Picture a snowy cabin where decorations are made by hand, not bought in boxes.
This rope-and-button tree carries that same spirit with humble, creative, and quietly joyful.
Plus, the rope winds like garland, the buttons twinkle like baubles, and the star above whispers of tradition. E
Place it on your wall, and you’ll see , it glows with the kind of warmth that no store-bought ornament can rival.
Materials Needed
- 1 wooden plaque or board (approx. 8”×10”)
- Rope or thick jute twine (about 3-4 ft.)
- Assorted buttons in red, green, white, and brown (1-20 pieces)
- 1 glitter star (small, about 1”)
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Brown felt or cardboard tube (2” tall)
- Optional: wooden snowflake cutouts or small gift-shaped embellishments
Step-by-step Guide
Step 1: Cut your rope into one long piece and gently shape it into a zig-zag pattern across the board, widest at the bottom and narrowing at the top.
Step 2: Secure the rope with hot glue, pressing it firmly into place as you go.
Step 3: Glue the glitter star at the very top. This instantly gives your rope tree its festive crown.
Step 4: Decorate the branches by gluing colorful buttons along the rope, spacing them like ornaments.
Step 5: Add a small piece of brown felt or a short cardboard roll at the base for the tree trunk.
Step 6: Finish with optional wooden snowflakes or gift cutouts to give it that extra charm.
Tips:
If you want more texture, lightly brush the rope with white paint for a frosted effect.
I once made a version using vintage buttons, and it felt like each “ornament” carried a little piece of family history.