Got an enamel pin or button collection? Show them off proudly in your home by displaying them! After all, you’ve spent so much time, energy, and money collecting them!
In this post, I’ve listed several creative and beautiful ways to display pins and buttons.
Although many ideas/products listed below are intended for pins and/or buttons, I’ve also listed some creative and unconventional display solutions to save money at home.
To save additional money, consider DIY-ing your own enamel pin display using some of the ideas below. Here’s how to display pins and buttons!
Got a patch or sticker collection? I also wrote posts on awesome patch collection display ideas and top ways to decorate with stickers.
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Best Products To Display Pins And Buttons
How To Display Pins And Buttons
- Enamel Pin Wall Display Banner
- Pin Collector’s Display Case
- Shadow Box
- Embroidery Hoop Display
- Hanging Pin Organizer
- Canvas Board
- Tiered Accessory Tray
- Jewelry Plate
1. Enamel Pin Wall Display Banner
FlyParty Enamel Pin Wall Display Banner | Amazon
This enamel pin display banner from FlyParty is such a cute and creative way to show off your pins or buttons at home! This is definitely the most Pinterest-y way to present your pins!
This banner is light and can hold a large amount of pins. If you have an incredibly large collection, this is a great way to show off your favorite pins and also decorate your walls.
Not only is this banner adorable, but also an inexpensive way to display your collection. This product has great quality. The canvas is made up of a thick material and will hold up both small and large pins well.
The only complaint is that sometimes when you remove pins, it can leave a visible hole behind. However, this is an awesome idea for displaying enamel pins or buttons.
2. Pin Collector’s Display Case
Compared to other items on this list, this pin display case from SF Displays is definitely the most expensive piece. However, the quality of this product makes it well worth the cost!
This display case can hold up over 100 pins! For people who want to sleekly display large button or pin collections, I recommend checking this product out this.
This display case is intended to be hung on a wall, but would also look great lying flat on a desk or table. It can be hung both vertically and horizontally depending on your preference.
This product has brass hinges with lockable latches and comes fully assembled with all mounting Included. The case is hand made from imported Australian beech wood.
This display case comes with 98% UV ultra clear protected acrylic door to easily access your pin collection and protect it from fading. It has a pin-able black felt background that allows you to easily display pins and buttons.
This product has a great price for the quality. The case is well made, and the pins will stay firmly in place. If you are looking for a creative way to display multiple enamel pins or buttons on your wall, check out this product!
3. Shadow Box
Not sure how to display pins and buttons? Shadow boxes are a great way to securely store and present meaningful items at home. Why not try using them for your enamel pin or button collection? You can find shadow boxes in a wide variety of sizes and colors online or at an art store.
This shadow box display case from Love-KANKEI has a solid wood frame. If you are looking for a small display box for your pins, I recommend checking this product out. This is a creative way to display your pin and button collection.
This shadow box is durable and high quality. Its lid is magnetic and has a glass window. Inside, it contains a linen cloth with pins. This shadow box is intended to be mounted on it your walls vertically, although it would look cute on a table or desk.
4. Embroidery Hoop Display
Winmany Pin Display Embroidery Hoop | Amazon
Looking for a creative way to display your enamel pin or button collection? Try using an embroidery hoop! You can purchase pre-made embroidery displays on Amazon or Etsy.
To save money, you can make a budget one at home with a cheap embroidery hoop and cloth of your choice. Just make sure to tighten the cloth well to ensure your pins don’t flop over!
If you’ll rather buy a pre-made one, check out this embroidery hoop display from Winmany! This hoop is well constructed and sturdy. The fabric is beautiful! It is made of an imitation leather material and has a gorgeous glittering star design!
Embroidery hoops are another excellent creative idea for displaying buttons and pins at home! Try making a budget one at home or purchasing one.
5. Hanging Pin Organizer
For people who want to hang up a large pin or button collection, this hanging pin organizer from Paxmaxi is for you! Although this product is intended to organize your pins, this organizer would look beautiful displayed on a wall.
Not only is this hanger affordable, but it also has excellent quality. It can store a huge amount of pins! It can hold up to 96 pins or buttons. I highly recommend this product for people who want a casual pin displayer to hold up a large collection.
