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Yarn Trees for the Holidays

A couple of Christmas’s ago, we made some adorable, Yarn Wrapped Trees for an event a sweet friend  was hosting. These little trees were so fun and whimsical…almost Dr.Seuss-like. The vibrant colors of the yarn and fun patterns and colors of the ribbons, created such a fun centerpiece…

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They turned out absolutely fabulous and we thought we would give you a mini tutorial to guide you on your way to make your own Yarn Wrapped Trees. So grab your favorite holiday movie and get ready to craft!

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Supplies Needed…

1. Styrofoam Cones { I used a 15, 12, and 9 inch cone }

2. Yarn

3. Ribbon

4. Glue Gun with Glue Sticks

5. Felt

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Step 1 :choose a fun colored yarn { I used a more dense yarn and wrapped it very tight to achieve a shiny look } and some fun ribbon { you probably have enough scraps!}

Step 2 : start wrapping the cone from the top down { I found it easier to go in this direction }….turn on the TV or your iPod and keep wrapping….and wrapping…and wrapping….

Step 3 : secure the yarn at the bottom with a little hot glue. Cut a circle of felt the diameter of the bottom of your cone and glue it in place on the bottom { I cut mine with pinking shears to give it a more finished look }

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Step 4 : gather your ribbon and cut a bunch of pieces { around 20ish or so } about 4 inches long. Tie one ribbon around the bunch in the middle. Put a dollop of glue on the top of the cone and  “squish” { so technical } the ribbon down onto it. Play around a little bit before putting the glue on so that you get the ribbon to look right!!

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THAT’S IT! Super Cute and EASY! 

Our slight obsession with festive holiday trees can also be seen with our Tabletop Ribbon Trees …

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 These trees are glittery and shiny for the entire holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s ! Customize them in any color, pattern, or texture.

Or how about some more neutral Cable Knit Trees…

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 These warm and cozy holiday trees are a perfect home decor accent for the entire winter and literally take 10 minutes to create!

 

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Hey y'all! I am Trish and the creative voice behind Uncommon Designs. I adore party planning, holiday celebrations, and all things crafty! I am so excited to share my creative adventures with you!
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Comments

  1. Such cute trees! Thanks for the “how to”, looks like it would be fun to do!
    Enjoyed you visit, sure hope you’ll come again soon!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  18. I love these! I linked something with styrofoam trees too! I make mine with ribbon loops and an ornament to cover the top! I love the ribbon explosion on yours!

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  24. I jumped over from the Positively Splendid linky party…..I love these, I made one similair tonight with jute……I love the ribbon topper on yours….such cuteness!!!

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  25. How fun! Love the colors. They would work great for New Year’s party hats too! Thanks for sharing again at The Creative Spark. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
    Jenn 🙂

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