-crafts/button-star-canvas/glue-dots-4th-of-july-button-canvas-by-amanda-tibbitts.jpg
---

[![Glue Dots Adhesives](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/glue-dots-logo-3.png)](https://gluedots.com/for-everyday/) [Inspiration Home](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration)

Subscribe

Topics

- [4th of July - Patriotic Crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/4th-of-july-patriotic-crafts)
- [Advanced](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/advanced)
- [Autumn](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/autumn)
- [Baby Shower](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/baby-shower)
- [Back-to-School](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/back-to-school)
- [Beginner](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/beginner)
- [Birthday](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/birthday)
- [blog hop](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/blog-hop)
- [candy holder](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/candy-holder)
- [Cards](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/cards)
- [Chicken Valentine](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/chicken-valentine)
- [Christmas Cards](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/christmas-cards)
- [Christmas Crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/christmas-crafts)
- [Christmas Decorations](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/christmas-decorations)
- [Christmas Gift](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/christmas-gift)
- [Christmas Gift Tags](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/christmas-gift-tags)
- [Christmas Ornaments](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/christmas-ornaments)
- [Coloring](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/coloring)
- [craft cuts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/craft-cuts)
- [DIY](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/diy)
- [DIY Wedding](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/diy-wedding)
- [Easter](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/easter)
- [Fall](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/fall)
- [Father's Day](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/fathers-day)
- [Front Door Decor](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/front-door-decor)
- [Gift Box](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/gift-box)
- [Gift Card](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/gift-card)
- [Gift Ideas](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/gift-ideas)
- [Gift Wrap](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/gift-wrap)
- [Glue Dots](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/glue-dots)
- [Halloween](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/halloween)
- [Holiday Cards](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/holiday-cards)
- [Holiday Decor](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/holiday-decor)
- [Holiday Gift Wrap](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/holiday-gift-wrap)
- [Home Decor](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/home-decor)
- [Intermediate](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/intermediate)
- [Jewelry](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/jewelry)
- [journaling](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/journaling)
- [Junk Journal](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/junk-journal)
- [Kids](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/kids)
- [Kids Craft](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/kids-craft)
- [Mixed Media](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/mixed-media)
- [Mother's Day](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/mothers-day)
- [New Products](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/new-products)
- [New Years Eve Crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/new-years-eve-crafts)
- [New Years Eve Decorations](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/new-years-eve-decorations)
- [Nursery Ideas](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/nursery-ideas)
- [Organization](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/organization)
- [Paper Banner](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/paper-banner)
- [Paper Crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/paper-crafts)
- [party favor](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/party-favor)
- [Planner](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/planner)
- [Planners](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/planners)
- [Project Ideas](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/project-ideas)
- [Scrapbook Layouts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/scrapbook-layouts)
- [Spring](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/spring)
- [St. Patrick's Day](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/st-patricks-day)
- [Summer](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/summer)
- [Teacher Appreciation](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/teacher-appreciation)
- [Teacher Ideas](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/teacher-ideas)
- [Thanksgiving](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/thanksgiving)
- [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/tips-tricks)
- [Travelers Notebook](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/travelers-notebook)
- [Valentine's Day](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/valentines-day)
- [Winter Decorations](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/winter-decorations)
- [wood crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/wood-crafts)

[4th of July - Patriotic Crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/4th-of-july-patriotic-crafts)

# 4th of July Button Canvas

Posted on Jun 15, 2017 2:37:00 PM by [Amanda Tibbitts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/author/amanda-tibbitts)

- ![Pinterest](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-pinterest-color.png) Pin
- [![Facebook](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-facebook-color.png) Share](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2F4th-of-july-button-canvas)
- [![Twitter](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-twitter-color.png) Tweet](https://twitter.com/home?status=4th+of+July+Button+Canvas%20https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2F4th-of-july-button-canvas)
- [![Email](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-share-email.svg) Email](mailto:?subject=4th%20of%20July%20Button%20Canvas&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2F4th-of-july-button-canvas)

These little canvases are the perfect touch for your Fourth of July décor, a wonderful way to use of some of those buttons we all have in our stash!

