I am super excited to share this Christmas Tree Button Craft. I have never tried button crafts before so this was a first for me and something I felt quite proud of. It's a great fun idea for kids and can be done in the classroom or at home.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Perfect for Kids: A great project for little hands to practice fine motor skills while creating festive decorations.
- Add Your Own Touch: Personalize the tree with your choice of button colors, sizes, and patterns to create a one-of-a-kind holiday decoration.
- Fun Gift Idea: These button Christmas trees make thoughtful, homemade gifts that friends and family will adore.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Green Foam
- Brown Foam
- Scissors
- Glue gun
- Buttons
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🖌️ How To Make This Christmas Tree Craft Using Buttons
- Step 1: To begin with, I cut out a Christmas Tree shape from the green foam.
- Step 2: I then cut out a tree trunk from the brown foam material.
- Step 3: I then used the glue gun to glue the base of the tree to the trunk.
- Step 4: Now the tree is ready to start adding buttons.
- Step 5: Using the glue gun I placed glue on the button and then began sticking them to the Christmas Tree.
- Step 6: I chose to use green white and red buttons to go with my Christmas theme but you could you any buttons you like. I think using different colours and different shapes and sizes can make this craft idea really effective.
- Step 7: You can buy buttons from lots of different places but I find buying packets of craft buttons more cost effective. You then fill up the tree with buttons until it is completely covered.
- Step 8: This was a fun craft for me to make and I think it would be fun for kids or adults alike.
I really hope you like this craft idea. I'm hoping to make some more in the upcoming months as I have lots of ideas in my head.
Enjoy.
💡 Pro Tip: Make mini versions as handmade gift tags—functional, personal, and super cute! These miniature trees add a unique touch to presents and can double as keepsake ornaments.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Back Your Base: Glue your buttons onto a thin foam sheet instead of plain paper to create a sturdier tree that holds its shape better during handling and display.
- Create Button Shades: Sort your green buttons into light, medium, and dark tones, and blend them together when arranging to give the tree a natural, textured appearance.
- Invisible Attachments: Dab glue underneath each button rather than around the edges to avoid visible glue marks that can dull the final clean look.
- Top with a Statement: Choose an oversized or uniquely shaped button for the star or tree topper, making the decoration instantly stand out with personality.
- Add Beaded Garland: String a thin thread of tiny beads and drape it loosely across the buttons to mimic a garland, adding extra sparkle and festive detail.
- Frame for Gifting: Mount your finished button tree onto a colorful cardstock background and frame it behind glass to transform the craft into a keepsake-worthy holiday gift.
💭 FAQs
Arranging buttons by size or color helps children identify and create patterns, enhancing early math and sequencing skills.
Incorporating buttons of various textures and sizes engages multiple senses, enriching the tactile experience for children.
Simple and nostalgic, this craft encourages collaboration between children and older family members, strengthening familial connections.
Crafting Christmas trees opens discussions about holiday customs worldwide, fostering cultural awareness and appreciation.
Brilliant Christmas Tree Button Craft
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Green Foam
- Brown Foam
- Glue gun
- Buttons
Instructions
- To begin with, I cut out a Christmas Tree shape from the green foam.
- I then cut out a tree trunk from the brown foam material.
- Now the tree is ready to start adding buttons.
- I chose to use green white and red buttons to go with my Christmas theme but you could you any buttons you like.
- I think using different colours and different shapes and sizes can make this craft idea really effective.
- You can buy buttons from lots of different places but I find buying packets of craft buttons more cost effective.
- You then fill up the tree with buttons until it is completely covered.
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What a cute craft idea! My kids now have a craft/game room and I can't wait to do stuff like this with them in their new improved room of fun.
Creative idea! This is the cutest Christmas tree.. Your'e such a talented person. I wish I could the same thing with you.
My grandchildren and I just finished making candy canes and wreaths with beads for the Christmas tree. We have a few more ornament crafts then I think we'll try these. The kids will enjoy using something we haven't used before. I'm thinking of maybe adding magnets as my kitchen has nothing Christmas themed. Thank-you for the wonderful fun idea!
This is a cute craft idea. I enjoy doing seasonal crafts and activities with my kiddos.
There's no doubt that arts and crafts make the kids more excited about the Holidays! I think this is so much fun and my youngest would enjoy making this!
This is such a cute craft idea. I will have to get out my supplies and make some this weekend. My Daughter will love it.
What an easy craft to make! I will share this with a good friend. She runs her own pre-school and I know she'll love to make this with her cute little students. Thanks for the idea!
Oh it's a fun idea. 🙂 I think it is great for kids for developing fine motor skills.
This is such a great activity idea for the kids. Such a cute button Christmas tree. It can help kids to be more creative and talented when it comes to art.
Oh thanks. I am pleased you like it. We had fun making this craft. The buttons from hobby craft are cool too!
Thank you for sharing this amazing decoration shopping idea. This will help me in saving a lot.