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:

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  1. Sharna says…
    11/13/2007

    Love those little dishes you used to sort the buttons!! Especially the little square ones.... Thanks for sharing your projects, very inspiring!

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  2. heidi y says…
    11/13/2007

    I LOVE those trees... Something I really think I can do - and finish!! Thanks for sharing this with us!! I love how you show us how you include Simon, my little ones always want to help :) I like your last pix...

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  3. Sam Raymond says…
    11/13/2007

    Hey Simon
    Love the tree you made and all the great colours and buttons you picked to on it. Out of them all I think your is the best. Well done! Can't wait to see what you are going to make next.

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  4. agnieszka says…
    11/13/2007

    Ali,
    I love the way you guys hald hands while sleeping that picture is preciouse:)
    I'm looking forward to see more of your great ideas.
    lots of love for you and your for your family,
    Agnieszka from Wisconsin
    P.S.
    My daughter loved Simon's costume.

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  5. jodie allen says…
    11/13/2007

    that is the sweetest photo ever! how nice you get to lay down and rest together! and can't wait to start my own tree! great idea!

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  6. mandydake says…
    11/13/2007

    Love the photo of the two of you.. Priceless!

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  7. Kelly G. says…
    11/13/2007

    Ali, that last photo just melts my heart - so sweet to see you holding hands :)

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    11/13/2007

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  9. bucket says…
    11/13/2007

    Oh I love that picture of you and your son! So sweet. I miss my babies being babies, they are 16 and 17 now so holding the mama's is like - whatever. LOL.
    bucket

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  10. Gayle says…
    11/13/2007

    How precious is that. Love the photo at the end of you and Simon, and love the simple project brought back. Thanks for sharing Ali!

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  11. Kelly Jo says…
    11/13/2007

    I love the photo of you and Simon. Adorable.

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  12. Brianna says…
    11/13/2007

    Those are cute. You should totally publish a holiday crafts book.

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  13. Brittany says…
    11/13/2007

    The last photo is amazing. I also loved the buttons trees...it's been bookmarked for awhile now....

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  14. Leigh C. says…
    11/13/2007

    Ali,
    You and Simon are creating such great memories together:-) My oldest son is 14 and my youngest is 5. You will soooo remember these special times when Simon is a teen and too busy for crafting:-)

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  15. Goddess of Leonie says…
    11/13/2007

    that is the most beautiful thing... crafting with your boy... and then napping... LOVE the little cupped hands together...
    seasons blessings to you and your loved ones...

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  16. Rachel says…
    11/14/2007

    So so funny! I have just been making trees like this and I had no idea they were on 2 peas!!! I have done some trees where I have covered them with bits of christmas paper which looks really cool. Thank you so much for all the lovely christmas inspiration!!! Love the album idea!
    makes me in the mood to do some more!

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  17. Vicky Kelly says…
    11/14/2007

    What a fab cool idea! Have you done a ribbon tree, uses the similar cone, VERY cool!

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  18. Beth says…
    11/14/2007

    Love the photo of you and Simon....I've been reading this daily for a few years now...can't believe how BIG he's getting!

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  19. Pam says…
    11/14/2007

    Love this idea. And you know what would be fun? To spray paint the foam gold or silver when using clear buttons for some extra shimmer!

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  20. ady abreu says…
    11/14/2007

    I love that picture... beautiful...

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  21. ady abreu says…
    11/14/2007

    I love that picture... beautiful...

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  22. gabbe says…
    11/14/2007

    love this idea & I love that Simon made his own too!
    Gonna do this one with my daughter too- so fun!
    We're having quite a week with you- our advent boxes are done, our decorations have started being put out, I'm making some of those word cards on my computer for packages/decorating, the Christmas albums are getting started this week too (I'm taking an online album class).
    All the projects are going together very quickly! I'm filled with such wonderful holiday spirit that isn't filled with all the craziness and shopping- just good quality time together. It's simply awesome!
    The photo of you & Simon is such a treasure- love it!
    today we're glittering pinecones for our Thanksgiving table 8)
    have a great day!

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  23. Cara says…
    11/14/2007

    Did you already have all of those buttons or are those purchased from somewhere?
    Thanks for all the Xmas projects Ali!

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  24. Making My Own Fun says…
    11/14/2007

    Oh, could that picture of you and Simon be any sweeter? I love that. And I love the trees. I need to go buy the materials and get to work!

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  25. mary says…
    11/14/2007

    LOVE simon's tree! just the way HE likes it. good mom ali not to adjust anything
    ~mary

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