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.
Directions 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carla Schauer
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i love my heart buttons collection/
I have a collection of Vintage buttons that I just love,
I love the cookie jar theme buttons. They are so adorable!
I love your clear & frosted flower shaped buttons! Super cute gift box! I love how the Christmas buttons really made the project.
Oh, it’s impossible to choose – truly impossible!! I just picked one at random: Purple Passion Flowers :)
I love the Latte assortment of satin finished, hand dyed buttons. they’re so pretty.
My grandma’s vintage buttons in a can–that is my very favorite. Nice memories, too! sharon dot gullikson at gmail dot com
I have a weakness for Christmas-themed buttons, and I absolutely adore your Santa & Friends set….such sweet faces!
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!
My favorites are spring flowers.
I love the Pirate’s Life Collection!
So fun!!!