Here’s a little Christmas Craft you could do by your sweet selves or with your little ones… It would be a great little prize for your child’s teacher! Or how ’bout making some for party favors? They are super easy and super cheap!
It takes less than 1/4 yd. of fabric for each tree. Use what you have or get creative at Hobby Lobby! You need to cut the fabric in strips about 3/4 ” wide .
Here’s what you need:
*Less than 1/4 yd. of fabric
*Wooden dowel cut 12″ long (1 dowel at Hobby Lobby made 3 trees)
*A star made from either wood or paper (I used the “paper” kind that’s hollow) ~ Carefully drill a hole just smaller than the dowel…then you can wedge the dowel in place. (You could use a bit of wood glue if it’s loose)
*A wooden base (At Hobby Lobby for .50!) ~ Drill holes in the center of the base the size of the wooden dowel.
*Paint ( I used craft paint in Pearl Gold, it’s kinda soft and well, pearly!)
*Fine glitter (Optional)
Paint the base and the star adding glitter before they dry, if you want!
Insert dowel into base and star onto dowel
Tie fabric strips onto dowel, fitting them close together.
I trimmed the fabric a bit, making it more narrow at the top and wider at the bottom, like a tree.
Now just twist and turn the fabric strips to fill out the tree. They start to fray on the ends, which is kinda charming I think!
Happy Nester says
November 17, 2009 at 8:14 amThis is such a cute idea. I love it!
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Lanie says
November 17, 2009 at 8:24 amLOVE these! Another brillian beautiful craft from Robin. Thanks for sharing! 🙂 ~Lanie
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Jen M says
November 17, 2009 at 8:44 amSuper cute idea! i love the frayed fabric!
[email protected] Picture is Worth says
November 17, 2009 at 9:42 amThose are so cute…and such a great way to use your fabric scraps!
Thanks for linking to 2nd Time Around!
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Lisa says
November 17, 2009 at 10:04 amThat is so clever and cute! What a great idea!
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Sherri S says
November 17, 2009 at 10:22 amLOVE the idea. Awesome gift too. I am bookmarking this for NEXT year. Have way too much on my plate for this year to make them. Yet, I can start early for next years gifts with this idea.
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tina says
November 17, 2009 at 10:25 amsooo cute!! what a great way to use up scraps!
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Michelle says
November 17, 2009 at 11:14 amVery cute! Saving this idea for next year!!
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Pinky says
November 17, 2009 at 11:24 amThis is wonderful! I love it, even though I do NOT sew or have ANY fabric laying around I might just try this one!!!! Thanks, Robin! Happy Tuesday!! XO, Pinky
Tara says
November 17, 2009 at 11:29 amI LOVE THEM!!! These are so cute. I love the pinky colored one. What a great project. Thanks for showing how these are done. I will have to be making some.
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Maryann says
November 17, 2009 at 11:44 amThat is very cute! I might have to make that for my mom and mother-in-law… thanks for sharing.
jen smith says
November 17, 2009 at 11:55 ama great way to use scraps – and i’ve been sewing a lot and seem to have scraps everywhere — even in rooms that they shouldn’t be in!
cute gift idea!
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Shelia says
November 17, 2009 at 12:01 pmThis is just the cutest thing! I may try this on a candlestick.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
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Lisa says
November 17, 2009 at 12:47 pmOh! This is just adorable. 😀 I love the style of this.
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Lisa says
November 17, 2009 at 2:52 pmWhat a cute, easy project and could be tailored for so many uses after the holidays as well. Thanks for sharing this!
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Carrie says
November 17, 2009 at 2:54 pmOh, yes..those are adorable!! Thanks for such a great idea!
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Rachel says
November 17, 2009 at 4:16 pmSo cute! What a great idea!
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gitz says
November 17, 2009 at 6:16 pmWoman! Those are so adorable!!! When are you going to open an Etsy shop and sell all your cute things?
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Jessica says
November 17, 2009 at 7:17 pmThese are so nice. I love your photography.
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Sarah says
November 17, 2009 at 9:11 pmWhat a fabulous idea! God’s blessings on your crafting, Sarah 😀
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Kim - today's creative blog says
November 17, 2009 at 9:25 pmvery cute!
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rtgaffney says
November 17, 2009 at 10:02 pmWhat a cute and creative idea! Great project for the kids too!
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Jenny says
November 17, 2009 at 11:59 pmI love this idea!
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Someday Crafts says
November 18, 2009 at 6:00 amsuper cute and easy. i am featuring this at Somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
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susan says
November 18, 2009 at 7:12 amVery cute.
Kristin says
November 18, 2009 at 8:49 amCute….I’m hosting a tutorial contest this month and you should enter if you’re in the USA…there are some lovely prizes. 🙂
Nancy says
November 18, 2009 at 4:57 pmI love this! You can make it country looking or not- as seen by yours! This is a definite!
