Christmas Project #5 : Button Trees (in progress)
This fantastic idea comes from the very talented Tia Bennett. She created one for Two Peas - I simply printed out the photo + instructions and went to work. Click her name to get to the sample + how to.
One of the coolest things about this project is that Simon was interested in playing along. One of the first things we did was sort buttons. I had been storing them all together in a big jar and found it easier to work with for this project once they were sorted by color.
After awhile they looked like this:
Simon worked and worked (such a good motor skills exercise) and declared his tree finished. Love it:
I went with red, brown, cream, and a bit of green. Mine is still in progress (and I started a second one with clear buttons):
And the best thing to do after a big craft project:
Love the trees. Simon's tree is perfect.
I love how you are doing craft together. I especially love the picture---so precious.
Jess
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Awesome idea!! The last picture melts my heart!! You're a wonderful MOM! Thanks for sharing all your inspirations/christmas spirits! \,,/, Angie
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Thank you for sharing! Such a great project to do with the kids :)
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Aww! What a cute pic of the two of you napping while holding hands. So cute! and I love the button trees, we'll definitely have to try that! Thanks for such great ideas!
Melissa
Sign in or sign up to comment.
love!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
The picture of you and Simon is most definitly a special moment one that needs to have a special project for it. I love the tree project and I have a ton of buttons. May have to put it in the memory for next year.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
That craft is awesome! And where did you find that cute basket on the table holding the books - so cute!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
What a great craft idea to share with kids! Also, you two are soooooo cute napping!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
OK... I've got to go out for awhile and get some things. Gonna do this project. Thanks for sharing.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Awwwww and double Awwwww ;)
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Love all these inexpensive, homemade, crafty Christmas projects. Thank you for the inspiration!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Great project! I love this last picture of you and Simon.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Great idea! Can't wait to try it with my kids. Love the picture of you and Simon. So sweet!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
you two are the definition of adorable! Love the trees. My kids would have a blast with this craft!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
i just adore that picture of you and simon . . .someone very special knows how much you value remembering times like that. love the way you are holding hands. ethan loves to put his whole arm up my shirt sleeve when he naps with me.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Thanks for sharing all your Christmas projects...they all have me itching to get creating! Thank you especially for sharing the photo of you and Simon napping...how sweet is that?
Stephanie
Sign in or sign up to comment.
love the button tree idea - I finished my advent calendar - put the boxes on a canvas and added jingle bells to the bottom - ROCKS - thank you for the idea !!!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
The trees are adorable! But the picture of you and Simon are PRICELESS.
Love you guys!
Jessica
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Hi Ali,
Thanks for sharing such fun Christmas projects. Love the trees and the sweet picture of you and Simon.
Julia
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Great project to try out with my 4 year old boy-love Simon's finished art. You always keep the inspiration coming.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I love that photo of you and Simon. So precious! Wow.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Thanks for all the fun Christmas ideas! I can't wait to try them all!
Brooke
Sign in or sign up to comment.
This just melts my heart! How completely precious.
Love the trees! I've already picked out my buttons to try this myself. Thanks!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Ali,
Love this project. And that last photo? Well, suffice to say, I got goose bumps and teary-eyed.
Thanks for sharing!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
i had this bookmarked last year, and wanted to do it with the kids.
i think this will be a SUPER FUN thing for all of them to do this year. thank god i have so many buttons.
:)
Sign in or sign up to comment.