Atelier Botoncitos

02/01/2026

Adding a pop of color to the garden! 🌿 These handmade bird stakes are made from vibrant patterned fabric scraps and stuffed for a 3D effect. The secret is in the cinnamon stick base—it gives them a sturdy perch and a wonderful subtle scent!
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02/01/2026

Paper Roll Fairy Lanterns
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27/12/2025

22/12/2025

22/12/2025

🎄🧝 Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Elf Craft 🧝🎄

These adorable Christmas elves are a festive and beginner-friendly craft you can make at home using simple, affordable materials. They’re perfect for holiday décor, kids’ crafts, classroom projects, or creating a whole cheerful elf village for your Christmas display.

🧰 Materials Needed

Empty toilet paper rolls

Colored felt or craft paper (red, green, yellow, blue)

Small wooden beads or foam balls (for faces)

Felt scraps or fabric (for hats and scarves)

Small buttons

Pom-poms (optional, for hats)

Glue or hot glue (with adult supervision)

Scissors

Black marker or paint pen

✂️ How to Make the Elf

Wrap a toilet paper roll with felt or craft paper and glue it in place to form the elf’s body.

Glue a wooden bead or foam ball on top of the roll to create the head.

Draw simple eyes and a smile using a black marker or paint pen.

Cut a triangle from felt, roll it into a cone, and glue it onto the head to make the elf hat.

Add a small pom-pom to the tip of the hat if desired.

Cut small ear shapes from felt and glue them to each side of the head.

Glue buttons vertically down the front of the body for decoration.

Cut a thin strip of felt or fabric and wrap it around the neck to create a scarf.

Let everything dry completely before displaying.

💡 Tips

Mix different colors, patterns, and hat styles to give each elf its own personality.

Felt gives a soft, cozy look, but paper works just as well.

Add a loop of string to the back to turn them into hanging ornaments.

These elves look especially cute displayed together with pinecones and fairy lights.

20/12/2025

🏠✨ Glowing Toilet Paper Roll Winter Houses ❄️

These cozy, light-up winter houses are made from recycled toilet paper rolls and LED lights. They’re perfect for holiday décor, winter centerpieces, or a magical kids’ craft.

Materials Needed

Empty toilet paper rolls

Battery-operated LED tea lights or small fairy lights (LED only)

Craft knife or scissors (adult supervision recommended)

Pencil

White, silver, or gold cardstock (for roofs)

Craft glue or hot glue

White paint pen or acrylic paint

Cotton, faux snow, or fiberfill

Optional: glitter paper, vellum paper, thin cardboard

Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Rolls

Stand each toilet paper roll upright.
Trim the bottom slightly if needed so the houses stand flat and stable.

2️⃣ Draw the Windows & Doors

Using a pencil, lightly sketch simple shapes:

Squares or rectangles for windows

Arched or rectangular doors

Keep designs minimal for a cozy, handmade look.

3️⃣ Cut the Openings

Carefully cut out the windows and doors using scissors or a craft knife.
If you want a softer glow, glue vellum paper inside the roll behind the openings.

4️⃣ Shape the Roofs

Choose one of these styles:

Gently pinch the top of the roll to form a pointed roof

Cut roof pieces from cardstock and glue them on

Mix roof styles for visual interest.

5️⃣ Decorate the Roofs

Glue white, silver, or gold cardstock onto the roof area.
Optional: use glitter paper or lightly bend the cardstock for a rustic effect.

6️⃣ Add Painted Details

Use a white paint pen or paint to draw:

Window frames

Dotted trims

Snowflakes or lines

Let paint dry fully.

7️⃣ Insert the Lights

Place an LED tea light or fairy light inside each house.
Turn it on to check the glow through the windows.

⚠️ Never use real candles.

8️⃣ Create the Snowy Scene

Arrange the houses together on a surface.
Add cotton or faux snow around and between them to form a winter village.

Tips for Best Results

Vellum paper makes the light softer and warmer

Different window sizes add charm and uniqueness

Glue houses to cardboard if you want a permanent display

Perfect for shelves, tables, windowsills, or classroom décor

20/12/2025

20/12/2025

Christmas craft ideas

20/12/2025

Spool Garland Craft
Craft a festive garland using wooden spools wrapped in Christmas-themed yarn! Perfect for decorating your mantle or tree. 🎄🎀
See how to make it here: https://mideas.co/RCsPJ

20/12/2025

I cleaned old window frame up, hung a few ornaments with twine, then added pine, berries, and a plaid bow along the bottom. Five minutes of work, instant holiday charm.
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20/12/2025

DIY cardboard Christmas tree