DIY Button Christmas Tree: A Crafty and Fun Holiday Project for Adults Ready to deck the halls with something a little more... buttoned up? This festive craft project is perfect for creative grown-ups who love a little sparkle, a little glue, and a lot of personality. Get ready to create your very own button Christmas tree—no pine needles, no watering, just pure crafty joy. What You’ll Need: Buttons: Big, small, colorful, vintage, random. Go wild. Foam cone: Your tree base. Grab one from the craft store or make your own from cardboard. Hot glue gun or super glue: A crafter’s best friend (and occasional foe). Pearl head pins: Optional but highly recommended. Instant ornaments! Ribbon, glitter, sequins, mini stars, pompoms: Basically, anything shiny and joyful. Holiday playlist: Not required, but highly encouraged. Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Button Sorting Bonanza Dump your button hoard on the table. Sort by size or color if you're feeling organized. Otherwise, embrace the chaos. 2. Glue Like There’s No Tomorrow Start at the bottom of your foam cone and glue on your biggest buttons. Keep stacking smaller ones as you work your way up. Overlap a little, have fun with it, and try not to glue your fingers together. 3. Patch the Bald Spots See some foam peeking through? Plug those gaps with small buttons. It's like a button spa treatment. 4. Crown Your Tree Top your tree with a button stack, a glittery star, a bow, or even a tiny plastic dinosaur wearing a Santa hat. No judgment here. 5. Time to Decorate Stick pearl pins between buttons to mimic ornaments. Or glue on sequins, beads, or that stray earring you lost the match to. 6. Inspect and Celebrate Tidy up any glue webs (or call them tinsel). Give your tree a gentle spin. If nothing falls off, pour yourself some eggnog and bask in the glow of your own brilliance. Bonus Tips: Make mini versions to hang on the tree or use as gift toppers. Experiment with color themes: pink & gold, icy blue, rainbow madness. Glitter with caution: It will haunt your carpets until July. Add Some Sparkle and Shine!Time to glam up your button tree! One of the easiest (and prettiest) ways to do it is by using pearl-headed pins—the kind you'd find in sewing kits or corsage bouquets. Just poke them between the buttons and into the foam underneath. Voilà! Instant mini ornaments or twinkly lights—no wires or plugs needed. Bonus: they’ll help keep any wobbly buttons in place too. Not a fan of pearls? No problem. Grab some sparkly beads, sequins, or cute decorative buttons. Just dab a little glue and stick them wherever you like. Want to take it a step further? Try winding thin ribbon or shiny metallic thread around the tree like a garland. A few tiny glue dots here and there will keep it in place. Whether you go full glitter bomb or keep it subtle and sweet, decorate it your way—Liberace would approve either way! Crafting a button Christmas tree is fun, easy, and endlessly customizable. Whether you're going for classy and minimal or joyfully tacky, this DIY project is guaranteed to bring the holiday spirit. So grab your glue gun, channel your inner elf, and make a tree that's as unique as you are! You might also enjoy this other holiday tutorial: [How to Make Button Xmas Trees] – another fun way to turn your button stash into festive magic! Girl, Just Do It Yourself Katie the Creative Lady – Button Tree Christmas Craft The Last Krystallos – Button Christmas Tree Tutorial Sparkles in the Everyday – 'Cute as a Button' DIY Christmas Tree Decoration Re-Fabbed – How to Make Christmas Trees with Buttons Patty Stamps – Button Trees: Great Christmas Craft Create beautiful clothing and accessories with our sewing tutorials and ideas. Make your projects stand out with fancy buttons, embellishments, and jewelry-making tips. Check our blogs for inspiration!