**Made By:** Amanda Tibbitts  
**Time:** 1.5 hours  
**Level:** Intermediate  
**Size:** Three 3”x 3” Canvases

**Here's what you need:**

- [Glue Dots® Mini Dots™](http://catalog.gluedots.com/item/consumer-products/craft-hobby/item-1001?plpver=1002)
- [Glue Dots® Micro Dots™](http://catalog.gluedots.com/item/consumer-products/craft-hobby/1002?plpver=1002)
- [Glue Dots® Removable Dots™](http://catalog.gluedots.com/item/consumer-products/craft-hobby/1005?plpver=1002)
- Scratch Paper
- Artists Loft Mini White Canvases 3” x 3”
- Twine
- A passel of buttons in red, white and blue
- Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Broken China, Festive Berries and
- Frayed Burlap
- Pencil
- Cricut Cuttlebug (or other) Die Cut Machine
- Stars & Hearts Cuttlebug Die set
- Scissors

![glue-dots-button-canvas-supplies.jpg](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/patriotic-crafts/button-star-canvas/glue-dots-button-canvas-supplies.jpg?width=725&height=544&name=glue-dots-button-canvas-supplies.jpg)

**Here's what you do:**

Using your Die Cut machine, cut three stars all the same size, or you may vary them.

With your Distress Inks, distress the edges of each canvas.

![glue-dots-button-canvas-distress-canvas.jpg](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/patriotic-crafts/button-star-canvas/glue-dots-button-canvas-distress-canvas.jpg?width=725&height=544&name=glue-dots-button-canvas-distress-canvas.jpg)

With one of the die cut stars, add two or three Removable Glue Dots to the back and place it in the center of your canvas.

![glue-dots-button-canvas-removable-glue-dots-star-stencil.jpg](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/patriotic-crafts/button-star-canvas/glue-dots-button-canvas-removable-glue-dots-star-stencil.jpg?width=725&height=544&name=glue-dots-button-canvas-removable-glue-dots-star-stencil.jpg)

Using the pencil, add some tick marks on each edge of the star. Remove the star, and you’re left with an area to fill with your buttons!

![glue-dots-button-canvas-outline-stars-on-canvas.jpg](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/patriotic-crafts/button-star-canvas/glue-dots-button-canvas-outline-stars-on-canvas.jpg?width=725&height=544&name=glue-dots-button-canvas-outline-stars-on-canvas.jpg)

Grab one larger button and thread it with the twine. Tie it off and cut it. Use a couple of Mini Glue Dots to adhere it to the center of the canvas.

Fill in the rest of the star with a variety of buttons using Mini and Micro Glue Dots. Fill it in as much as you’d like. Repeat these steps for the remaining two canvases.

![glue-dots-button-canvas-micro-glue-dots.jpg](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/patriotic-crafts/button-star-canvas/glue-dots-button-canvas-micro-glue-dots.jpg?width=725&height=544&name=glue-dots-button-canvas-micro-glue-dots.jpg)

Once you’ve filled in all the stars with buttons, you’re ready to celebrate the 4th in style! Add them to your existing décor, or they are cute enough to stand on their own!

![glue-dots-4th-of-july-button-canvas-by-amanda-tibbitts.jpg](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/patriotic-crafts/button-star-canvas/glue-dots-4th-of-july-button-canvas-by-amanda-tibbitts.jpg?width=725&height=544&name=glue-dots-4th-of-july-button-canvas-by-amanda-tibbitts.jpg)

~Amanda

- [![Glue Dots](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/glue-dots-logo-1.jpg)](http://www.acmoore.com/storelocator)
- [![Amazon](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/logos/retailers/amazon-logo.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=sr_1_1_acs_h_1i_3447187011%26node=3447187011?ie=UTF8&qid=1381959613&sr=8-1-acs)
- [![Hobby Lobby](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/logos/retailers/hobby-lobby-logo.jpg)](https://www.hobbylobby.com/store-finder)
- [![JoAnn Fabrics & Craft Stores](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/logos/retailers/joann-fabric-logo.jpg)](http://www.joann.com/stores)
- [![Office Max](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/office-max-logo.jpg)](http://www.acmoore.com/storelocator)

