Button Wreath Shelf Sitter -

This Button Wreath Shelf Sitter is one of 4 projects featured in the 2024 Holiday Issue of American Farmhouse Style Magazine! Be sure to check the end of this post or TAP HERE for info about the other 3 festive projects that were also featured!

Button Wreath Shelf Sitter American Farmhouse Style feature

I just love this how this button wreath shelf sitter came together!

With the hand-stamped tag, rusty bells, and classic wood buttons, it makes the perfect vintage-inspired Christmas craft!

Keep Scrolling for the Supply List & Directions!

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Gather these SUPPLIES to create a Button Wreath Shelf Sitter:

Wood Surface (mine measures 4.5x7in from Dollar Tree)
Wooden Buttons (Walmart-I used about 20 in various sizes)
Osnaburg Muslin Fabric (Hobby Lobby or CLICK HERE)
Burlap Ribbon
Jute Twine
Distress Ink “Walnut Stain” (Find it HERE)
Black Ink Pad (Find it HERE)
Rubber Stamps (Hobby Lobby)
Green Berry Sprig (Hobby Lobby)
Rusty Bells (Fin d them HERE)
Hot Glue Gun (CLICK HERE)
Scissors

Follow Along with these Directions:

1st, Choose a wooden surface and use your favorite buttons to lay out a collage in a circular shape, while making sure to leave space for label at bottom, and then attach each one using a permanent glue. Here, I’m using Hot Glue to attach the buttons.

Don’t have this exact surface? Here are some other ideas for you!

Any size canvas
Reverse Canvas (like I did on this project)
Blank sign surface
Picture frame
Reclaimed wood
Even thick cardboard

Next, Use a bit of distressing ink to add shade & character to the edges of the surface

Now you’re going to grab ink, rubber stamps, & a piece of muslin to create a custom label….I chose the word PEACE

Once you’ve stamped it, attach Label to the bottom of the surface by using a bit of hot glue

Next, create an embellishment by attaching 2 rusty bells to jute string, and then hot glue that in place at top of button wreath

Use hot glue to layer a piece of burlap over the string of bells at top of button wreath

Adding bells to Button Wreath Shelf Sitter

Now create a simple bow with muslin, and then hot glue in center of burlap at top of button wreath

Then hot glue some sprigs of greenery behind the bow

Lastly, hot glue a mini pinecone to embellish center of bow

And the finished product… a lovely vintage Button Wreath Shelf Sitter!

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Other ways to display the Button Wreath Shelf Sitter:

Drill Holes at the top and add knotted string to create a unique ornament
Mount on a larger piece of wood to create a larger sign decor
Add trim around the edges to give it a framed look
Make it a unique wreath attachment by stapling rope or wire on the back

However you create or display, this holiday project is so beautiful!

Remember, this project tutorial can also be found in the December/January issue of American Farmhouse Style magazine. You can order this issue online, or find it on stands near other magazines like Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, and Magnolia.