Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree

by thecraftartykid

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Intro: Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree

Once I was done decorating my house for the holidays, I started on my dolls house by making this pipe cleaner Christmas tree.

STEP 1: Make the Base of the Tree

Start off with one green pipe cleaner and bend three little legs on the end so it stands up.

STEP 2: Cut the Branches

Cut up pipe cleaners into varying lengths and twist them onto the main pipe cleaner, with the longest bits at the bottom.

STEP 3: Add the Branches

Add additional branches to the lower parts to bulk them out.

STEP 4: Decoration

Add a tinsel pipe cleaner and some beads for the baubles.

STEP 5: Finish the Scene

Finish the scene by making tiny wrapped presents to go under the tree.
You could also make little stockings to hang on the fireplace.

7 Comments

Sunbutt_Shimmer 8 years ago

I could make this for my LPS, mlp and all my other toys!

The Good Old Days 9 years ago

Thank goodness I'm not the only one who has play mobile, one of the best toys ever.

suayres 11 years ago

That's just adorable! I could see a row of them on the mantelpiece, decorated with strands of beads. Thanks for the idea! ( Just have to worry about keeping the cats from nobbling them to play with--"wow! Look at these neat toys Mom made for us!)"

Penolopy Bulnick 12 years ago

That is so cute! I just love little versions of things! Awesome job!

nix78 12 years ago

"That's what she said..." ;-)
Otherwise, I'll totally make some to table ormanents/presents. I'm thinking of adding some sort of illumination to it, but some normal 3-5 mm LEDs would be way to big, so I think I'll just add one "candle flicker" LED (from Evil Mad Science) and a battery to the base to add some background light. (Think of a throwie, but with a flicker LED.)