Buttons top these petit-four favors, which are set on cupcake papers, then nestled into glassine-lined black and white boxes, their lids swapped. Double-sided tape secures the ends of aqua ribbon underneath calligraphed labels.

Recalling the winning air of an award rosette, this little adornment flourishes even in the depths of winter. Use a kit (found at notions shops) to convert the fabric into covered buttons. To make, sew a smaller button on top of a larger one with embroidery floss. Glue to the head of a hat pin with jeweler's glue.

These fetching fasteners -- and clever paper cuffs -- make a sweetly practical gift for groomsmen.

Use this creation to affix whichever blooms you choose to a lapel.

For a letter-perfect token of appreciation, embroider initials on linen and attach to buttons.

Create a wearable bouquet by mixing fabric-covered styles in different sizes, hues, and patterns; a linen leaf finishes the playful look.

Tie your circle of wedding-day friends together with these ribbon-adorned brooches that can serve as either corsages or boutonnieres.

Mismatched pearl buttons, vintage and new, lend this ring pillow a homespun note. Simple to make from two pieces of felt and a bit of polyfill stuffing, its edges cut with scallop shears, it even incorporates a hint of "something blue."

Gold bands by Cartier.

You might say these buttoned-up seating cards have a touch of clasp. The holders securely prop the cards thanks to stitched pairs of vintage mother-of-pearl buttons that act as removable clips. Use mismatched styles for a note of whimsy; keep things elegant with a simple palette of dove-gray card stock and pale-yellow ink.

Calligraphy by Deborah Delaney (212-877-8773).

Continue the theme by showcasing store-bought candy that look like buttons -- ours are from Ju-C Suckers -- with a display made from a Styrofoam block wrapped in paper. Punch holes in paper before covering; once paper is in place, push lollipop sticks through holes.

A small strip of felt with a button and slit buttonhole (no hemming needed) adds a bit of dash to 2-inch-round wooden boxes.

Boxes from Lenderink Technologies. Calligraphy by Deborah Delaney (212-877-8773).

Don't get on one -- give one! Here, covered buttons tied to doubled cord secure lids and name tags on 3 1/2-inch square containers; inside are adorable button-shaped soaps (slip cord over box after fastening).

Soaps from Two's Company.

Dress them in paper bands featuring paper button closures. An embossed "thank you" lends the perfect finishing touch.

Calligraphy by Gail Brill.