##### Share This Post

- ![Pinterest](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-pinterest-color.png) Pin
- [![Facebook](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-facebook-color.png) Share](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2F4th-of-july-button-canvas)
- [![Twitter](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-twitter-color.png) Tweet](https://twitter.com/home?status=4th+of+July+Button+Canvas%20https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2F4th-of-july-button-canvas)
- [![Email](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-share-email.svg) Email](mailto:?subject=4th%20of%20July%20Button%20Canvas&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2F4th-of-july-button-canvas)

##### Related Posts

## [![](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/USA%20Sign-008.jpg) USA Sign Summer](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/usa-sign/)

## [![](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/3D%20Star%20Decor-007.jpg) 3D Star Decor Summer](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/3d-star-decor/)

## [![](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/USA%20Banner%20Finished%20Horizontal%20copy.jpg) USA Banner 4th of July - Patriotic Crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/usa-banner/)

## [![](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/USA%20Decor-010.jpg) USA Décor 4th of July - Patriotic Crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/usa-decor/)

![Amanda Tibbitts](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/Author%20Images/Amanda_Tibbitts.jpg?width=150&name=Amanda_Tibbitts.jpg)

#### [Amanda Tibbitts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/author/amanda-tibbitts)

I began crafting in 1996 and simply fell in love with making my own cards. Long live snail mail! Crafting isn’t just a hobby for me, but a way of life… Teacher gifts, posters, scrapbooks, wood crafts? Yes, please! I have been married to my cute husband for 16 years and he definitely inspires me to try new things and enjoy the little things. As a stay home Mom, my time is spent raising my two girls, and raising the bar for my gift giving!

###### Connect With Me

[![Facebook](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-facebook-color.png)](https://www.facebook.com/ATHomeInkBlog/?fref=nf) [![Twitter](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-twitter-color.png)](https://twitter.com/athomeink_?lang=en)

[![Where to buy](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/429935/0b6e7638-3b4b-4181-a94a-9171e990a61c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/429935/0b6e7638-3b4b-4181-a94a-9171e990a61c)

[![Meet our Makers](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/429935/5308867c-a4b6-464a-9456-8b4302edaa8e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/429935/5308867c-a4b6-464a-9456-8b4302edaa8e)

##### ![Instagram](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/instagram-sm-blue.svg)Instagram

##### ![Pinterest](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-pinterest-sm-blue.svg)Pinterest

<http://www.pinterest.com/gluedots/>

##### Connect With Us

- [![Twitter](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-twitter-white.svg)](https://twitter.com/GLUEDOTS)
- [![Pinterest](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-pinterest-white.svg)](https://www.pinterest.com/gluedots/)
- [![Facebook](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-facebook-white.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/GlueDotsFans)
- [![Instagram](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-instagram-white.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/gluedots/)

[![Get Free Printables](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/429935/145fd5c5-cd52-4a43-87f2-37e90b6a2ce7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/429935/145fd5c5-cd52-4a43-87f2-37e90b6a2ce7)

### Stick with Us! Sign up to receive monthly Glue Dots ideas and more.

##### Connect With Gluedots

- [![Twitter](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-twitter-color.png)](https://twitter.com/GLUEDOTS)
- [![Pinterest](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-pinterest-color.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/gluedots/)
- [![Facebook](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-facebook-color.png)](https://www.facebook.com/GlueDotsFans)
- [![Instagram](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-instagram-color.png)](https://www.instagram.com/gluedots/)

© 2026 GlueDots. All Rights Reserved.

### Get Inspired! Sign up to receive monthly Glue Dots ideas and more.

![](https://www.webtraxs.com/webtraxs.php?id=gluedots&st=img)