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.