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Buttoned Up Christmas Tree Ornament

If you’re wondering what to do with all of the metal christmas tree ornaments and décor shapes showing up in the local craft store the answer is simple: button them up! I had so much fun with this Christmas tree ornament project – and it really is simple and fun to do. In fact, my kids (8 and 10 years old) have made these kinds of projects themselves as well! Of course my favorite buttons these days are the color blends – and this is a perfect project to showcase them.

Christmas Tree Color Blends

Supplies:

Steps:

Step 1: Cover the outside with washi tape.

Tip: Seal the edges with matte finish liquid adhesive so that it doesn’t come loose.

Step 2: Put a thick coat of liquid adhesive inside the shape. If there are unsealed edges be careful to either keep the adhesive away from the edge.

Buttons Glued to Tree OrnamentStep 3: Fill the shape with buttons! I used wood buttons for my trunk, and the beautiful green buttons all over the tree area.

Step 4: Layer a few small buttons if there are bigger gaps showing, just add a bit of liquid adhesive to the back of them when you set them on.

Christmas Tree close-upStep 5: Finish by sprinkling a bit of glitter if desired – this adds sparkle and will fill in any small crack areas.

Christmas Tree Ornament by May Flaum for Buttons Galore

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For over a decade May Flaum has taught classes both at local stores and on-line, worked in all aspects of the paper crafting business from publishing books to managing a local store and worked with top manufacturers. From designing pages and other projects for publication to teaching on-line as well as at local stores – her goal is simple: Inspire creativity while promoting great products and having a good time.

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2 Responses to Buttoned Up Christmas Tree Ornament

  1. Shari November 23, 2015 at 11:48 AM #

    That is pretty awesome. I would have never thought of it. There is only one thing better than a bag full of green buttons. That’s a bag full of purple buttons. ^_^ Love your tree. Thanks so much for sharing. ♥

  2. Nancy Nally December 7, 2015 at 2:43 PM #

    I think you and May could probably agree about the purple! :-)

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