Since it is a few days from Halloween, I started working on Christmas…Ha ha…gotta keep ahead of those holidays. No really, I am doing a craft show in a mere 10 days, so I am working fast and furious to get some more things done.
Some of those things I need to get done are these stacked wool felt upcycled Christmas trees. I call them Christmas trees, but I guess they could be any type of tree. I have seen them in a few places in the blogosphere, and I made some of them last year. The circles are in 18 graduated sizes, each tree uses 2 of each size circle and they are strung together with two pieces of wire (which allows them to bend and I like to pose them like Dr. Suess-ish creations) up the center of the circles.
Most of them are just a random assortment of colors…I try to keep a lot of green among the mix, as they are trees, of course!
I top each one with a felted wool ball. I have used different colors for the tops but I love these cream colored ones the best.
On the bottoms I put a thick layer of wool felt to hide the wires and to make them look more “professional”.
After all, it’s all about looking professional (not!). That’s why I use the unstained deck as my background…
Oh, and I hand cut these circles out on Saturday and put the trees together on Sunday…I made 17 trees…so that means a total of at least (I had a few left over in certain sizes and I had to cut a few more of certain sizes) 612 circles and I have the blisters to prove it!
I am linking up to these great parties!
Ellen
55 comments:
Ooo i like those. They would go great with my handmade christmas!!
Mxo
I can't believe you made all those in one day! Your hand must be so sore! I was looking at these last year and I didn't know if my hands could handle the pain!
These are fab. I just love all the colours intermingled.
What an awesome idea - these look so cute!
These are BEAUTIFUL!
gorgeous...i received one of these trees last year and thought they were a fab idea...yours look great!!
Ahhh...warm and cozy Christmas trees! Love them!
I love these trees!
I love the colours too.
I love these trees! Have a nice day!
These are so cute. I'm going to have to attempt one. I would love for you to link this up to More the Merrier Monday. It starts every Sunday night and lasts through Wednesday. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com
Hi! Those trees are most sweet Christmas trees! I love them! Thank you so much for sharing how you made them!
Wishes from Greece! Teje
wow your trees are fantastic Ellen. I would love to know how you felted the wool. You had a vry production day tree making:)
Beautiful trees, Ellen! So full of character! I'm doing a show the 1st weekend in December, so I can relate some to your 'fast and furious' ! Best wishes for a successful fair!
These are BEAUTIFUL and so clever!
Jenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
I love the trees! Thanks for sharing.
These trees are so cute! And I agree, it's not too early to start the Christmas crafts! :)
Never too early for Christmas crafts! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.
Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com
found you from things I've done Thursday....these are adorable!!!
I love these felt trees...I must make them! I hope you will link up with me here:
http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2011/10/sweet-saturday-v11.html
these are just the cutest little tress!
hugs
xo
These are wonderful! I can't believe you did them all in one day. Good luck in the craft show!
Oh my heaven, I love these!!!
What gorgeous little trees! That's a lot of circles to cut! Hope your blisters heal soon!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Adorable! I would like 12, please. ;)
These are adorable. A lot of circles to put together, but just look at the fabulous finished product. Great job.
Those are soooo cute!!!!
i really really like these. When you say you upcycled them did you felt jumpers and stuff to make the discs? Would love to see a tutorial.
Super cute idea. I will have to make a couple :) I am your newest follower, please feel free to follow me too.
I just adore these! And of course, I am totally impressed at the amount of circles you cut.. Wow!
Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
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I love your trees. Really creative! I would love for you to add this to my Inspiration Board {link party}. I know my readers would really be inspired. Hope to see you there.
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/11/inspiration-board-link-party-22.html
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these are great. I will have to try this with my girls - Would love for you to share on the sunday showcase my child centered linky party (open sat thru thurs.) - http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com/search/label/Sunday%20Showcase
Bern
you are a cutting fool! lol hope the blisters heal soon, great job on these, they are adorable.
you are a cutting fool! lol hope the blisters heal soon, great job on these, they are adorable.
Love the texture and color of the trees. Beautiful!!!
your hands deserve a raise :) I truly feel for you. A labor of love. Your felt trees couldn't be more adorable. Wishing you the best at the craft show!
Your felt trees are adorable! I'd love it if you would link them up to my Christmas Craft Tutorial Party that is going on through November at www.projectqueen.org. Do you have a tutorial that you can add to the post? Love your blog. I'm a new follower.
These are fab, I love them! I think I know what I will be doing with some of my old wool jumpers!
Your newest follower!
Alison
x
These are amazing!!!!
would love it if you could share this on my link party - Serenity Saturday at www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Natasha xxx
Oh how I adore these felt trees! They would put a smile on anyone's face! Thanks for sharing at Round Tuit
The trees are really cute.
Following you from 733 link up. :)
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These are so adorable! Good luck at your craft fair. Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
Mary
I love everything about these, thanks for sharing!
Karee
these are the kind of christmas trees my toddler couldn't trash! how beautiful they look all together!
sarah of sassysanity.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for linking up! I love them! Never to early to start thinking about Christmas ;) We are going to feature these on our blog tomorrow! Stop by and check it out :)
Britney
www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com
I LOVE these! It's never too early. Thanks for linking with air your laundry Friday! xo Jami
These are so beautiful. Each one a unique work of art. I LOVE them. Thanks for sharing this great idea at my Fab Friday linky party.
Warmly, Michelle
Hi Ellen! I can't wait to see you on Sunday. I'll make sure to stop by your booth.
Very pretty! I love felted wool!
Lindsay
www.craftyladylindsay.blogspot.com
Where do I buy wool felt. I so want to make some of theses trees.
These are so adorable! You are being featured today at Lines Across.
:)Rachel
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/11/cure-for-common-monday-16.html
Ellen, they're so whimsical and wonderful! I love the way they're wired so they can be bent in a Seussical way.
Thank you for sharing your creativity on "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday at Rook No. 17. Your post is one of this week's features!
Jenn
Featuring YOU today over on my blog! :) You were one of my favorites at last week's {wow me} wednesday party. :) Thank YOU for sharing!
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2011/11/take-look-at-you-my-favorites_10.html
So simple (I do feel sorry for all the blisters you aquired) and yet so festive and doable! These are fabulous! Thanks for the ideas!
These are really adorable!
OMG! I got one of these that was made as an ornament this year for Christmas. I love it!
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