It's that magical time of the year when we finally transform our humble abode into a seasonal wonderland. And what's the main star of the show? The Christmas tree, of course! But with so many
I have a confession to make - I love buttons! Okay, that's pretty well known. I've been collecting them for years and years and have a whole hoard of them. Usually, I work them into my jewelry, but I'm always looking for other beautiful ways to repurpose them. While the idea for this project isn't anything new, I think my take on them is a little different. Most of the tutorials I've found for them have you starting at the top of the ornament and working down. It only made sense to me to work in the other direction. But first, gather your materials. You'll need: Wire 8-12 buttons in increasing/decreasing sizes Star beads Chain-nose pliers Wire cutters Round-nose pliers (I have links to all of these materials on Amazon at the end of this post) I used 26 gauge copper-colored wire, but any gauge up to about 20 should fit into your buttonholes and beads. And, I found the star beads at the Dollar Tree! To begin, cut your wire down to about 10 inches and bend it in half, but don't crease it, leave it in a gentle bend. Then insert the two ends into two of the holes on your largest button. Slide the button down to the crease, then begin stacking the rest of the beads getting smaller as you stack. Make sure that for four-holed buttons you insert the wire in the holes that are diagonal from each other. Keep the wire separated until you reach the top. Twist a little of the wire together. Slide on your star bead, making sure to insert the wire into the bottom of the star so that the point is up. Create a wrapped loop above the star, ensuring that the loop is large enough to insert an ornament hanger, twine, or ribbon into it. For the above ornament, I left it without the base, but it's easy enough to start with a couple of brown buttons to make your tree trunk. In fact, I created a video on making one of these Button Christmas Tree Ornaments that includes using the brown beads. I used white buttons for most of my ornaments to give them more of a Farmhouse Style feel, but you could use whatever colors match your other decorations and your style. It's easy to get carried away and make a whole forest of them! I've got all mine hanging on my tree, but am considering adding them as accents on some of my gifts as well. Have fun with this project and let me know if you make any of these cute button trees! I've shared this on the Handmade Hangout Party and DIY Salvaged Junk Projects. Also, if you'd like to find any of the materials I used on Amazon, here are links to similar ones: Star Beads White Buttons Button Mix 26 gauge Craft Wire Assortment Jewelry plier set *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
These gnome ornaments are such a fun DIY Christmas decoration! Yarn and a clay pot become a whimsical ornament for the Christmas tree in just a few minutes. It's such a quick and simple craft! These Christmas gnomes look great on the tree, or as part of a wreath or garland! Gnomes are known as good luck symbols who protect the home, making these cute little Scandinavian inspired ornaments the perfect homemade gift for the gnome lover in your life. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which
If you want to bring a glam vintage feel to your holiday decor, there’s a cool idea – make jewelry Christmas trees! Here are some great examples.
Don’t we always say this every year? I can’t believe that the year is almost over. And that means it’s almost Christmas. I’ve done several posts about Christmas. You can see them here, here, here, here, here and here. And if you’re looking for sources and even more ideas please check out the new […]
Je näher Weihnachten rückt, umso aktueller werden die einfachen weihnachtlichen Dekorationsideen. Denn man hat wenig Zeit und trotzdem möchte man eine
A traditional festive recipe with a treacle and rum twist, this glazed ham will have you coming back for more. For a new family favourite, try our cola ham for Christmas.
As we head into the final weekend before Christmas, I’m sharing my favorite Holiday pins from Pinterest. Dreamy & festive imagery to get even the scroogiest in the Holiday mindset. Cheers to a spirited and perhaps spiked(?) weekend. Top photo via Madwell. Via Habitually Chic Via This is Everything Via Fantas-tisch Via Sleigh Me Via 100 Layer Cake Via Idealist Mom Via Thorn + Sparrow Via Free People
A creamy, sugar free hot chocolate made with white chocolate. Enjoy this keto white hot chocolate after a day out in the snow or while you are decorating your Christmas Tree.
Last week my daughter Zoë and I were grocery shopping when she noticed a huge pile of magazines offered by the supermarket. For some reason (maybe because they were the Christmas edition), they reminded me of the old magazine Christmas trees we made in primary school. So feeling a little nostalgic, Zoë (5) and I
Gingerbread ideas and inspiration
Early Christmas Morning Watercolor paint with Black marker on a white colored watercolor recycled paper Beautiful decoration or gift 9" X 12" Doesn't come with frame THIS ITEM IS AN ORIGINAL ARTWORK, NOT A PRINT - - - Notes - - - -The colors of this item may vary due to your screen settings. - - - Shipping info - - - ** If you want to purchase more then one item please CONTACT ME, we can arrange a BETTER SHIPPING PRICE depending on the items and your location! ** -Please be sure to have the right address on your Etsy account. We are not responsible for any changes in your address. -Due to the high shipping cost in Canada, the tracking fee is not included in the shipping fee. If you do want a tracking number please contact us! We can arrange a price. We are not responsible if the package is lost in the mail. If you do not receive your package 3-4 weeks after the order, please contact us! -Please be advised, in addition to CtrlG's shipping & handling charge, YOU MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF DUTIES AND TAXES ASSESSED BY your CUSTOMS UPON THE RECEIPT OF YOUR PACKAGE. Please check with your local customs office for more information about duty and tax rates. - - - Links - - - Share your thoughts on my social media. LINK FOR INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/ctrlg.designs/ LINK FOR FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/ctrlg.designs/
Je näher Weihnachten rückt, umso aktueller werden die einfachen weihnachtlichen Dekorationsideen. Denn man hat wenig Zeit und trotzdem möchte man eine
Shiny Brite ornaments were created by American businessman Max Eckardt in 1937. Before World War II, almost all of the glass ornaments on American Christmas trees were imported from Germany. It was…
Je näher Weihnachten rückt, umso aktueller werden die einfachen weihnachtlichen Dekorationsideen. Denn man hat wenig Zeit und trotzdem möchte man eine
Minimize waste this holiday season by sourcing and reusing vintage and antique Christmas ornaments.
Love a Christmas look of red, green & tartan plaids? Decorate an English inspired, classic tree using these traditional Christmas tree ideas!
This cheese board is super simple and festive with all the ingredients assembled to look like a Christmas tree. What is not to love?
