For Someone You Adore

Have you started to think about Christmas yet? The whole gift shopping thing is almost too daunting. I for one, am not a willing shopper.  I generally go about it like a crazed bank robber. Race in, get what’s on the list and run out the door.

Hence, I always try to make some part of a gift.  I don’t know if people like receiving homemade gifts (I always do) but making them is sure fun. Much more fun than going to a mall. Here’s a little gift idea I recently made for a favorite gal.  You might already have what you need at home.

I thought it was really cute when I spotted it on Pinterest.  Penelope at Modern Minerals also made a really cute button wreath, you can see all the details at her site.  I choose aqua, seafoam and lime green buttons, but you could make it any color under the rainbow.  Why not your favorite color combination?

Here’s how Boomdee did it

• Pick out  14 buttons in gratuated sizes in a color(s) you fancy,  including a star
• Lay out your button combination from smallest to largest
• Pick out five small buttons all the same size for the tree trunk

• Cut a piece of twine 18 inches long
• starting with the trunk, string twine through buttons one at a time
• when you add the first ‘tree’ button, tie it to secure

• Continue stacking all your buttons on your twine
• Top with a Star shaped button and tie

A little button tree for someone you adore

Are you thinking about Christmas Yet?

Related Sites:

Boomdee’s Christmas Pinterest Board