merry, bright, and whimsical...

Grab a chair and sit for just a bit while I share with you my Tips & Tricks project for Papertrey Ink.  I have wanted to create a felt Christmas tree for a couple of years now and decided now was the time.  I'll explain how and hope you'll create one for yourself!

I grabbed my Papertrey Ink felt in Aqua Mist, Vintage Cream, and Limeade Ice, the Buttoned Up #1, Framed Out #9, Tissue Paper Favors #1, Bloom Builders #1, Holly Jolly,  and Layered Postmarks:  Holiday dies, the Layered Postmarks:  Holiday, Button Up, and Framed Out #9 stamps, Pure Poppy Baker's Twine, and Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, and Pure Poppy buttons plus a bit of vintage trim, pom pom trim, and trinket pins and I was set to get started.

I always like to try and incorporate a sentiment on most of my projects and thought a wreath would be a fun addition to my tree, so I used the Framed Out #9 stamp set and die and attached it near the bottom of my tree using a trinket pin from Maya Road.

A strand of die cut buttons and real buttons made for a colorful garland to wrap around my tree.  I love the many different patterns available in the Button Up stamp set.  And an over sized felt flower cut using the Bloom Builder #1 die was something I loved adding to bring in more softness and dimension.  This is one of my most favorite dies to use this time of year.

Trims always add a special, homespun, unique touch and finished my tree off just how I envisioned it.

A pink and white polka dotted paper straw worked perfectly as my tree trunk.  The straw fit right up inside the center of the tree and also fit perfectly down inside a wooden spool that I painted and distressed and then wrapped in a scrap of fabric.  It is embellished with Limeade Ice leaves cut using the Holly Jolly die and an Aqua Mist button.   The tree dangles freely from the straw, no filling or stuffing needed...easy as that!

Here's how I created this fun little item:

Step 1:

Cut Aqua Mist felt into a wedge.  I've got the pattern handy if you'd like to email me for it.

Step 2:

Form the wedge into a cone and adhere edges together down the backside of the cone.

Step 3:

Adhere a strip of coordinating pom pom trim around the inside edge of the base of the cone.

Step 4:

Using Limeade Ice felt and the Tissue Paper Favors #1 die, cut a second layer for your tree.  The felt isn't quite wide enough for this die, so just make sure to focus on getting all of the scallops to fit on your felt and the straight edges will take care of themselves as you wrap this layer around your cone.

Step 5:

Wrap the Limeade Ice felt layer around the base cone lining up edges on the back with those of the base.  You just want all of your edges hidden in the back nice and neat.

Step 6:

Die cut several different size buttons using the Buttoned Up #1 die, Rustic Cream cardstock, and patterned paper if desired.  I used Sweet Blush Gingham here along with Sweet Blush, Hawaiian Shores, Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, and Limeade Ice ink.

Step 7:

Decorate your tree by creating a garland.  Just thread the die cut buttons and actual buttons onto a strand of Pure Poppy Baker's Twine and then wrap the button garland twice around the tree.  Leave the ends of the Baker's Twine long enough to secure in a bow on the backside of the tree.

Step 8:

Cut a flower from Vintage Cream felt using the Bloom Builders #1 die and embellish the center with a Pure Poppy button.  Adhere near the top of the tree, slightly off center.

Step 9:

Die cut leaves for the flower using Rustic Cream cardstock and the Layered Postmarks:  Holiday die.  Stamp the leaves using Limeade Ice and the Layered Postmarks:  Holiday stamp set and adhere beneath the flower petals.

Finish by adding buttons, trim, and adhesive pearls. 

You must try one for yourself!

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

 

Comments

[Lynn Darda]

Quite sweet and lovley!

[Kelly Schirmer]

THAT is an adorable die cut treasure! Reminds me of the trees in How the Grinch Stole Christmas...very Seussy :) Love the colors and the big bloom!

[Judy]

Oh my goodness. Your tree is GORGEOUS. I would LOVE the pattern that you offered!! Thank you for the incredible tutorial and inspiration!!

Judy
lifesabeach32940@cfl.rr.com

[mj]

oh my goodness this is such a sweet Christmas tree!! love the colors and how you just put all of the elements together. its just adorable!!

[kelly]

so pretty and fun. i love the colours you have chosen.

[ReNae Allen]

This tree is so pretty, so pleasing to the eye! Love the color palate and use of all things Papertrey!

[Gladys]

So sweet! Thanks for the inspiration! :)

[Diane Jaquay]

This is over-the-top DARLING, Miss Melissa! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

[Bonnie Krohn]

This is so girly - I love it. And your instructions are perfect. Thanks for such a great idea

[Lynn Mercurio]

I'd love your pattern for this. It would make a perfect co-worker gift. lynn dot mercurio at gmail dot com

Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!

[Leigh Penner]

Oh, Melis, this is stunning! I love it! Thanks for the step by step instructions!

[LynneZ]

Melissa - You always amaze me with your lovely creations - this tree is simply awesome - Thanks so much for your wonderful tutorial.

[Bonnie]

Oh My Goodness this is just gorgeous Melissa!! Thanks so much for sharing with us,

[Patty J]

I grabbed my cup of tea and knew I'd be in for a morning visual treat. Can't wait to show my daughter this after school - maybe we can make a pair sometime soon. So lovely and magical!

[BethieJ]

DARLING Melissa! I showed my girly and we HOPE to make some next week!! Would LOVE the pattern if you dont mind sharing it! (THANK YOU!)
Happy Holidays!!! and Have a GREAT day!

[Eveline van Heijst]

This is so you! I love it, it's adorable.
Eveline.

[Melissa Weathers]

I love this tree, it's so adorable! Thanks for sharing your how-to also :)

[Jeni Jenne]

You make it look effortless! You have stunning style!

[Jan]

This tree is amazing. Love all the
colors you chose. I have to have your pattern.
jan
jhpeloquin@earthlink.net

[Dana Kirby]

I love this! So Perfect!!
If you don't mind I would love a pattern.
Hopetoncows@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Dana

[Kristina]

So adorable! Every detail fits perfectly together. When I grow up can I be you? :) You are amazing!

[jenni]

this is THEE cutest felt tree i've ever seen. it just makes me feel.....well....like a little girl, all magicky and happy inside. i'd love to have the pattern. thanks for offering it and for yet another dose of your incredible inspiration.

[Kathryn]

Adorable ... My husband and I are spending five months in our RV as we wait for our new house to be built. All of our Christmas stuff is in storage, but I have some of my crafting stash - including ALL of my PTI stash. Now I have to make a few of these to decorate our RV! Perfect!

I would love to have your pattern. Thank you so much to PTI for your beautiful products, the classy way you do business, and the talent behind all the fun designs you share!
Kathryntoc@hotmail.com
Happy Holidays! -- Kathryn

[Lisa Martin]

I just purchased the product I didn't have to make this and i would love to have the pattern. Its adorable--thanks so much.
lmartin@pacificmetal.com

[Susan Clare]

So cute and definitely whimsical! Love the color combinations...