Colorful stray buttons can be put to new use as Christmas ornaments. If you don’t have enough loose buttons, or the right colors, don’t worry—stores sell them by the bagful. Kids will enjoy this project because each wreath they make will be unique.
MATERIALS
- Needle-nose pliers or wire cutters
16-gauge copper wire, or 22-gauge green floral wire, cut to 9-inch lengths
72 buttons for each wreath
Scissors
Satin ribbon, 1/8 inch wide and 6 inches long
Seam binding for decorative bow
- Using pliers, make a small loop at one end of the wire.
- Thread buttons onto the wire until you have enough to form the size of the wreath you want. Our wreaths are 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Using pliers, bend the plain end of the wire around the looped end. This will form the wreath.
- Use the satin ribbon to make a loop for hanging the wreath; tie the ribbon in a knot about 3 inches above the wreath.
- Tie a bow of seam binding to decorate the wreath.
SOURCES
- 16-gauge copper wire
22-gauge silver-plate wire
Available at local craft and hardware-supply stores
22-gauge green floral wire
Available at local floral-supply stores
from MarthaStewart.com
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