This organizer is a creative idea to display multiple enamel pins and buttons. It has a thick material to ensure that the pins hold well. However, note that this thick fabric can make it difficult to get the pins through.
6. Canvas Board
Looking for another creative way to display your pins and buttons? Try using a plain canvas board! Although canvases are perfect for painting, they also make great affordable displays for enamel pin and button collections!
After you are done, simply hang up the canvas onto a wall like with any painting. If a blank white canvas is too simple for you, you can wrap and staple a fabric of your choice over the panel for a pop of color.
A canvas is a great idea for people who want a cheap solution for displaying their pins! You can find canvases for a great deal on Amazon (like the one shown) or in any arts and crafts store. If course, you can also DIY your own!
7. Tiered Accessory Tray
For people who have a small pin or button collection, or just want to show off their favorite ones, try using a tray accessory like this one from Yamazaki!
This small accessory tray is an adorable decor piece to display your favorite enamel pins and trinkets. It will look great on any table or desk. Although this is intended for jewelry, this is such a creative way to display pins and buttons!
8. Jewelry Plate
Like the tiered accessory tray above, this gold tray from Warmtree is also intended for jewelry display. Try presenting your favorite pins and buttons on this plate instead! Although jewelry plates will work, you can also try using small plates you have at home (like dessert and salad plates).
This jewelry plate is absolute beautiful. This is also an elegant way to show off a small enamel pin collection. The plate is made of stainless steel with a soft brass finish. Although the description claims it is stainless steel, it can rust in moist rooms like a bathroom.
Otherwise, this product will work well in most rooms. This is a great idea for people looking for an unconventional way to displaying their pins or buttons.
How To Decide Which Pin Or Button Display Is For You
Above, I’ve listed several clever products to display your enamel pins and buttons. Which one is for you? To help you with your purchase, I’ve listed some shopping tips below.
1. Decide If You Want To Display Some Or All Of Your Pin Collection
Decide how many pins or buttons you want to display in your home or office. If you have a large collection, you can chose to either display your favorites or your entire collection.
Finding out how many pins you’ll want to show off will help you decide on the right product. Pin display organizers and canvases (depends on the sizing of course) tend to have large surface areas which are perfect for hanging multiple pins or buttons.
2. Double Check The Size
Once you’ve determined how much space you’ll need for your pin display, make sure to double check the size. Product images are not great indicators of product size.
You don’t want a product to arrive half its expected size! Save your time and money by always checking out products measurements! You can normally find this information in a product description.
I would also check the size of your pins. Larger button pins will inevitably take up more space, so make sure the pin display has enough surface area to show off all your desired pins!
3. Wall Or Desk?
This is a simple decision but it’ll help you narrow down on what type of product you’ll want. For people who have large collections, I recommend utilizing a hanging wall pin display. This is because a large display (on a table) will take up a lot space.
People also tend to have more wall space than floor space. Using a hanging wall display is a great way to prevent clutter in a room. It is also a great way to add wall art to an otherwise plain wall.
Need help hanging up stuff on your walls without damage? I wrote a post.
4. Elegant Or Casual?
When you display your pins and buttons at home, you get to chose how sophisticated the presentation is. Look around your room. Is it polished or laid back? Pick a pin display style to match the aesthetic of your home.
Materials and colors give off different ambience. For example, light canvas materials tend to look casual and soft. If you want a more professional and serious look, try using a pin display box or shadow box.
5. Match The Color Scheme Of Your Room
If you don’t care about home decor or design, you can skip this step. If you do, try selecting a pin display that matches the color scheme of your room (if you don’t have a color scheme, don’t worry about it).
Colors can make any room look put together. I recommend to attempt decorating your room around three colors so your decor and furniture complement each other (you don’t need to follow this rule to the t). For example, light wood, blue, and white.
Conclusion
In this post, I’ve listed several creative products/ideas for displaying your enamel pin and button collection. I hope that these button display ideas were helpful! I’ve also listed some tips to help you find the right pin display for you.
If you have a button or pin collection stored away at home, I highly recommend trying out some products listed above or DIY-ing your own pin display. It takes a long time to collect pins, so utilize them into your home decor!
Pins and buttons make excellent decor and add a pop of personality to your home. Whether you have a small or large pin collection, show off your pins proudly! What are your favorite ways to display pins and buttons?