paper tree forest
I found a tutorial for the cutest little fabric stacking trees at the small object last week. I really don't have much in the way of fabric scraps...but paper scraps? Now that I've got.
The boys weren't that interested in participating but Ellen and I couldn't stop making them. Easy, fun, addicting...the perfect little craft. I love that Ellen's are way cuter than mine. Very Rankin-Bass-ish.
The original pattern is for fabric but you can do the same thing with paper (even stitch it if you want). We tried using pinking sheers too. If you'd like to make lots of these (for a school class party or something) use a circle cutter to create 3", 4.5". 6", & 7.5" circles and then cut them in half to create each little cone shape. One other thing I might do is add a sparkly puff ball to the tops of the trees. And maybe make a bigger version...and...see? Told you they were addicting.
Oh, So CUTE!!
Kids are home a little under the weather this morning this could be a good "I'm feeling better this afternoon" craft. Thanks for sharing!!
Laura
Posted by: Laura | December 03, 2007 at 10:32 AM
It looks like a really cute Christmas Tree Lot!! How fun!!
Posted by: Miss Paula | December 03, 2007 at 10:37 AM
What a great idea! I was longing after those fabric onces, but a seamstress I am not. I love how you use sheet music-- I love to do that too. :) Anyway, SO CUTE. Thanks for sharing.
xo
Posted by: Sarah | December 03, 2007 at 10:45 AM
Love them!
I am hoping to get to that project just after I finish the dishtowels this afternoon. If I'm lucky. LOL
Posted by: Sarah | December 03, 2007 at 11:41 AM
How cute are these trees, of paper! I'd love to try to make some,,,,I'll see if I can find the pattern from your link! Thank you!
Posted by: *Heidi* | December 03, 2007 at 12:44 PM
What a great variation on that tutorial!! I love these--so colorful! :)
Posted by: Casey | December 03, 2007 at 01:01 PM
cute trees! And the case in the post below is a definite wow!
Posted by: sarah | December 03, 2007 at 03:54 PM
Your paper trees are adorable! I'd love to try this myself.
Posted by: June | December 04, 2007 at 04:28 AM
Oh - these are ADORABLE! LOVE THEM!
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | December 04, 2007 at 06:34 AM
The trees are so cute and I am so lad that you posted this because I wanted to do the advent calendar from The Small Object and couldn't remember the name, thanks so much!
Posted by: southerngirlmusings | December 04, 2007 at 08:08 AM
Seriously, how cute are those? I bet they are fun to make. I will have to see if I can interest my girls in it!
Posted by: Jen | December 04, 2007 at 11:13 AM
Well... I had to run right out and get some more interfacing so I could make these.. and I shared a link back to your site and to the creation site. Your color choices rock my world!.. I am going to give it a go tonight after doing a bit of cleaning here is Chez Chaos!
Maddie
Posted by: Maddie | December 04, 2007 at 07:13 PM
oh my goodness! these are adorable! and i have plenty of fabric scraps!
Posted by: amy | December 05, 2007 at 08:44 PM
Sooooo darn cute!! Thanks for sharing this!!
Posted by: jona | December 06, 2007 at 02:13 PM
Ohh, how pretty! I love the sparkly puff ball idea!
Posted by: Kathy | December 09, 2007 at 07:42 PM
I want to do this project so badly! Oh I need to get some person crafting going on!
I am going to make these for the grand parents and special friends!
Posted by: Kelly McCants | December 15, 2007 at 08:05 AM
i made them from fabric today but I am a paperaholic so now I must go do them with paper...did you just use a glue stick to close them?
Posted by: Aimee | December 20, 2007 at 03:50 PM