~Nancy
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Roeshel says
November 18, 2009 at 7:20 pmHi Robin! I know. I’m late. Sorry! Thank you so much for adding your creative project to the DIY holiday party! It’s so pretty! I’ve never seen anything like it! I see a new decor trend! 🙂
Have a great rest of the week!
Roeshel
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Cheri Peoples says
November 19, 2009 at 2:47 pmPLEASE post this to my Its So Very Creative party on monday or celebrate the holidays on Wed
Cheri
Jules says
November 19, 2009 at 3:33 pmI love the fabric on your trees. Thanks for the how to…I’m featuring your project on Friday over at The Persimmon Perch!
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KateB says
November 19, 2009 at 7:00 pmThese are so darn cute! Thanks so much for sharing….heading to Hobby Lobby tomorrow!
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Sandy says
November 19, 2009 at 10:57 pmI really like this. I hope maybe to be able to make 1 or more. Thank you for sharing!
Jayne says
November 19, 2009 at 11:22 pmWhat a great idea! People are so creative! Who knew fabric strips could become such a cute tree! Love it!
Blessings,
Jayne at mysongwithin
Lanie says
November 20, 2009 at 8:54 amJust dropping by to let you know I linked in my Friday Favorites. ~Lanie
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Amber says
November 20, 2009 at 1:06 pmWow, this is really really sweet! I especially love it with the paisley fabric- that is so nice! Thanks for the how-to as well!
Laurel says
November 20, 2009 at 4:20 pmThose are so charming – I love that you can custom them to fit your style! Love this. Thanks
Keelie says
November 20, 2009 at 10:55 pmI really love these! I have been trying to figure out how to make mine without the dowel rod and base(just so I don’t have to leave home)…thinking of using paper towel roll or one of the cardboard tubes off a jeans hanger..Need to figure out a base! Thanks for the inspiration and for linking up to TWOC!
Keelie
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Dori says
November 21, 2009 at 10:31 amI absolutely love this idea! I have dowels & material…I just need the star and base. Hmmm….Thanks for sharing!
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Laterg8r says
November 24, 2009 at 12:44 pmgorgeous and a fab idea TFS 😀
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Wendy says
December 15, 2009 at 2:07 pmThis is great. My nieces and nephews are going to love it. Thank you so much for the iea.
liz says
August 26, 2010 at 6:10 pmI love this idea. What length are the fabric strips? Thanks so much!
Amanda says
October 5, 2010 at 5:19 pmI am writing to request permission to reprint this adorable project on Craftown.com. We would of course give you full credit and will happily link back to your blog. Please let me know if this is acceptable. Thanks!
Amanda Formaro
Chief Editor – Craftown.com
http://craftown.com
Robin says
October 5, 2010 at 6:18 pmAmanda…thank you for asking! I’d be so honored for you to post this. Just link back to me! xoxo
pamela ponder says
November 22, 2010 at 11:56 amhow cute I am so trying this!!!
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pamela ponder says
November 22, 2010 at 11:58 amI would love to post this too of course giving you full credit then I will have the instructions on my page I am so doing this..thanks
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pamela ponder says
November 23, 2010 at 10:36 amhere is the link to my post..
http://www.livelaughlovewiththeponderingprincess.com/2010/11/cute-christmas-trees-from-frabic-posted.html
I love your site and all the great stuff you post!!!! I am always excited to get your posts in my inbox!!!
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Lynn says
November 23, 2010 at 12:22 pmI love your trees! Thank you for sharing how to make them. I’m going to try my best to make time to make a few. LOVE them! I’m your new follower and I love your blog. I’m trying to find how you made the wreath on your header. I love it, too!
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Robin says
November 23, 2010 at 5:18 pmIt’s a sea glass wreath Lynn…super easy. You can search for it on top in left sidebar or I’m sending you the link (email)!xo
[email protected] says
December 3, 2010 at 12:49 pmI love these! I’m going to make some right now to add to my SIL’s bday present! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
Toni says
December 3, 2010 at 2:32 pmWhere in the world did you get the star? I really want to make one but can’t find a good star.
Robin says
December 3, 2010 at 3:50 pmToni~It’s a paper mache’ star from Hobby Lobby. Look where you find all the paper mache’ boxes ect… I think most craft stores sell them! You could always use a paper mache’ heart or look around the lightweight Christmas ornaments and see if one of those might work! (Snowflake?) xo
Gen says
July 13, 2011 at 9:29 amooh I love those scrap trees! would love for you to drop by my blog and link up your project sometime next week. I’m hosting a Christmas in July, would love to see you there!
Robin says
July 16, 2011 at 1:49 pmI will have to visit you next week! Christmas in July! How exciting! xo
Frances says
September 30, 2012 at 11:21 pmThis is the neatest & easiest thing EVER! I made 15 of them today, with a little modification. I live 30 minutes from our the nearest small town & another hour to the nearest craft store, so I modified and wrapped the base in coordinating scrap fabric and they turned out fantastic! Thanks for your wonderful idea.
Robin says
October 1, 2012 at 6:35 amFrances! I can’t believe you made 15!!! Way to go girl!!!! xoxo