wire lampshade frame Christmas tree
this is quite simply just a stack of lampshades and other items.
nothing is permanently affixed or secured (except the topper spire),
because it all slides together firmly.
on the top, a vintage tree topper spire is secured to the smallest lampshade frame
by hot-gluing a rolled up bit of firm paper cardstock to the top of the frame.
the spire slides down onto the paper, holding it upright.
the spire slides down onto the paper, holding it upright.
the small wire lampshade frame sits on top of an upside-down wire waste basket.
i found the waste basket at Dollar Tree, but it was black - so i sprayed it white with my secret weapon
(Krylon Gloss White Appliance Spray Paint. covers EVERYTHING!)
some of my smallest vintage white, silver, and clear ornaments hang on the wire lampshade frame.
(Krylon Gloss White Appliance Spray Paint. covers EVERYTHING!)
some of my smallest vintage white, silver, and clear ornaments hang on the wire lampshade frame.
the wire waste basket sits on top of a linen lampshade.
the linen lampshade sits on top of a very large wire lampshade frame.
larger vintage ornaments hang from the top edge of the frame.
at the bottom, a scalloped silver tray holds more ornaments
and a candle, which illuminates the entire tree with a soft light....
the perfect way to accent the vintage vibe of the components.
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faux wood 'junk' trees
this is not a collection of trees made from wood. nope.
it's a collection of trees made from wood-printed PAPER!
this easy and kid-friendly craft can be made with new or reclaimed materials -
a simple, inexpensive way to get a 'junk project' look for your holiday & winter decor!
the triangular shapes are simply cut from wood-printed scrapbook paper...
some of the large trees used two sheets of the 12" X 12" paper stock.
cut the triangles out in various shapes and sizes of triangles,
it's a collection of trees made from wood-printed PAPER!
this easy and kid-friendly craft can be made with new or reclaimed materials -
a simple, inexpensive way to get a 'junk project' look for your holiday & winter decor!
some of the large trees used two sheets of the 12" X 12" paper stock.
cut the triangles out in various shapes and sizes of triangles,
and use a glue stick to attach them to poster board cut the same size -
the poster board will add firmness so they will stand up straight.
then find some fun 'junk' to use as bases:
i used a vintage 'pant hemming ruler', an old heavy antique iron,
a bit of fencepost with a rusty nail, a block of wood with hardware on it from a barn door
- all simply taped or glued on with a dot of hot glue.
the poster board will add firmness so they will stand up straight.
then find some fun 'junk' to use as bases:
i used a vintage 'pant hemming ruler', an old heavy antique iron,
a bit of fencepost with a rusty nail, a block of wood with hardware on it from a barn door
- all simply taped or glued on with a dot of hot glue.
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sweater trees
2. cut triangle shapes out of thrifted sweaters.
3. hot glue sweater pieces onto poster board pieces, wrapping over the edges.
4. hot glue something to the back of each tree, at the base, to hold the tree up...
you can 'just' see a peek of glass jar on the left side one above.
try wood scraps or blocks, tin cans, glass jars, or miscellaneous junk.
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vintage lace & tomato cage Christmas tree
Materials:
I used a wire tomato cage, one zip tie, a vintage petticoat, a rectangular vintage lace tablecloth,
a rectangular vintage lace doily turned into an apron, and a small square vintage lace doily.
* get a wire tomato cage, and stand it up on the largest ring - with three 'legs' at the top.
* hold the three 'legs' together and zip tie them tightly. cut the excess zip tie off.
* put the petticoat onto the frame, pulling it down toward the floor as far as it will go.
(mine stopped at the first ring, but it's long enough to have the ruffles reach the floor)
* add a lace tablecloth over the frame, draping it into folds as you place it.
* add a large lace doily, scarf, or apron (like mine) over the lace tablecloth
(obviously this layer should be shorter than the last layer)
* add a small or medium doily at the top of the frame.
(mine stopped at the first ring, but it's long enough to have the ruffles reach the floor)
* add a lace tablecloth over the frame, draping it into folds as you place it.
* add a large lace doily, scarf, or apron (like mine) over the lace tablecloth
(obviously this layer should be shorter than the last layer)
* add a small or medium doily at the top of the frame.
If you wish, hand chandelier crystals or vintage ornaments
from the holes in the lace layers.
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stylish ornament hooks
a sure-fire way to save your sanity, your toes,
and your vacuum cleaner this holiday season!
1. gather materials:
a package of chenille stems from the dollar store
pair of scissors
TOP TIP:
make them disappear into the tree by using a coordinating color :
white on a white tree, green on a green tree, silver on an aluminum tree, etc.
make them stand out by using a contrasting color : silver, gold, red, etc.
2. cut chenille stems in half for regular size hooks, or into thirds or quarters for smaller sizes
(great on garlands or mini trees)
3. twist into an 'S' shape, and curl the ends all the way in - like a cursive 'S'.
4. hook onto ornaments
5. hang ornaments
that's it, you're done!
*these hooks are soft - they won't scratch delicate glass.
*the ornaments won't fall OFF of them because of that swirly curl.
*you can squeeze the top swirly curl closed once it's around a branch on the tree, and it won't BUDGE.
even if the cat gets in there and plays ping pong with it.
*they don't end up in a tangled headache-inducing mass between uses.
*they also SHOW UP on the carpeting, so you won't step on them or vacuum them up by mistake!
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gift box tags
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