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Three Beautiful & Simple DIY Mini Christmas Trees

Crafts

30 Oct

Today I want to share a fun and easy craft project. How to make three beautiful & simple DIY mini Christmas Trees.

These trees are easy to make for the holiday. Many of the items, I had on hand in my craft room. I wanted Simple DIY mini Christmas Trees that were easy to make and vintage inspired.

This snowman was the inspiration for my trees. I love the cone hat with writing with the vintage tinsel.

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The toppers for the trees are napkin rings. It was easy to remove the ring with wire clippers. Buttons or stars could be used as tree toppers.

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These mini Christmas trees would make great homemade gifts too.

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You could use any color twine or even yarn to create your trees. The possibilities are endless! Fabric could be substituted in lieu of decorative paper for the center tree.

Let me show you how to make Three Beautiful & Simple DIY Mini Christmas Trees.

Supplies

  • Three Styrofoam Cones (three different sizes)
  • Brown Twine
  • Cream Twine
  • Tinsel (small)
  • Scalloped Edge Ribbon
  • White Pom-Pom trim
  • Silver braided trim
  • Small cream buttons
  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Hot Glue Sticks
  • Three candle holders (you could shop your local thrift stores)
  • Quick Dry Tacky Glue (it’s great for crafts)
  • Tree toppers – jeweled buttons, vintage brooches, buttons, star, or jingle bell (I cut a part napkin rings for my toppers).
  • 8 x 10 off white cardstock
  • 11 x 14 decorative sheet of music paper or you can just use any kind of decorative scrapbooks paper. You may need to use a smaller cone to make the paper work.
  • Merry Christmas Stamp
  • Black Stazon Ink Pad
  • Distressing Ink (optional)
  • Sponge

Two Tone Twine Tree

This tree is simple to make in a matter of minutes!

Step 1

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Add some tacky glue down one side and begin wrapping the twine around the cone. Be sure to keep it tight.
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Continue wrapping the twine around the cone working the twine tight against each of the rows.
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Once you have reach 1/4 of the way down, cut the twine and add glue to hold the tail of the twine down.

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Step 2

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Next grab your brown twine.
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Begin working the brown twine until you reach the bottom of the cone.
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Twine finish look on the cone.
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Finish the top off by adding tacky glue to the top. Wrap the cream twine around the center of the top pushing it into the glue. Trim the extra twine.

Step 3

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Add some hot glue or tacky glue around the rim of the candle stick holder. Add the cone on top of it. Try to make sure you center the candle stick holder under the cone. You do not want it to topple over.

Step 4

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The fun part is adding some embellishments. I kept this tree very simple. Sweet pom-pom trim was added around the top of the cone. Hot Glue to the jewel topper and push it down on top of the cone. You will need to hold the tree topper for a few minutes. The glue will cool and the tree topper will stand by itself.

Twine Tree with Mini bells

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Step 1

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Add some tacky glue down one side and begin wrapping the twine around the cone. Be sure to keep it tight.
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Continue wrapping the twine around the cone working the twine tight against each of the rows.
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Continue wrapping the cream twine all the way to the bottom of the cone.
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Finish the top off by adding tacky glue to the top. Wrap the cream twine around the center of the top pushing it into the glue. Trim the extra twine.

Step 2

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Add some hot glue or tacky glue around the rim of the candle stick holder. Add the cone on top of it. Try to make sure you center the candle stick holder under the cone. You do not want it to topple over.

Step 3

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Hot Glue works best with the mini jingle bells. Add a drop of hot glue with tweezers drop the bell into the glue. Repeat until you have the amount of bells that looks good.

Silver decorative trim was added around the bottom of the cone with tacky glue.

Hot Glue to the jewel topper and push it down on top of the cone. You will need to hold the tree topper for a few minutes. The glue will cool and the tree topper will stand by itself.

Paper Tree

How pretty is this music sheet paper tree. Tacky glue works best on the cone. Hot glue will burn holes in the Styrofoam. I did us a little bit of hot glue on paper to paper in a couple of spots.

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Step 1

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Add tacky glue around the cone and wrap the paper around it. I used a couple of stick pins to hold the paper to the cone while it dried.
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You may have a gap at the bottom. No worries the lace trim will cover it.
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Add some tinsel or trim to the top.

