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HOW TO MAKE A SMALL WHITE CHRISTMAS TREE!

December 1, 2011 by Teje

HAPPY DECEMBER!

This is the Christmas month – wow! Can you believe that Christmas is already behind the corner and the next month is also next year?!

I had a ‘half idea’ in my mind for something and yesterday when knitting a sock I had some materials front of me to find a way to carry out the small Christmas tree.

Today we had a beautiful, sunny day and I was enjoying my tree-project outside! I like to share with you how I made this tree and what materials you can use.

My idea began from fleece stripes. They were left overs from my latest quilt and I almost throw them away! But at last minute I saw how cute they were and luckily kept them.

For the base of the tree I was thinking to use the conical base from yarn. But just when I was starting I saw the paper tree that I made last year from an old book and didn’t want to keep anymore. So that was the perfect base! Look HERE how to make a paper tree. You can make the base also very easily with paper board.

Here you see what you need – quite simple. I didn’t even use any clue. Fleece is an easy material because it stays well where you put it. But if you think you like to touch and move your tree often, it’s better you use clue to make it more strong and steady.

I catched the beginning like this with a paper clip and then started to roll the fleece stripe over the base. I hade two stripes (2 x 130 cm) and when I continued with the second stripe, I catched it again like this …

When I had covered all the base I closed the top with few stitches …

For the decoration I found felted balls I made last year. I sew them only with some simple stitches, because I may need them again for some other project.

For the decoration – use your imagination! What about pearls, special efect yarn, tiny tassels, tiny felted stars … I think I need to make more trees!

I want you to see also THESE TREES! This is my next tree-project! So adorable and easy to make! They are made with felt pieces but don’t worry you don’t need to felt. Just use that lovely – too small pullover you washed wrongly and felted – and you will have a beautiful and unique decoration!

I’m linking at ‘My Creative Space’, ‘Fiber Arts Friday’, ‘Creative Friday’, ‘Fibers on Friday’ , ‘Finished it Friday’ and ‘Link Your Stuff’!

Have fun and enjoy this creative season! Thank you for your visit and your always sweet, encouraging comments!

TEJE

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Posted in Christmas, Decoration, Felting, Just delightful, My Creative Space, Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas decoration, decoration tree from fleece - tutorial, how to make a small white Christmas tree, small white Christmas tree | 45 Comments

45 Responses

on December 1, 2011 at 20:14 | Reply Sucrette

Tejeeeeeeeeeee!
I’m in love wooow ! so cute and it seams so easy to make also …
Thank you so much for this!! I’ll try it for sure
Kisses
Angie
- on December 1, 2011 at 21:00 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Angie!!! I’m happy you like this tree! It is really easy to make and you can use other materials too, if you like. I hope you will make one!
  x Teje
on December 1, 2011 at 20:48 | Reply k-Koira

Oh, that is adorable. I don’t think I have the patience to make it though.
on December 2, 2011 at 02:59 | Reply 2browndawgs

What a great idea for a tree. I remember making “paper trees” when I was a child. We also used the folded books to as a Angel’s skirt, (we spray painted it gold). Hadn’t thought of those in years.
- on December 2, 2011 at 09:44 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Linda! I heard about these ‘book-trees’ just last year from my aunt in Finland and then I saw them also in internet. Thank you for telling about the Angels – that is a great idea! Have a great weekend! x Teje
on December 2, 2011 at 03:15 | Reply Ellen

I love your tree! It is beautiful!
- on December 2, 2011 at 09:42 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Ellen for your visit and kind words! This was fun and quick project! I have had your Your felted trees in my mind since I saw them and I really want to make one or more! I’m happy to see that my readers have visited you – I didn’t want to use any your photo in my blog because then easily someone thinks I have made them. I hope you have wonderful Christmas time! x Teje
on December 2, 2011 at 04:11 | Reply terriaw

what a cute little project! I do love white christmas trees, which make the holiday season feel even more festive.
- on December 2, 2011 at 09:36 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Terri! This is my first ever white Christmas tree and I love it! I think this year I will decorate more with white because there is no snow! x Teje
on December 2, 2011 at 04:18 | Reply Anne

That is one of the cutest Christmas tree projects I’ve seen in a long time! SO adorable! I hope you will have a wonderful Christmas and that all of your furry friends get extra treats in their stockings.
- on December 2, 2011 at 09:35 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Anne! I’m happy to hear from you! I think this small tree became quite funny and happy! Merry Christmas to you, too and all the best to your family! x Teje
  PS. Need to prepare stockings for our ‘children’!
on December 2, 2011 at 10:30 | Reply no spring chicken

Beautiful! Reminds me of something Suessy.

