styrofoam button ornament

By Admin on February 15, 2013 in Home Decor

A styrofoam button ornament – This quick craft project is bright and cheery and EASY PEASY! It is great for a kids craft on a rainy day, scout activity or for a girls night in.

Materials to make a styrofoam button ornament:

Styrofoam ball (the bigger it is, the longer it will take and the more buttons you will need),
Button orange pink green
Straight pins with white pearly ball ends
Ribbon.

Directions to make a styrofoam button ornament:

1. Using a Styrofoam ball in the size of your choice, cut a piece of ribbon 10 inches long and tie a bow in the middle. Attach both ends of the ribbon to the ball with a straight pins.

2. Place your first button on the ends of the ribbon. Secure it following step 3.

3. Place the buttons on the surface of the styrofoam. Use a straight pin to hold the button in place. (If you want you can also use HOLD THE FOAM glue to hold them in place) Use multiple colors of the round buttons and the push pins to cover the entire surface.

If you would like to create multiple Styrofoam ball ornaments, you can find them sold in bags and separately at your local craft store. They are most often found in the floral isle. I am sure you can order them on line too.