Friday, December 3, 2010

{ Tutorial } How to make a glittered felt christmas tree

I am so excited to share with you the EASY instructions on how to make this felt glittered tree. I really am super happy with the way they turned out.
Here is what you need:
  • Felt  (I used white)
  • Scissors
  • Glue gun and glue sticks
  • Craft glue
  • Clear glitter
  • Styrofoam cone  (or any cone shaped thing)
Note: I didn't use a Styrofoam cone I used a cone shaped wire tree from Dollar Tree last year, but I think they aren't there any more. You can find foam cones at Dollar Tree or any craft store.
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Step one
Cut felt into large medium and small strips.
 cut 4 large strips (2 in wide)
cut 4 medium strips (1 1/2 in wide)
cut 2 small strips (1 in wide)
 
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Step Two
Cut deep scallops into each strip



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Step three
Glue along scalloped edge of each strip and glitter generously.

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Step four
Hot glue each strip onto the cone starting with the large strips at the bottom and ending with the smallest at the top.

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Step five
Cut a half flower shape (for tip of tree)

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Step six
Glitter and roll the half flower in a cone like shape. Glue this to the top for the tip of tree.
 

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That's it! Pretty easy right? If you have any questions just leave it in the comments and I'll answer them there. That way others who might have the same questions can see my answer too. :)

(I like to link up my posts in these link parties)

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

SOO CUTE and pretty! i want to make some. i like your blog design. :)

Ashley said...

Looks great, thanks for the post!

Ann @ makethebestofthings said...

What fun and how clever! Look how cute they came out!!

Delia said...

Looks like it should be in Martha Stewart Magazine! Beautiful!

Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} said...

Just adorable! I love them in white. Thank you so much for linking up to Homemade Christmas!

Jane said...

Very pretty and I especially like your hand drawn tutorial!

Moe said...

Holy cow these are lovely! I am in love with glitter for the holidays. This is why this time of year is my fave. GLITTER!

Thanks for linking up to Hooray for the Holidays!

Kari H. said...

Love it! I'm making these today for a thanksgiving and xmas decorations around the house and as table toppers for parties! Love your blog!

bekah6 said...

I love these trees!!! How did you make or where did you get the wooden looking trees from???

REbecca said...

I love these but I would glue at the straight edge so the scalloped part isn't flat.

Nice job.