Button Pine Cone Tree
Have you heard? I am on a quest to make 100 different versions of my miniature pine cone tree!
Before
This project is part of this month’s Creative Craft Blog Hop hosted by Celebrate and Decorate. If you are here from Create with Cynthia then Welcome!
This is version number 16 of the miniature pine cone tree. I know, I have a long way to go to get to 100. But there are so many other projects that I have to keep doing, too! Surely you understand!
I used clear nylon string to string these buttons together from my button collection. I put the string through both holes of the button, going up from the back first, and then down back through again.
If it’s hard to see how I did it, go to my Conversation heart garland for a better look.
Tree Topper
The topper for my Button tree is made with three pieces of different colored felt…. but I didn’t make it! It was a gift from my cousin’s wife. She sewed the button on to all three pieces of felt at the same time, making this a cute and easy topper to duplicate if you wish!
Let’s talk buttons. I used buttons from my life long button collection, so I didn’t need to purchase anything for this craft! Do you have a button collection? The way I began my collection is this: When a piece of clothing was worn out, we never threw it away. We cut it up to use for rags. The rags were used when working on greasy things, like car parts. Rough buttons are not something you want on a rag, so we cut the buttons off…. and saved them! Talk about recycling….. we were doing it before there were programs for it!
Now you know how to start a button collection. You can also keep an eye out for buttons at yard sales or thrift stores. Once you have a good sized collection, there are all sorts of things you can create with buttons. There are some ideas on my Button Pinterest board, below.
AFTER!
While I do have more ideas how to decorate this little tree, I am certainly open to suggestions. I would love to hear your ideas! (I think I need to decorate one in honor of the current national coin shortage….)
The rest of my friends’ crafty ideas can be found at the end of this post. If you are visiting everyone in order, then My Thrift Store Addiction is up next.
You can see all of the other Pine Cone Tree versions in the collage below.
- Mini Pom Pom Tree
- Chocolate Valentine Pine Cone Tree
- Valentine Pine Cone Tree
- Easter Egg Pine Cone Tree
- Patriotic Pine Cone Tree
- Fall Confetti Pine Cone Tree
- Jingle Bell Pine Cone Tree
- Miniature Winter Pine Cone Tree
- Rose Petal Garland
- Mini Christmas Pine Cone Tree
- Yellow Rose Pine Cone Tree
- Conversation Heart Garland
- Jelly Bean Garland
- Lei Pine Cone Tree
- Toilet Paper Pine Cone Tree
- Wood Bead Garland
- Fireworks Pine Cone Tree
- Button Pine Cone Tree
Below are everyone else’s crafty ideas!
Celebrate And Decorate | Design Morsels | Calypso in the Country
Zucchini Sisters | My Hubbard Home | Birdz of a Feather
Decorate & More with Tip | Our Crafty Mom | The Painted Apron
Home Is Where The Boat Is | Purple Hues And Me | Sustain My Craft Habit
Chas’ Crazy Creations | Bluesky At Home | Create With Cynthia
B4 and Afters | My Thrift Store Addiction
Liberty, I love crafting with buttons! I can never pass them up when out thrifting, so I’ve amassed quite a collection. Your pinecone tree looks so cute decked out in buttons. I can’t wait to see your next 84 creative pinecone trees! It was fun crafting with you again!
How fun to decorate the pinecone tree. I love seeing all the other versions and look forward to seeing more. 100 will really keep you busy. So fun hopping with you.
What a fun project, Liberty. It’s great to use things we already have for projects. Good luck on your pine cone journey. It’s fun to watch.
Thank you, Carol!
You are certainly a woman on a mission! I look forward to seeing what you come up with next for your little pine cone tree! Thanks for hopping with us!
Thank you, Chloe. I really need to write down my ideas, because I have them, I forget, I have ideas, I forget them…. hmm… must be getting older…
I always love to see what you do with your pine cone trees! So cute, Liberty!
Shelley
Thank you, Shelley!
Liberty, this is adorable! Can’t wait to see the next version.
Cindy
Thank you, Cindy!
Having a little tree out to decorate for each holiday or season is a great idea. I have a ton of white/cream colored buttons that would be perfect for this. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
You’re welcome, Rachelle!
How cute! I love decorating with buttons, and your floral trees are pretty, too! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you, Cecilia!
It’s so much fun to have a seasonal tree to decorate for any occasion! Your basic pine cone tree is brilliant and it looks “cute as a button” today! Very clever and creative! I remember seeing the TP tree when the virus started, hilarious!
Thank you, Jenna!!
I love how you have so much fun with this pine cone tree. I have loved watching it’s journey. Looks amazing, great tutorial, thanks for sharing, and wonderful crafting with you friend.
Thank you Chas, You too!
You are the ultimate pine cone tree decorator. Liberty! How creative! I’m sure you’ve realized the possibilities are unlimited! When you’re finished, maybe you should title a post: one thousand and one ways to decorate a pine cone tree! Lol! Seriously, though, they all look quite adorable and cute!
Oh, and I’ve had an idea– I should create a purple one for you and all purple lovers everywhere!!
Cute idea Liberty! I think it’s perfect as-is. Your toilet paper version is hysterical! Where will you get pine cones to make 84 more?
Actually, Sara, I’ve been redecorating the exact same pine cone tree– you know, like you do with a Christmas tree every year?!
Wow you are quite the tree maker, even one for July 4th, that’s impressive. I love it! It wouldn’t be the same without all of those unique buttons though. It’s nice that you are finding such creative ways to use them. Thanks for taking part in the hop!
Thank you, Andrea.