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.
What I Used:
- Mini Tinsel Christmas Tree from the Dollar Store similar
- 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 trees but I didn’t find anything at the dollar store that made me happy. Till 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.
The How To:
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 tree would also have. I cut the fabric strips about two inches in width and fringed one of the two lengths.
I made each successive fabric piece a little shorter going up.
The pompom on top was made with bakers’ twine and secured with a wire.
With a tiny opening at the top.
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!
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!
And I don’t have to look at that tinsel tree any longer! Would you ever guess there is tinsel hiding underneath?
If you have an old tree and it does nothing for you, don’t throw it away. Instead dress it up with fabric scraps! 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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Very appealing little tree!
Cath
Thank you Cath! I promise to stop after that. It’s becoming an addiction all these mini trees. Haha!!
This is such a great idea. I have so much scrap fabric. Thanks for the tip.
That is a cute little tree. I like the fringe detail.
This is truly using recycle materials.They all look so festive and creative.
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 🙂
Great idea, Mary! Lots of ways to put your own style on this Christmas tree!
What a cute idea for a Christmas tree makeover, Mary! I love it!!!
Well done, you! It’s really cute and certainly a thousand times better!
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!
the tassel is so fun!
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.
Your DIY fabric tree is adorable! I would never guess that there is tinsel hiding underneath. Very clever! Merry Christmas!
Super cute! I like the fringe of the fabric and the pom pom at the top, very whimsical like Dr. Seuss! Love it!
That’s such a different look. you’d never know what was hiding under there!
Such a simple transformation! I love the fringed ends. Pinned.
Mary, This tree is adorable! The fringe is just enough along with that adorable pom pom topper! Great project.
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!
I love the look and the use of the fabric–the pom pom on top is adorable!
Your tree looks great! The fabric fringed up so nicely.
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