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Button Christmas Wreath Embroidery Hoop Art {Tutorial}
Hang this little button wreath as a nod to the holiday and to primitive style. This will look as cute in your home as in your office.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Time to complete: 1 hour
Age range: 10+
Things you’ll need:
Holiday-colored buttons
Embroidery hoop
Burlap
Narrow ribbon
Scissors
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks
Things to do:
1. Cut your burlap about 2 inches taller and wider than your embroidery hoop, all the way around.
2. Open the hoop, insert the burlap, and snap the hoop back into place. Make sure the burlap is taut.
3. Trace a circle in the center of the burlap. Warm up your hot glue gun.
4. Glue several buttons onto the traced circle as shown.
5. Glue another layer of buttons inside the first.
6. Add smaller buttons on top to fill in the spaces and give the project dimension.
7. Tie your ribbon into a bow.
8. Glue this to the wreath.
9. Trim the burlap even with the hoop.
Cinnamon Christmas Tree Ornament {Video} Tutorial
Decorate your Christmas tree with these dainty tree ornaments. The cinnamon sticks will add a sweet smell to your home, adding to the charm of Christmas time.
Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 15 Minutes
Age range: 6 and up *Younger ages should use craft glue
Things you’ll need:
Cinnamon sticks
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks
Greenery
Buttons
Jute
Scissors
Things to do:
1. Trim four pieces of greenery, all descending in size.
2. Attach three pieces to the cinnamon stick and one coming out of the top.
3. Use your hot glue gun to decorate the greenery with buttons in different sizes and colors.
4. Cut a six-inch piece of jute and knot the ends, creating a loop.
5. Use hot glue to attach it to the top of your tree, creating a hanger for your ornament.
