Easy November Craft
— Festive, Cute, and Addictive!
If November had an official craft, this would be it.
It's fast, it’s adorable, and it’s the perfect excuse to use all those fancy, flower-shaped, or rhinestone buttons that you “accidentally” bought 200 times more than needed. (No jugement. We all do that!
Below is a simple, beginner-friendly tutorial you can use on your blog, Pinterest, or website.
✨ Supplies You’ll Need
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Styrofoam ball (3–4 inches) – Amazon affiliate link here
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Fancy decorative buttons: flower-shaped, rhinestone, vintage...
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Straight pins or sewing pins with flat heads – (Amazon affiate link)
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Ribbon for hanging – Etsy affiliate (link)
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Optional: Hot glue for extra security – Amazon link: ( link)
🧵 Step-by-Step Tutorial
1. Prepare your base
Take your styrofoam ball and decide where the “top” is.
Gently push a pin through one end of your ribbon to attach it at the top of the ball.
This will be the hanger for your beautiful creation.
2. Sort your buttons
Lay out your decorative buttons like you’re curating a tiny art gallery.
Mix sizes, colours, shapes, and textures:
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Rhinestones for sparkle ✨
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Flower shapes for charm 🌸
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Vintage buttons for that retro Noël vibe 🎁
Tip: Flat-back buttons work best, but shank buttons also work with pins or you can also cut the shanks off with a jewelry plier.
3. Attach your buttons
You have two methods — choose your crafting personality:
⭐ Method A: The “I want it easy and safe” method
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Pin the buttons directly onto the styrofoam.
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Use one pin per button.
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For heavy rhinestone buttons, use two pins crossed like an X.
⭐ Method B: The “I live dangerously” method
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Use a tiny dot of hot glue on the back of each button.
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Press firmly for 3–4 seconds.
Make sure the buttons slightly overlap — it gives a beautiful mosaic look.
4. Fill the gaps
If small spaces appear between buttons, fill them with:
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Mini seed beads
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Glitter pins
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Or teeny-tiny flat buttons
This makes the ball look full, luxurious, and perfectly festive… a bit like a Christmas Dior ornament but DIY.
5. Add finishing touches
Wrap a small bow at the top (ribbon), tighten your hanger, and voilà — your Christmas ball looks like it came straight from a Parisian marché de Noël.
🌟 Why This Project is Perfect for November
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Quick and relaxing
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Uses up leftover buttons (so you can buy more!)
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Makes great gifts
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Makes stunning Etsy or Pinterest photos
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Cozy craft to do with a tea, a dog, and a storm outside
🔗 Useful Links:
✔ Christmas Decorations with Buttons ideas
✔ Zaza of Canada boutique (decorative buttons collection): www.zazaofcanada.com
✔ Sewing ideas: https://zazaofcanada.com/blogs/sewing-ideas
Please note that this blog contains affiliate links. It doesn’t change anything for you — except maybe the satisfaction of knowing you helped me buy more fancy buttons without even trying! An affiliate link simply means that if you click and buy, I may earn a tiny commission… like, teeny-tiny, the price of a latte if I’m lucky.