This Cute As A Button Ornament craft is the perfect blend of art, imagination and celebration. Gather up a few supplies from around the house and let your kids explore their own creativity as they create colorful festive tree ornaments.

With these easy instructions and minimal materials needed, you can have an afternoon full of crafting fun that will leave everyone in the family feeling happy, creative and maybe even inspired!

Craft Stick & Button Tree Ornament

Introducing a fun and festive holiday craft tutorial that ANYONE can recreate this weekend. I titled this our “Cute As A Button Tree Ornament” and I sure hope you inspired to make one with YOUR cutie!

If you’re looking for a unique way to get your kids involved in the Christmas season, or maybe trying to figure out what to give as handmade gifts this year? Look no further. The Cute As A Button Tree Ornament is an adorable, easy-to-make project accessible for all ages that’s sure to bring smiles when hung on the Christmas tree.

Not only is it simple and quick with minimal materials needed, it can be customized with different colors, buttons and decorative elements giving each family member one of their own special creations. Gather around with some hot cocoa and creative spirits to see how you too can make these cute little ornaments with your little one today!

Happy crafting and decorating for the holidays, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your button tree ornament with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! I can’t wait to see your child’s finished picture frame ornament creations!#gluedtomycrafts

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This festive DIY ornament is perfect for adorning your tree and creating lasting memories. Not only will it look beautiful, but the act of crafting on its own can help create a special bonding moment between parents, teachers or educators and their children.

Craft Supplies:

Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {4 per ornament}
School Glue or Hot Glue Gun
Green Craft Paint
Brown Craft Paint
Foam Paint Brush
Small Paper Plate
Small Craft Buttons
Paper Craft Scissors
4×6 Printed Picture {one per Christmas tree ornament}
Paint Markers or Sharpie Markers
Twine or Ribbon

Directions:

First things first – paint three of your four jumbo popsicle sticks completely green, while painting the remaining one, brown.
Set aside to let them dry completely.
Next up – get the glue gun hot and ready!
Start off by gluing the THREE green painted popsicle sticks together to look like a triangle.
Now grab your printed picture and the scissors.
Trim down the printed picture so it fits inside the triangle popsicle stick piece.
Glue it to the back of your assembled triangle piece.
Next glue the BROWN painted popsicle stick in place, on the back, to look like the Christmas tree stump.
We are heading towards the final steps now! To finish off the Craft Stick Cute As A Button Ornament – glue on the various craft buttons {for the ornaments} all around the tree design, as well as using paint markers to write “cute as a button” on the finished shape as well.
For easy displaying – glue some string to the back for easy hanging on the tree or for adding to gift packages under the tree!
Once done, set it all aside to let it dry completely before you display them proudly.

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Cute As A Button Ornament Craft For Kids

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Tools:

School Glue or Hot Glue Gun
Foam Paint Brush
Small Paper Plate
Paper Craft Scissors
Paint Markers or Sharpie Markers

Supplies:

Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {4 per ornament}
Green Craft Paint
Brown Craft Paint
Small Craft Buttons
4 x6 Printed Picture
Twine or Ribbon

Instructions:

First things first - paint three of your four jumbo popsicle sticks completely green, while painting the remaining one, brown.
Set aside to let them dry completely.
Next up - get the glue gun hot and ready!
Start off by gluing the THREE green painted popsicle sticks together to look like a triangle.
Now grab your printed picture and the scissors.
Trim down the printed picture so it fits inside the triangle popsicle stick piece.
Glue it to the back of your assembled triangle piece.
Next glue the BROWN painted popsicle stick in place, on the back, to look like the Christmas tree stump.
We are heading towards the final steps now! To finish off the Craft Stick Cute As A Button Ornament - glue on the various craft buttons {for the ornaments} all around the tree design, as well as using paint markers to write "cute as a button" on the finished shape as well.
For easy displaying - glue some string to the back for easy hanging on the tree or for adding to gift packages under the tree!
Once done, set it all aside to let it dry completely before you display them proudly.

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