Step 2

I took a strip of paper and balled it up until it was soft with wrinkles. Then I unfolded the cardstock. Rub the stamp across the ink pad.
Stamping Merry Christmas
It should look like this after stamping the piece of cardstock
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With a sponge add some brown ink to it. We are going to age the tag.
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Rub the ink over the tag to give it an age look to it.

Step 4

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Add a drop of hot glue to the paper tree to add the Merry Christmas tag.

Hot Glue works best with the buttons. Add a drop of hot glue to the back of the button and press to the paper tree. For my tree, buttons were added just here and there.

I found this gorgeous trim at Hobby Lobby. Tacky glue works great to add this trim around the bottom of the cone with tacky glue.

Hot Glue to the jewel topper and push it down on top of the cone. You will need to hold the tree topper for a few minutes. The glue will cool and the tree topper will stand by itself.

Resources

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Click on the photo below to shop the resources.

Heart Friends Blog Hop

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Some of my blogging friends are doing some amazing DIY Christmas Décor items on their blogs this week! I am sure you are going to love each and every one! Just click on the image below to head over to see what they have for you!

Peacock Ridge Farm
Feet Under My Table
Reinvented Delaware
Do Dodson Designs

If you are coming over from Do’s Blog at Do Dodson Designs, thank you for stopping by!

Head on over to my talented friend Leslie’s blog at Feet Under My Table. She has a beautiful and easy holiday/winter project. You could keep them out for the winter decorations too!

Need more Christmas inspirations?

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Hope you have a wonderful day!

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  1. Kim+Waldorf says

    October 30, 2021 at 12:38 pm

    These are all so cute and you made the instructions so easy to follow! You are right…these would make beautiful gifts! Thanks for sharing! Happy Saturday!

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      October 30, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      Happy Saturday my sweet friend. So glad you liked this project. It really is easy and fun. I want people to have fun when crafting. The easier the better!

      Reply
  2. Leslie Watkins says

    October 30, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    Oh, my goodness! I am in LOVE with all three of these. You have inspired me to make these. So beautiful and elegant. Well, done, my friend! And great instructions! I think I need some time with you in that amazing craft room! ❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      October 30, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      I think you need some time in my craft room too. You are always welcome to my home. Thank you for the sweet comments.

      Reply
  3. Melba says

    October 30, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    All three are so beautiful! I love them so much!

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      October 30, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      Melba, I am so glad you liked them. I love making stuff especially easy projects.

      Reply
  4. Donna says

    October 30, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    So creative! They are so pretty!

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      October 30, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you, Donna for the sweet comment and for stopping by my blog.

      Reply
  5. Cindy Rust says

    October 31, 2021 at 12:14 am

    Omgoodness these are so adorable!! I have to make some. I will be keeping my eye open at the thrift store for the glass candle holders! Thanks Tammy! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      November 2, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you, Cindy. Hey these would be great in your shop.

      Reply
  6. Do says

    October 31, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    Cute idea! And I love the way you added the candle stick holder as the base. Great touch! Pinned and shared.

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      November 2, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you, Do. I like using candle holders for the height. Plus, it dresses the tress up.

      Reply
  7. Crystal says

    November 1, 2021 at 3:32 am

    They turned out amazing! They look like they are from a high end store! Love them so much

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      November 2, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you Crystal. I am so glad you like them. I appreciate your kind comments.

      Reply
  8. Renae says

    November 1, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    So cute! I especially love the tree with the mini bells. It was so much fun hopping with you today. Hugs to you.

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      November 2, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      Thank you so much, Renae. Hugs to you.

      Reply
  9. Nancy says

    November 20, 2022 at 4:47 pm

    Love your trees! They are so festive. I was wondering if you might offer some advice. I have made book page trees and want to add the glass base as you have done. I am challenged because I don’t have the solid base you have here. Do you think hot glue or tacky glue would hold them in place? Thanks for any advice!

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      November 21, 2022 at 3:00 pm

      Nancy, thank you so much. For your book page trees (love these types), you may want use a cupcake pedestal. Hobby Lobby sells them. They are flatter and a little wider than a candle stick holder. Another option is turning a glass votive candle holder upside-down. I would use hot glue not tacky glue. Get the Gorilla Hot Glue sticks. They are better for these types of projects. Hope this helps you.

      Reply

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