I recently came across a fabulous Etsy seller called Fairyfolk, which inspired me to showcase a few unusual but frankly cool felt buttonholes.  Now I’m the first to admit I’m a complete sucker for fresh, seasonal flowers, but these are enough to persuade me otherwise…

Woodland Boutonniere

These fun and elegant woodland inspired buttonholes are handmade by Etsy seller Fairyfolk.  I love how simple this idea is, but how stunning the result is – just three different coloured tiny ‘wool blooms’ and a pretty earthy brown ribbon.

Kite Buttonholes

Image: Ben Blood

These kite buttonholes were made by the bride and groom from felt, and I reckon for a crafty bride they wouldn’t be difficult to recreate.  A little bit of stitching down the middle, and a kite tail made from a strand of wool.  What a totally unique idea!

Hooray Pennant Brooch

Although listed as a brooch, I reckon these funky mini flags would double up as great buttonholes.  Made by another Etsy seller called Chet and Dot, they have a tiny pin at the back to fasten them on and I just love the tiny ‘hooray’ stitched onto the flag.  Again, another one that could be made by a craft bride or a friend nifty with a needle.

Is anyone going for a different or quirky buttonhole?  Are you making them yourselves?  Do get in contact or leave a comment as I would love to get some more ideas on alternatives to traditional floral buttonholes.