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Fabric Christmas Tree

Fabric Christmas Tree
Because everything is cuter in miniature!

This is great for small spaces like a dorm, or to put on a table as a centerpiece or on the mantle. And if you happen to have cats that stalk and nom on any and all plant life in their general area, this is a good way to have a tree without having it tipped over and ravaged.

This is an easy project - should take you no more than an hour!

This ible is day 5 of the Instructables Advent Calendar 2011!
 
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Step 1What you'll need!

What you\
  • a foam cone (any size you want!)
  • green felt (1/4 - 1/2 yard max)
  • a straight stick that is an appropriate size for your cone
  • glue OR straight pins for attaching fabric - I used pins
  • flower pot
  • bit of cardboard
  • beans or rocks to fill pot
  • scissors
  • tape
  • fabric for making a small tree skirt
  • something to make a star from
  • lights for around the base
I think pins are easier to use with the foam - no waiting for drying, and you could reuse the cone with another fabric later. Felt is the best fabric to because it has more body and is heavier, but it's good to experiment. You might find something that works better for you. I also considered using wide green lace!
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17 comments
Dec 8, 2011. 1:06 PMiminthebathroom says:
thats kinda cute!
Dec 16, 2011. 11:56 PMiminthebathroom says:
Didn't quite mean it like that, sorry. Its all in how its worded when "spoken", the written sentiment is "awesome cute"
Dec 6, 2011. 5:08 AMfjordcarver says:
*Smile*. Nice job.
Dec 6, 2011. 4:36 PMCreativeman says:
Very creative, Jessy!
Dec 7, 2011. 2:36 AMmischka says:
Beautiful!
Dec 5, 2011. 7:40 PMVery Interesting says:
Looks great!
Dec 5, 2011. 1:14 PMcanucksgirl says:
Very Cute.

The Step 6 Photo looks like "Project Runway" for Christmas Trees.

- Auf Wiedersehen!
Dec 5, 2011. 12:30 PMPenolopy Bulnick says:
So adorable. I do need to figure out my tree still, so this might be it. And I agree with SHIFT!. It seemed like you were "dressing up" the tree :)
Dec 5, 2011. 12:12 PMSHIFT! says:
Fantastic Job Jess! I bet this would also make a great dress too, for someone who's female.

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