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Monday, November 2, 2015

A Fabric Strip Christmas Tree

Melissa posted a really fun little project on Papertrey Ink's Make it Monday challenge this week, and the country in me had to give it a go!  She showed us how to make a little Christmas tree using strips of torn material.  I'm so sad now that I gave away most of my quilting fabrics, but I did find a few still remaining, and here's my little tree:


My little tree is about 6 1/2" tall.  I used a cinnamon stick for my trunk, and potted my little tree in a miniature stoneware crock.  My PTI item is just the Tiny Tag.    I love the music fabric and the bits of lace and the wood buttons!  This was really fun to make!  Next time I think I'll make it a little less wide, but I'm pleased with my results for this first try.  Thank you, Melissa!
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26 comments:

  1. Lisa EltonNovember 2, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    This looks fabulous in the little crock Lin, cute tree!!

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  2. MaureenNovember 2, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    this is just stunning! I have to play along this week! It looks so fun!

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  3. Jill NorwoodNovember 3, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Adorable tree Lin! I love the cinnamon stick and how you placed it in the little crock! So sweet!

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  4. Suzanne CNovember 3, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    Love it! Another beautiful tree! This is so sweet and the fabrics and the pot are fantastic!

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  5. kReNNovember 3, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    How darling is this! I always put up about 7 little to medium-sized trees around our house during the holidays because I love the lights. This would make a lovely gift for a friend I have in mind. TFS!

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  6. MarybethNovember 3, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Lin your tree is just darling in that tiny pot! Love the idea of it not being on a card and the music strip is wonderful!

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  7. MarybethNovember 3, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Forgot to say the cinnamon stick is the best idea ever !!!!!!!!

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  8. UnknownNovember 3, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    O M G. I'm so making these. Thank you for the awesome idea.

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  9. Rema DeLeeuwNovember 3, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Love this little tree you've created Lin!

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  10. The Paper ToileNovember 3, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Oh, I love that you used a cinnamon stick. What a darling little pot!

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  11. Silke LedlowNovember 3, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Lin, your Ribbon Tree is fabulous...love it!

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  12. Nancy Penir November 3, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    Love this! Look at all your adorable fabric in that sweet little pot. Simply adorable!

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  13. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)November 3, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    What a wonderful fabric tree and I love the cinnamon stick for the trunk, Lin!!

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  14. Maureen ChandlerNovember 3, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    What a wonderful project!! This would make a sweet gift for a few of my friends! Thanks so much!!!

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  15. Helen F.November 4, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    Your fabric tree is simply fabulous, Lin! Love the cinnamon stick and pretty pot idea

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  16. UnknownNovember 4, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    So beautiful

    Thank you for always encouraging me

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  17. BirgitNovember 6, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Your little fabric tree is just adorable and that little stoneware crock is the sweetest ever! I love it!!

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  18. victoria hNovember 7, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    gorgeous tree

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  19. Kathryn ANovember 7, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    Oh, my! Love how you've planted your tree in a little pot! So cute!!

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  20. laineyNovember 8, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Lin, what a lovely, lovely tree! Your use of the cinnamon stick, crock and fabric selection = perfection! Wonderful job!

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  21. JulieJuly 11, 2021 at 2:13 PM

    What did you pot it with, fabric??? So cute!!!

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  22. LinJuly 11, 2021 at 5:27 PM

    Florist foam!

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  23. UnknownNovember 17, 2021 at 10:34 PM

    What are the measurements of the material and how many for the tree?

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  24. AnonymousDecember 21, 2022 at 7:35 AM

    A cinnamon stick! Brilliant.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2023 at 4:56 PM

    Could you let me know the directions on how to make this. How many strips, how wide, etc. thanks.

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  26. LinFebruary 20, 2023 at 5:03 PM

    So sorry, Anonymous, I can't help you, but if you click on the link at the very top of this post, it will take you to a video from Melissa Phillips that may give you some guidelines.

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!