Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Christmas Crafts #1

Can you believe it? It's time to start thinking about creating for Christmas. I guess it just never feels real until it's okay to really display your creations!

For this tree I wanted to use some of my many many buttons to create a little Christmas tree.
1. Using a 3-7/8"x8-7/8" Styrofoam Cone, paint green using acrylic paint.
2. Using strong adhesive glue green buttons on cone. I used a straight pin to hold the buttons until the glue dried.
3. Once dry, glue on pink buttons.
4. Top tree with ribbon.
Ribbon: Hibiscus Burst Saddle Stitch (Papertrey Ink)
Buttons: New Leaf, Ripe Avocado, Hibiscus Burst (Papertrey Ink)
Paint: Leaf Green Craft Paint (Apple Barrel Colors Plaid)

Do you have a ton of buttons? I haven't tried this, but I think a button ornament would be super cute!

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I have two events this weekend happening in Middle Tennessee! I hope if you're local you'll come join us for a free make and take!

The Scrap Room: Friday 5:00 - 6:30 pm You can find more details here.

The Sassy Scrapper: Saturday, November 20 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm You can find more details here.

Thanks for stopping by!
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15 comments:

  1. Bonita RoseNovember 17, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    fabulous tree.. love the bright colors..the pics are fab... I'm thinking of doing some ornaments like this too, for an ornament exchange I'm a part of! BRAVO!!!

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  2. Karen B.November 17, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    Way too cute! Love the idea of the ornament as well.

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  3. LaurelNovember 17, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Oh how cute, love it!

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  4. BeaNovember 17, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    beauty!!

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  5. Anita RexNovember 17, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Oh how I love this! Beautiful! It will look so lovely being displayed!

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  6. AGohlNovember 17, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Super Cute! I've been trying to think of something small that I can make to give my desk at work a little holiday cheer, I may make one of those for my desk at work!!! :)

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  7. AnonymousNovember 17, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    hello there thanks for your grat post, as usual ((o:

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  8. AnnNovember 17, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Cute, cute, cute! I'd love to make one...although I'm not sure I could part with that many buttons! ;)

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  9. naomi chokrNovember 17, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    I love it! my friend is making one where she is using pins to secure the buttons.

    I wish i had time to make one for myself

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  10. Lisa PetrellaNovember 17, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Cute! Are you going to display this in your home for the holidays or give it as a gift?

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  11. EliseNovember 17, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    WHOA, girl! GREAT, GREAT, SMOKIN' HOT and GREAT, creation, cute girl!

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  12. WinterNovember 17, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    CUTE! I saw one similar last year and wanted to create it for this year, but I forgot! Thanks for the reminder! :)

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  13. MerryNovember 17, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Oh, I so love this. Such wonderful colours and I love all the buttons.

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  14. ~Tammy~November 18, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Oh Courtney this is adorable! Way too cute! I love the PINK!!! Thanks for sharing the tip on using the pin while the buttons dry. I hope you have more fab projects to share!

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  15. Dana GustafsonNovember 19, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    oh boy! I have a cone stashed waiting to be beautified. I love your pink and green tree!

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