November 9, 2011

Let the Christmas crafting begin!!

I realize it isn't even Thanksgiving, but those Christmas crafting supplies were calling to me last evening. After the girls went to bed and the lunches were packed, I fired up the Christmas records and had fun embellishing miniature Christmas trees.

Aren't they sweet?

Supplies:

Spools of thread
Ribbon
Buttons
Mini Christmas trees
Glitter
Glue (white tacky glue and hot glue)
Scissors


1. I started with brushing some white glue onto miniature trees and then dusted the trees in white glitter. Set trees aside to dry.


2. Cut ribbon the diameter of the spool and glue onto the center of the spool with white glue. Add a miniature button onto the center of the ribbon with hot glue.

3. For some of the spools, I traced and glued scrapbooking paper to the top of the spool.

4. Finally, hot glue miniature tree on top of the spool.

Merry Christmas!

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Cherry World 1



XOXO

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37 comments:

  1. vivianNovember 9, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    cute kim! I did a little snowman crafting last night and this morning!
    see ya later..
    xo

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  2. LeeNovember 9, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Very cute, crafty lady!
    I have a bunch of these trees and need place card holders for Thanksgiving...maybe I will bleach them and add glitter.
    You have inspired me to do some crafting!

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  3. Jodee LeaderNovember 9, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Those are absolutely darling and would look soooo cute on a shelf or mantle!

    Happy Crafting!

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  4. LynnNovember 9, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Oh Kim these are just precious. Thanks for sharing. Now to find some wooden spools.
    Hugs,
    Lynn

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  5. DearHelenHartmanNovember 9, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Those are so awesome. I totally do not need ANOTHER Christmas inspiration and yet I know you'll have a lot of them coming up. Can't. Stay. Away.

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  6. KimNovember 9, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    You are soooo amazing and crafty..
    Have fun..
    Love seeing all these cute things..
    Hugz.

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  7. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYNovember 9, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Soooo cute!! Those would look darling in a little Christmas Villiage :)

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  8. My Vintage MendingNovember 9, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    How cute...Darling lined up on a small table or cake stand...another thing I will have to steal...smiles...Renee

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  9. Cheryl G.November 9, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Yes, they are very sweet and so are you! Thank you so much Kim for the very kind words you write!

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  10. Patty MarkerNovember 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    How cute...I want to come play with your crafting toys. Now I'm ready to start Christmas crafting. Thanks for the inspiraton! Patty

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  11. KayteeJane's HouseNovember 9, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Super Cute Kim!! I may try that!

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  12. ★Carol★November 9, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    You've created the cutest little bottlebrush forest EVER! I want to bleach some of these and dye them aqua to sit amongst all of my Christmas angels!

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  13. Number 6 and no more counting!November 9, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    have you got your Halloween decor put away?

    these trees are super cute!

    lea
    xo

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  14. CindyNovember 9, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Girl you wear me out! I know how you feel about putting decor away. I get a pain of sadness at Halloween, but when the Christmas goes away, I almost suffer from depression!

    E and J looked great in their costumes. Josie tickles me with her superhero obsession, and Emma looked absolutely breathtaking in hers.

    Yep, on that Saturday you were having the best Halloween party ever, I was in my kitchen unloading boxes and consequently straining my back. We are coming to celebrate one of these days...I pinky promise!

    Bring on those Christmas crafts!

    Much love,
    Cindy

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  15. JanetNovember 9, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Those little trees on the wooden spools are quite adorable! Very vintagey!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  16. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 10, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Your little trees are super cute!! ( The project I'm still plodding away at uses spools too. ) Christmas is my favorite time of year!

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  17. NancyNovember 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Ooohh - Kim K! Those are darling. Where did you get the tiny trees? They are just the cutest. xoxo Nancy

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  18. Pam KesslerNovember 10, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Awesome. Now I have something to do with the wooden spools I have been collecting all summer.

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  19. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 10, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    What a cute project! I can't wait to get started on some Christmas crafting this weekend! ♥

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  20. BarbaraNovember 14, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Adorable! It's a good time of year, isn't it?

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  21. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateNovember 15, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    These are adorable! I have a jar full of spools I picked up at an antique shop and now I have an idea what to do with them! Came over from Rook No. 17.

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  22. Sweet Bee CottageNovember 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    You did a great job. They look adorable! Where ever did you get those miniature trees? Are they new or vintage? If new, please share where! Pretty please? You done good girl!

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  23. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Really adorable, you did a lovely job - thanks for sharing about it at the Rednesday party!

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  24. Magical Mystical TeacherNovember 15, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    These look so simple to make that maybe even *I* can do it!

    DITTY IN RED

    Just a pinch of scarlet
    To liven up the place;
    Just a hint of ruby
    Brushed upon your face;
    Just a bit of cherry
    Dancing round your toes;
    Just some sanguine colors—
    That’s the way it goes!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Autumn’s rubies here and here

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  25. AnnNovember 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Your mini trees are mega cute. Adorable spool stands, too.

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  26. SueLovesCherriesNovember 15, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    What a great idea! Thanks for the tip! ;)

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  27. MeckyNovember 15, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Those are really cute!

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  28. magieNovember 16, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Those are just adorable! I always loved the little mini christmas tree's..but wasn't sure what to do with them. I jut love this idea. Thanks for sharing how you made them :)

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  29. Little Susie Home MakerNovember 16, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    What a cute idea! I think its a great idea, and will have to try this one for sure. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  30. Christina at I Gotta Create!November 16, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    These are so Sweet! I can imagine them being used for some kind of advent calendar or something like that. Thank you SO much for sharing them at the december "Winter Wonderland" party over at I Gotta Create!

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  31. Karen@MSEnthusiastNovember 17, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    This is really adorable. I love when people reuse items that can be easily thrown out after use. A+ Recycling! I found you throught the I Gotta Create Linky.:0)

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  32. LorraineNovember 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    These are so cute and Christmasy:)

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  33. ❀~Myrna~❀November 20, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    So very cute ! Thanks for sharing !
    Happy Thanksgiving !

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  34. Jenn EricksonNovember 21, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Kim, your Christmas spools are so, so charming! I'm pinning as well as featuring your post on my Facebook page today!


    In this week of Thanksgiving I especially want you to know how grateful I am to have you be a part of the creative spirit and camaraderie at Rook No. 17. Thank you for linking up to “A Little Birdie Told Me…”!

    Yours,
    Jenn

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  35. Jenn EricksonNovember 21, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Actually, I've decided to make your post one of tomorrow's features on "A Little Birdie Told Me..."!

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  36. LisaNovember 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial!! I love the use of the spools!!

    I'd love for you to link-up this and any other Christmas-related projects to my 26-Day Christmas Craft Marathon Linky Party that's going on right now!!

    ~Lisa
    Lisa's Craft Blog

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  37. Christina at I Gotta Create!December 16, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Just had to feature your sweet project on my facebook page (as well as my blog)! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall

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