Christmas Project #5 : Button Trees (in progress)
This fantastic idea comes from the very talented Tia Bennett. She created one for Two Peas - I simply printed out the photo + instructions and went to work. Click her name to get to the sample + how to.
One of the coolest things about this project is that Simon was interested in playing along. One of the first things we did was sort buttons. I had been storing them all together in a big jar and found it easier to work with for this project once they were sorted by color.
After awhile they looked like this:
Simon worked and worked (such a good motor skills exercise) and declared his tree finished. Love it:
I went with red, brown, cream, and a bit of green. Mine is still in progress (and I started a second one with clear buttons):
And the best thing to do after a big craft project:
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Hi,
I read your blog everyday. You are such an inspiration. I loved this post, specially the last photo. It's so precious...
Do you know where can I buy online those styrafoam cones? I need a shop that ships to Europe...Thanks
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Such a gorgeous photo!!
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Super cute! Love the photo of your "Nap"........what a great photo to share! Thanks!
Love the trees too! Good way to use up buttons in a project.
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Might try this one!
Again great results :-)
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Great idea.
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COOL! I have three kids with special needs and I am ALWAYS looking for an interesting craft that all THREE kids can participate in. This will be PERFECT!! Thank you for sharing this.
I now have a reason for those 4 million obsessively purchased buttons..YEAH!!
:)
Suzanne
www.suzannebalvanz.blogspot.com
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They are awesome! Love the one from Simon, he did a great job!!! And a deserved nap I think!! ;-)
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precious photo! love it, of course!!! and your tree projects are awesome!!! TFS!
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Ali,
I am linked to your site and read your autism info periodically. I have a nephew with possible autism and we will know at the end of this month. I recently found out that I am pregnant. I am wondering if you could shed any light on anything I can do during this time to stay healthy, other than the obvious. Have you found any research at all that this is environmental such as lead-based or even things as silly as using deodorant with aluminum in it. If you have time, please get back with me. I appreciate it!
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This is so sweet, Ali. I love that we get to peek into your life, and share in the anticipation of Christmas with you. (I'm trying to hold off until after Thanksgiving, except for doing a bit of early gift-shopping, but I may not make it!) Thank you so much.
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Love the trees. Simon's tree is perfect.
I love how you are doing craft together. I especially love the picture---so precious.
Jess
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Awesome idea!! The last picture melts my heart!! You're a wonderful MOM! Thanks for sharing all your inspirations/christmas spirits! \,,/, Angie
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Thank you for sharing! Such a great project to do with the kids :)
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Aww! What a cute pic of the two of you napping while holding hands. So cute! and I love the button trees, we'll definitely have to try that! Thanks for such great ideas!
Melissa
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love!
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The picture of you and Simon is most definitly a special moment one that needs to have a special project for it. I love the tree project and I have a ton of buttons. May have to put it in the memory for next year.
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That craft is awesome! And where did you find that cute basket on the table holding the books - so cute!
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What a great craft idea to share with kids! Also, you two are soooooo cute napping!
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OK... I've got to go out for awhile and get some things. Gonna do this project. Thanks for sharing.
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Awwwww and double Awwwww ;)
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