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How to Make a Dollar Store Fabric Mini Christmas Tree

November 15, 2020 by boondocks 21 Comments

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If you have an old tree from the dollar store and it does nothing for you, don’t throw it away! Instead, dress it up with fabric scraps and make a mini Christmas tree that matches your holiday decor.

Mini Christmas tree made with fabric scrap fabric beside a miniature white tree and a pine cone.

Last week I shared with you my awkward attempts at a Mini Christmas tree done up with ribbon.  It wasn’t bad but I wanted something better!  And this is what today’s Christmas craft idea is all about.  How to make a dollar store fabric mini Christmas Tree.

Today  I’m teaming up with a group of friends for a dollar store edition of a Christmas craft. Be sure to scroll to the end of this post to see what my friends are up to.

Closeup of a white Christmas tree, fabric Christmas tree and a pinecone.

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Materials I Used:

  • Mini Tinsel Christmas Tree from the Dollar Store
  • Fabric scraps
  • Pins 
  • Bakers Twine
  • A piece of craft wire
  • Scissors

​Like I said this is the dollar store edition. I knew I wanted another shot at those mini Christmas trees but I didn’t find anything at the dollar store that made me happy, until I spotted this tree below.  

There was nothing wrong with it but it was really not my style. Ha!  This coming from someone who filled her tree up with sparkle and glitter. 

Gold Tinsel mini tree bought beside a mini horse decoration, pine cones and a framed picture.

How to Make a Mini Fabric Christmas Tree:

I had lots of this fabric left over.  If you have been following me you may remember I used it previously on a fall wreath and also more recently on a pillow.

What do both of these projects have in common besides the same fabric?

They both have fringed ends. 

That is what I decided my mini Christmas tree would also have.  I cut the fabric strips about two inches in width and fringed one of the two lengths.

Piece of white fabric strip with frayed edge.

After the fringing I simply placed the fabric around the tree to cover the tinsel and secured it with a pin. 

I made each successive fabric piece a little shorter going up.

Fabric scrap pinned to back of tinsel tree.
Closeup of pinned fabric strip.

​The pompom on top was made with bakers’ twine and secured with a wire. 
​

Pompom made with red and white bakers twine.

The final fabric piece was shaped like a cone.

Piece of fabric shaped like a cone.

​With a tiny opening at the top.

Small opening in in the top of the fabric cone shape.

I placed the wire into the tiny opening to hold the pompom.

Inserting the wire of the pompom into the opening of the fabric cone.

​And my little scrap fabric mini tree was done. 

It looks a little like it would fit right in with Dr. Seuss’ Christmas trees. 

And just think of the possibilities.  Depending on what type of fabric you use, you can have so many different trees!

Mini Christmas tree made with fabric scraps, placed in front of a mini potted evergreen tree.

Doesn’t it look pretty? A proper boho Christmas tree!

And we won’t talk about all the pins in the back since it looks a mess.  

But maybe I should address that.  I plan on putting the tree in a corner of the bookcase so no one will see the sloppy pins. 

Had I wanted to do a better job, I would have created a pattern in the back and made the closures all level with each other.

But since no one will see it and you know nothing about it, (shhhhhh)  then that is that!

Mini Christmas tree made with fabric scrap fabric beside a miniature white tree and a pine cone.

My mini tree collection has grown thanks to the dollar store!  

And I don’t have to look at that tinsel tree any longer! Would you ever guess there is tinsel hiding underneath?

Mini Christmas tree made with fabric scraps beside a grey and gold ribbon wrapped into a Christmas tree shape. Both are placed in front of a miniature potted evergreen tree.

Before these projects I had never attempted any sort of Mini Christmas trees. I hope that I’ve inspired you to try your hand at this and you too can make a dollar store fabric Mini Christmas tree!

Now scroll down to see what my friends have in store for you!

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A dollar store tinsel tree is transformed into a boho fabric scrap mini Christmas tree.
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  1. Runningonempty

    December 10, 2018 at 8:07 am

    Very appealing little tree!
    Cath

    Reply
    • Mary

      December 10, 2018 at 8:26 am

      Thank you Cath! I promise to stop after that. It’s becoming an addiction all these mini trees. Haha!!

      Reply
  2. Kristi

    December 10, 2018 at 8:33 am

    This is such a great idea. I have so much scrap fabric. Thanks for the tip.

    Reply
  3. Debra

    December 10, 2018 at 8:38 am

    That is a cute little tree. I like the fringe detail.

    Reply
  4. maria

    December 10, 2018 at 10:59 am

    This is truly using recycle materials.They all look so festive and creative.

    Reply
  5. Marie InteriorFrugalista

    December 10, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Ha, we both did mini Christmas trees with frayed ribbon today! I’m loving your collection of DIY cone trees and the bakers twine pompom is adorable 🙂

    Reply
  6. Julie Briones

    December 10, 2018 at 11:48 am

    Great idea, Mary! Lots of ways to put your own style on this Christmas tree!

    Reply
  7. Barbara Chapman

    December 10, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    What a cute idea for a Christmas tree makeover, Mary! I love it!!!

    Reply
  8. Jeanie Croope

    December 10, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    Well done, you! It’s really cute and certainly a thousand times better!

    Reply
  9. Linda at Mixed Kreations

    December 10, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    Super cute little tree! The fabric reminds me of burlap a little, and the little bakers twine pom pom is a perfect fit for the little tree. Love it!

    Reply
  10. janet Trieschman

    December 10, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    the tassel is so fun!

    Reply
  11. Beverly

    December 10, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    It’s great that you found a way to transform the tree into a cute one you love. It’s got a fun boho feel to it.

    Reply
  12. Lauren | Mom Home Guide

    December 11, 2018 at 1:16 am

    Your DIY fabric tree is adorable! I would never guess that there is tinsel hiding underneath. Very clever! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  13. Jenny

    December 11, 2018 at 5:57 am

    Super cute! I like the fringe of the fabric and the pom pom at the top, very whimsical like Dr. Seuss! Love it!

    Reply
  14. Julie

    December 11, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    That’s such a different look. you’d never know what was hiding under there!

    Reply
  15. Mother of 3

    December 11, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    Such a simple transformation! I love the fringed ends. Pinned.

    Reply
  16. Laurie

    December 11, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    Mary, This tree is adorable! The fringe is just enough along with that adorable pom pom topper! Great project.

    Reply
  17. Kim

    December 11, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    I love your boho tree, Mary…and those pins are perfect. I’m pin girl myself and I wouldn’t change a thing. Who knows what this tree will become next year, with your creative brain, and pins are way easier to remove than stitches!! Fabulous!

    Reply
  18. Two Chicks and a Mom/Donna

    December 12, 2018 at 12:13 am

    I love the look and the use of the fabric–the pom pom on top is adorable!

    Reply
  19. Emily

    December 16, 2018 at 7:22 am

    Your tree looks great! The fabric fringed up so nicely.

    Reply
  20. Kippi

    December 18, 2018 at 9:29 am

    Great results I love the linen fabric too. I like that you used both edges of the fabric to create a “different” color fringe. Merriest Holiday, Kippi

    Reply

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