Valentine Buttons

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Looking for a last minute Valentine’s Day gift idea for someone you care about? Dye up a big batch of white buttons in Cherry Red dye and fill a fancy jar or vase.

Step 1:

1. Cover work surface with a plastic table cover.

2. Wearing rubber gloves, shake dye bottle, measure 2 teaspoons Cherry Red liquid dye with 2 cups very hot water (140° F); stir well. If your tap water is not hot enough, heat some in the microwave or a tea kettle. Pour into plastic container.

3. Immerse buttons in dye solution for 2 to 5 minutes. (I left mine in 5 minutes.) Stir occasionally and check color frequently.

4. Remove buttons when desired color is achieved. Rinse buttons. Wash with soap and water, rinse again and dry on paper towels.

5. Fill bottom of vase with buttons. Arrange roses and add water.

Step 2:

Gift Tins:

1. Cut ribbon to fit around bottom of each gift tin. Glue ribbon to tin.

2. Fill tins with dyed buttons. (These were filled with buttons dyed in Petal Pink, Fuchsia and Violet.)

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Details

Category:Home Decor Seasonal and Holiday

Origin:The Rit Team

Difficulty:Easy

Techniques:Sink or Bucket

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Materials Used

Rit Liquid Dye
White Buttons –Blumenthal Lansing
Vase & Roses
Made w/Love Gift Container
1 Yd. Valentine Ribbon
Scissors
Craft Glue
Measuring Cup
Measuring Spoons
Plastic Container
Mixing Spoon
Rubber Gloves
Paper Towels
Plastic Table Cover

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