Christmas is one of my favorite seasons of the year. It gives me a reason to try new crafts and it’s the only time of year when it’s acceptable to cover everything in GLITTER! Seriously, my house looks like it was hit by a glitter bomb right now…and that’s ok. I have been a crafting fool these last two weeks, but honestly, I’ve had A LOT on my mind. Crafting is my release, my happy place. Some people run. I cover things in glitter. =)
Gifts made with love are much better don’t you think? So, if you are looking for something special to give to someone this holiday, consider a handmade gift, more specifically handmade ornaments. Here is a tutorial for Easy Button Ornaments. Make sure to scroll all the way down to enter into the Amazon Giveaway!
Easy Handmade Button Ornaments
What you will need:
Buttons- even better if they are vintage
Matching Ribbon
Hot Glue gun
How to:
One of the best parts of handmade ornaments is that you can choose ANY color combinations. I have been on a vintage/rustic/lace and burlap kick lately. I received this Christmas tree from a fellow blogger for my Thriftstore Swap. As soon as I saw the burlap base, I knew that white and burlap was the theme for me!
I may have gone a little overboard on the ribbon. Is there such a thing as TOO. MUCH. RIBBON?
As you can see, making these ornaments are super easy. First, cut 6-8 pieces of ribbon. Use the first ribbon as a template to ensure that each piece is the same length. Grab a button. Glue each loop to the button, making sure to do this in pairs (meaning the loops across from each other). Doing it this way will help with symmetry. Lastly, use a different ribbon or twine for the loop for hanging the ornament on the tree.
That’s it! So easy, yet so fullfilling. =)
Check out these 5 other Handmade ornament ideas!
Hot Glue Gun Glitter Ornaments by The Tiffany Project
Cinnamon Stick Tree Ornament by Crafts Unleashed.
Felt Christmas Tree Ornament by This Heart of Mine
This post is part of the 12 Days of Blogmas and the Thrift Store Swap. Stay tuned for more from each! Oh, and don’t forget to enter our 12 Days of Blogmas Amazon Gift Card!