Button Christmas Tree

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  Step 1

  Working your way round the tree, glue on your buttons. I used a hot glue gun at it makes sure the buttons are sturdy and don't start pushing each other down.

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  Step 2

  Take the tree outside and spray paint it black, making sure you get in between all the little buttons. Also make sure it's not windy when you do it as I learnt the hard way when the black paint came back in my face! Bring the tree back inside and leave it to dry. I put it next to the heater and it dried in no time.

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  Step 3

  Once the tree is dry, put a very small amount of silver paint on the scourer and then dab it on some paper so that there is only a thin layer.

  Gently rub the scourer down the tree until you have silver lines over the top of the buttons and you are happy with the effect. I had to go over some a few times to get the look I wanted.

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  Step 4

  For the tree ornaments I bought a range of beads and strung them together, using this silver embroidery thread.

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  Step 5

  I then glued the decorations evenly round the tree and then stuck these little bows over the top of the glue so you don't see the join.

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