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Photography by Kristin Roach

WOODEN BUTTONS

image Make your own tree bling from fallen branches.

By Kristin Roach

After a big windstorm, it can be a little overwhelming to look at all the branches and sticks that need to be picked up in the yard. Instead of dreading this cleanup task, you can see it as a chance to collect all sorts of great materials for creative projects.

For example: I really like wooden buttons, but the ones from stores are often so highly polished that they barely look like wood at all. Here’s how to make nicer ones out of fallen ...

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