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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | DIY Gift ideas | 4 Seasons Button Tree Wall Art
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4 Seasons Button Tree Wall Art

Author by Amanda Davis on August 9, 2024 Updated on August 9, 2024

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This vibrant button tree wall art is made from four canvases, paint, and colorful buttons. Get step-by-step instructions so you can make button tree wall art too!

Colorful four seasons button tree


 

4 Seasons Button Tree Wall Art


I have been waiting to make this season-inspired button tree wall art for over a year. I saw a gorgeous painting that inspired me, but I kept putting it off because I wasn’t really sure what I was going to do with it once I was done.

Although the colors wouldn’t match the decor in my home, when I decided to rent studio space outside my home, I knew it was finally time to put paintbrush and button to canvas. This button tree wall art is one of my all time favorite pieces. Painting is definitely my happy place, and adding little details to enhance the final product makes my heart sing.

Four Seasons Button Tree

When I was working from home I was constantly distracted by one thing or another. Letting the dog out, throwing laundry in, cleaning this or that, running an errand… here I don’t have those distractions. Here I work, I create, and I am inspired.

Wall art button tree

I also love the fact that I don’t have to worry about someone taking my scissors or my glue, someone doodling on important patterns, or people piling folded laundry, mail, and other junk on my craft table. I can leave my camera and tripod set up and there’s no worry that the dog will knock it over. My cats aren’t here to walk in wet paint or steal a craft I’m working on to take it to wherever the socks go. No. This is my place. :)

Button tree on wall

If you would like to have a look around my studio space, I have a studio tour here.

button tree and supplies collage

In fact, if you do follow on Instagram, then you probably saw all these pictures while I was working on this button tree wall art project.

This button tree wall art is made from four canvases, paint and colorful buttons. Get step by step instructions so you can make button tree wall art too! - by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

I wanted to create a painting that depicted all four seasons, and I was originally inspired by this gorgeous painting by Etsy seller QiQiGallery. She has a really amazing style, turning beautiful painted swirls into leaves on her tree art. I decided to make my a bit different by making my end piece vertical while hers is horizontal, and I used buttons for my leaves. Be sure you check out her shop, so many beautiful things!

Inspiration for four seasons button tree

I decided on green for spring, pink for summer, yellow for fall, and blue for winter.

supplies for four seasons button tree
Americana paint colors

For this project you will need the following supplies


  • 4 (14×18) canvases
  • Clear Gel Tacky Glue
  • Buttons (shades of green, white, shades of pink, red, orange, shades of yellow, shades of blue)
  • Toothpick
  • Clear sealer spray (matte finish)
  • Command Strips

Americana Acrylic Paint


I used DecoArt Americana acrylic paint in the colors listed below. You can use your favorite brand of acrylic paint in similar colors. You can find Americana paint at your local craft store or online.

  • Sour Apple
  • Bright Green
  • Whispering Turquoise
  • Indian Turquoise
  • Moon Yellow
  • Marigold
  • Royal Fuchsia
  • Spice Pink
  • Traditional Burnt Umber
  • White

How To Make This Four Seasons Button Tree Wall Art


draw out template

First, I started out by sketching out the shape of my tree. I wanted it to stretch across each canvas, so I drew 4 rectangles and then added the tree.

painting canvas
paint canvases with two different shades. 1 light and one darker

I painted each canvas with two shades. For example in this photo I used the two shade of blue, blending them both together in the center by simply brushing back and forth and mixing the two.

Lay out canvases so the darker part is in the middle

Next, I laid out the canvases so that the darker shade of each color met in the middle.

create your template of the tree with pencil
paint each canvas a different color to correspond with seasons

Here’s where I used a pencil to draw my tree design onto the painted canvas. I used my paper drawing as a guide.

painting a tree branch on pink canvas
silhouette of tree branch on green canvas
paint your silhouette

Next, I painted the entire tree with the Traditional Burnt Umber. I gave the tree a second coat once I was done.

gluing on buttons to canvas

I used the Clear Gel Tacky Glue to add the buttons to the canvas. This takes a while, start with large buttons then fill in with smaller ones.

adding dots around the buttons with paint
yellow canvas with buttons

Once it was done it felt a little plain to me so I used a toothpick to add white dots around the sections of buttons.

4 seasons button tree

I left them overnight to dry to make sure the paint and the glue were all set. The next day I sprayed them with a clear sealer.

command strips on top of canvas

Command Strips are my friend in this studio. My landlord prefers that I not make too many holes in the walls, and canvas is so lightweight that these are ideal for hanging art.

4 Seasons Button Tree on wall

I’m so happy with how it came out! I’ve received several compliments from visitors already. I’m loving every minute I spend in this studio and creating projects like this bring me great joy!

Other projects I’ve made for this studio include these reupholstered stools and these flower wall letters.

More Painted Wall Art Ideas


If you’re looking for more wall art ideas, here are several to get your creativity flowing. You can see all my home decor craft tutorials in one place here.

  • Vibrant Button Tree
  • Polka Dot Circle Tree
  • Cherry Blossom Tree Wall Art

Thanks for visiting and I hope this button tree wall art project inspires your inner creativity!

