Grandmas are used to saving buttons just in case they need one for something someday. Today you can join in the fun and make some cool necklaces and rings using old buttons. 

Bracelets. Use small buttons from shirts to make bracelets from buttons. You need a strong string, like fishing line or cord plus buttons of different colors and small in size. You could also use the elastic from a bracelets you no longer use or the sting from the back of a painting or old photo. 

Necklaces. A button necklace could be very chic. Try to use buttons made from mother of pearl and if you don't have them then look for them in the craft shop. Use a strong and tie each button on as you go. 

Frames. You could also decorate frames and boxes for photos with buttons. You need a plain frame, acrylic paint, glue and buttons the same color as the paint you choose. Paint the frame and then when it is dry, stick on the buttons in varying tones. Let it dry and you have a very cool gift. 

Earrings. Making earnings is one of the easiest ways to use up your buttons. You will need the hook for the earrings, which you can get at a craft shop or you could use hook from old earrings. Then just pick out some buttons that you like and tie them with strong. Then attach them to the hooks and you've got handmade button earrings. 

Hair bobbins. You can take bobby pins and glue a button to them. You could also do the same with old bobbins that you no longer like or use. This will give you a new young, fresh look.

Rings. Button rings are very unique and you can be creative as to how to make them. You will need a ring for the base and what you use depends on your imagination. Try to use the most different buttons you can find around the house: Square buttons, fake rock buttons, or even buttons made of wood or covered in fabric.....then stick them on the base with strong glue.