Blessings, Debbie
- on December 2, 2011 at 15:53 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Debbie for your visit and kind words! x Teje
on December 2, 2011 at 10:50 | Reply tartankiwi

Such a great wee project. These look amazing!
- on December 2, 2011 at 15:56 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you for your visit and lovely comment! x Teje
on December 2, 2011 at 11:56 | Reply Kelly

This looks great, what a good idea! Warm wishes, Kelly
- on December 2, 2011 at 15:58 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Kelly! Have a lovely weekend! x Teje
on December 2, 2011 at 16:00 | Reply Kathryn | Alpacamundo

That’s a great idea!
- on December 2, 2011 at 20:08 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Kathryn for your visit and kind words! x Teje
on December 2, 2011 at 17:15 | Reply Melissa

Adorable…loved the addition of the snow flakes.
- on December 2, 2011 at 20:10 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Melissa! It is really fun how those fleece stripes turn on their own and look like a white tree with snow flakes! x Teje
on December 2, 2011 at 19:25 | Reply carlinluz

What a super cute idea!
- on December 2, 2011 at 20:11 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you for your visit and sweet comment! x Teje
on December 2, 2011 at 20:01 | Reply Angie

This is adorable! I love that you used scraps and other bits that you had lying around. Wonderful! Thanks for linking up!
- on December 2, 2011 at 20:17 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Angie! That is the way I get my ideas watching the materials around me and fortunately I keep almost everything! Sometimes I get so frustrated with all the ‘materials’ but when I get an idea I find what I need. Today I got new idea with ‘throw away’ pieces – I’m looking forward to make and show them! I hope you don’t mind even I linked something else than sewing, but the material is from quilt and I even sew few stitches!
  Have a lovely weekend! x Teje
on December 3, 2011 at 01:22 | Reply Spinster Beth

Great idea, and perfectly executed!
- on December 3, 2011 at 09:24 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Beth for your sweet words! Have a lovely weekend! x Teje
on December 3, 2011 at 01:31 | Reply Andrea Anderson Morrison

Beautiful!
Thank you for the great instructions.
Your tree is simply beautiful.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas season.
- on December 3, 2011 at 09:23 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Andrea! I’m so happy that you like this small tree! It was fun to make and it looks so happy! Have a lovely weekend! x Teje
on December 3, 2011 at 03:07 | Reply AllyB

Cute little trees! and that folded paper tree reminds me of when I was a child and we used to fold Reader’s Digest like that and spray them with gold and silver paint for the holidays.
- on December 3, 2011 at 09:21 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Ally! How nice to bring you memories! I hand’t seen this kind of paper trees since last year. Thay are so great because you can decorate them with so many ways and if you read Linda’s comment she had a great idea to make Angels with them! x Teje
on December 3, 2011 at 04:09 | Reply K

Well Teje! What a brilliant idea! I love the way you have used what you already had – and that idea put it all together. The tree is really quite lovely. I’d use the glue if I were you, because that tree is worth keeping. At least, I think so. And I think the book is happy underneath it. How did you manage to make it snow on your blog? You are wonderful.
- on December 3, 2011 at 09:18 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you for your sweet message! I’m happy to be able to use materials I have because here it’s difficult to find materials. Even I didn’t use clue I’m sure I keep this tree which became so cute. I just need to store it in a safe box.
  For the wordpress blogs it started to snow yesterday! You find it from your dashboard – settings – general – and there the last one is ‘snow’. I think it’s available till 4. of January. I guess I miss a little bit white snow!
  Have a great weekend! x Teje
on December 3, 2011 at 04:16 | Reply Kirsten

This is so cute Teje!! I wonder if you could also pin it to a foam cone shape?
- on December 3, 2011 at 09:12 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Kirsten! Those foam cone shapes would be perfect! And it would be easy to make with pins or a clue and the tree would be strong enough. I forgot them because can’t find from here. Thank you for your idea! Have a lovely weekend! x Teje
on December 3, 2011 at 11:33 | Reply Benta

What a great idea, especially from scraps! I love ikea fleece blankets!
- on December 3, 2011 at 20:55 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Benta! You never know what scraps can become a treasure! Have a lovely time! x Teje
on December 3, 2011 at 13:07 | Reply Cathy

Absolutely fabulous Christmas tree Teje, I love it. Thanks for showing how you did it too. xo
- on December 3, 2011 at 20:54 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Cathy for your sweet comment! x Teje
on December 3, 2011 at 14:50 | Reply Mia

Hi Teje,

I cannot believe it either, December already! And I love your little tree, what a wonderful creation!

Wishing you the happiest weekend and lovely 2nd Advent tomorrow and joyful Independence Day too on 6th!

Yours,
Mia
- on December 3, 2011 at 20:53 | Reply Teje
  
  Hi Mia! Time is flying! I’m happy to hear that you like my way to get some ‘snow’ for the Christmas! Have a lovely time and Good Independence Day!
  x Teje
on December 4, 2011 at 21:50 | Reply Snoopydog

Hello Teje!
Your little tree is just magical. Such a very clever idea!
on December 7, 2011 at 03:03 | Reply sagechronicles

Well, if I’d been a bit more “on top of it”, I’d had read down a few more posts and wouldn’t have had to ask what your tree was made from. I really love it–maybe I’ll make an attempt of my own!
on January 5, 2012 at 13:43 | Reply Ali

What a fatastic tree Teje just found it from the Being Creative Flickr group – it looks so professional and soooo soft!! Thanks for the tutorial you are so clever!
Ali x
- on January 5, 2012 at 19:32 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you for your sweet words! x Teje

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