This post originally published here on Apr 20, 2015.

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Cynthia says

    December 5, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    I cannot locate the printable for this project.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 8, 2018 at 7:10 am

      Hi Cynthia. I’m afraid there isn’t a printable for this one. However, you could print this and adjust the size to fit your canvases https://craftsbyamanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4-season-button-tree-step-1.jpg

      Reply
  2. Barbara says

    September 25, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    Amanda,
    Your button art does make my heart sing. It is so bright and colorful and depicts life beautifully. I have kept a copy of your “first button tree” in my notebook and plan to make one. It is indeed a delight to gaze upon.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 27, 2017 at 11:24 am

      How sweet to hear! Thank you for your kind words, Barbara! Be sure to stop back and let me know how yours turns out :)

      Reply
  3. Martha Smith says

    July 17, 2017 at 7:18 am

    Have plenty of buttons collected. And my daughter, Amanda loves craft projects, German Stars, cake decorating. and sewing

    Reply
  4. Pamela Byington says

    January 5, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    So awesome, love the soft colors and great way to recycle buttons. Thanks so much for sharing. I have to try and make it. My grandkids would even love doing it.

    Reply
  5. Vineela says

    November 5, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Such a brilliant thought and beautiful art Amanda, I would love to create a version of this :)

    Would you be able to suggest what kind of buttons you have used for 4-season art ? Any recommendation on where could I find same kind ?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:05 am

      I didn’t use any one particular brand or kind. I have a large variety of buttons that I’ve picked up from garage sales, thrift stores and craft stores. If you check JoAnns or Michaels and even WalMart, they have bags of colorful buttons available :)

      Reply
  6. Dayle Byrnes says

    July 16, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    I saw your first button picture on Facebook so I opened it up and saw how you did it. I thought to myself that that would be a great idea for the four seasons. One season per canvas then hung together. Well…. I kept looking and lo and behold…there the seasonal ones were. I hadn’t thought about one tree divided. I was thinking a whole tree per canvas. Yours would be much easier and a great effect. Thank you for sharing. I think I will get a small canvas and try one.
    Dayle Byrnes

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 22, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      That’s great Dayle, creative minds think alike! Hope you enjoy the project :)

      Reply
  7. Vatchala says

    April 7, 2016 at 4:48 am

    Button art was exactly what I was looking for & voila! Yours is simply wonderful. I also saw the other button art tree on your site. I’m planning to do this project with kids for as an auction project. Do you recommend e6000 or clear gel tacky glue or hot glue for a similar project? Please help decide.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 10, 2016 at 11:46 am

      Thanks for the compliments, so glad you like it! I would suggest E6000 for best results :)

      Reply
  8. Rosemary Tatton says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Thank you Amanda for your 4 Season Button Tree.
    I loved it from the day I saw it.
    I have now finished my very own to hang on the wall.
    I appreciate all the things you post and have plans to make other things in the future.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      March 23, 2016 at 11:23 am

      That’s wonderful Rosemary, so glad you had fun!

      Reply
  9. Teresa says

    March 20, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Your picture are beautifull :) with doughter I was try make some like this, but our picture wos onli play not art like yours.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      March 23, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Thanks Teresa! Glad you liked it :)

      Reply
  10. Tiffany says

    June 15, 2015 at 1:30 am

    I’ve been thinking about doing a new art project and I think I would like to try this one out. It looks awesome.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 2, 2015 at 2:29 pm

      I hope you enjoy making it!

      Reply
  11. nelly says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    ¡GENIAL!

    Reply
  12. Alex says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:49 am

    any chance of purchasing one

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 25, 2015 at 12:48 pm

      I’m sorry Alex, I only make my projects for myself :) thank you for the compliment!

      Reply
  13. janice says

    May 11, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    this is wonderful. I want to try this,I am a scrapbooker.

    Reply
  14. beatrix bosman says

    April 28, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    Amanda, HOW amazing is this 4 seasons button tree? WAY past amazing creativity! THIS i will do – definately.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 11, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Thank you beatrix! I really appreciate that, and I hope you get a chance to make one!

      Reply
  15. Carin says

    April 22, 2015 at 8:55 am

    Wow, they are all wonderful in their own right and make such a statement piece together! Lovely!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 22, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Thanks so much Carin! I thought it was fun that they could actually be individual pieces if you really wanted them to. :)

      Reply
  16. Megan says

    April 22, 2015 at 8:32 am

    I just love these! I’ve been saving buttons for a while now and would love to use them for something like this:)

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 22, 2015 at 10:34 am

      Thank you Megan! I hope you get a chance to make something and glad that this inspired you! :)

      Reply
  17. Vanessa says

    April 21, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    Very nice take on the seasonal tree. I have always wanted to make one of these and I just asked my Hubby which he liked better your 4 in a square version, or the 4 in a row. He very quickly said he liked your version. Thank you for sharing it with us.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 22, 2015 at 10:35 am

      That’s awesome Vanessa! So glad you both liked it and I hope you get a chance to make one too :)

      Reply
  18. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    April 20, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    It’s so beautiful! I’m so in love with all of the colors that you used!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 22, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Thank you so much Angie!

      Reply

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