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Holiday Gift Container Embellished with Christmas Buttons & GIVEAWAY!

The Christmas season is getting closer, and along with the season comes cookie baking.  Giving baked goods as a gift becomes even more festive when delivered in a handmade gift box embellished with themed Christmas buttons.

Holiday Candy Gift Container with Themed ButtonsDirections to make a gift box with Christmas buttons:

I began with an unfinished wooden box I purchased at a craft store, and painted using “Santa Red” (how appropriate!) on the inside of the lid and the outside of the box.  I also painted the inside of the box base a dark green to match the felt.

Red Painted Wood Gift Box with Holiday Buttons

I lined the lid of the box with a circle cut from dark green felt, glued in place using Fabri-Tac Adhesive.  The dark green showing through the tree cut-out in the top of the box made the perfect showcase for the Christmas buttons.

Felt Lid Lining of Holiday Candy Gift Box with Buttons

To embellish the felt tree using the Christmas buttons, I began by removing the shanks from the candy cane and peppermint swirl candy buttons using the Button Shank Remover and gluing them to the felt using the Fabri-Tac Adhesive.  I also glued on three of the micro buttons to simulate ornaments.  I glued the star to the tree top without removing the shank, since it fit nicely into the cut out area.

Button Embellished Holiday Gift Box Lid

A red and green stitched grosgrain ribbon glued around the lid added another touch of texture to the wooden gift box, and I used a gift-shaped Christmas button as a final accent and to cover the ribbon ends.

Button Embellished Holiday Candy Gift Box Front

 

With a little paint, some felt, and some Christmas buttons, you can make a gift of goodies even more personal.  Make several at a time before the holiday season is in full swing, so they’re ready for y0ur fresh baked holiday gifts.

Thanks for stopping by,

Carla

November 16 is National Button Day.  Leave a comment here with your favorite button collection an you could win themed Christmas buttons.  Comments must be received by Sunday night at midnight est.

 

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11 Responses to Holiday Gift Container Embellished with Christmas Buttons & GIVEAWAY!

  1. jen November 16, 2012 at 9:25 AM #

    i love my heart buttons collection/

  2. Mamacita November 16, 2012 at 9:57 AM #

    I have a collection of Vintage buttons that I just love,

  3. Becki Wagner November 16, 2012 at 9:57 AM #

    I love the cookie jar theme buttons. They are so adorable!

  4. Michele aka Goat Girl November 16, 2012 at 10:51 AM #

    I love your clear & frosted flower shaped buttons! Super cute gift box! I love how the Christmas buttons really made the project.

  5. Alicia November 16, 2012 at 7:33 PM #

    Oh, it’s impossible to choose – truly impossible!! I just picked one at random: Purple Passion Flowers :)

  6. KAY November 16, 2012 at 7:45 PM #

    I love the Latte assortment of satin finished, hand dyed buttons. they’re so pretty.

  7. sharon gullikson November 16, 2012 at 10:29 PM #

    My grandma’s vintage buttons in a can–that is my very favorite. Nice memories, too! sharon dot gullikson at gmail dot com

  8. Milly November 17, 2012 at 12:57 AM #

    I have a weakness for Christmas-themed buttons, and I absolutely adore your Santa & Friends set….such sweet faces!

  9. debb November 17, 2012 at 7:43 AM #

    Love all buttons- I have some in jars that I will never be able to use for projects because I love them as they are! I love your button and trim kits- oceanic especially!

  10. Denise Alberty-Small November 18, 2012 at 7:50 PM #

    My favorites are spring flowers.

  11. Lauren J November 18, 2012 at 9:32 PM #

    I love the Pirate’s Life Collection!
    So fun!!!

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