Friday, December 7, 2012

Day 7 of 12 - May Arts Christmas tree

 It's the holidays and that calls for a tree!
So here's one for yah'
 
 A sleek and modern rope wrapped tree for a modern holiday scape.

Want to make your own? Then it's...

This DIY tree is quick and simple to make and here's what you'll need
A cone shape (in any material)
Strong glue
Awesome rope (check out the May Arts one I used HERE)
This rope is great because it's wired so it holds the shape.

Step 1
Glue it
Start at the top and put down a glob of glue.
I would only go an inch of a ways down at a time.  
That way the glue doesn't dry and you don't make a mess.

Step 2
Wrap it
Now just start wrapping your rope tightly around the cone.
Use a small clip like I did here to hold the top in place while you work.

Keep going all the way down and that's it!
You might want to add a clip to the end of your tree while it drys.
I like the way it looks as is but you can decorate it if you wish.
My son said it needed a topper so I just glued a star to the top.
Here's a look at both of them...you decide!

Want more awesome Holiday tree decorating ideas using amazing ribbon?
Then check out the 
 The Ribbonistas are showing off great ways to dress up a tree both big and small.
Lots of inspiration there so stop by and have a peek!

 Are you on the Holiday hop?  
Then check out the other ladies fabulous holiday project.

15 comments:

~amy~ said...

this is awesome!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

You are completely AMAZING!!!!! I loveeeeeeeee this!!! And I am pinning it too! :)

JJ Bolton said...

Looking good girlie!

Chris said...

Wow great project!!

D's Paper Studio said...

beautifully done. very neat and symmetrical. you inspired me.

Sue D said...

Awesome looking tree--thanks for the tutorial!

Donna B. said...

LOVE your gold tree!! Thanks for the tutorial!! And that star just tops it off perfectly!!

Barbara H said...

Great little tree and I like the simplicity of it without the topper. Thanks for sharing.

CanadianScraps43 said...

Great tutorial and the trees are so beautiful.

sharon g said...

I love the wrapped look. Now I'm wondering what else I can wrap...

Lynnda said...

WOWzar!!! Lalo... I love these!!! You rock okay!!! hugs...xoxo

Wida said...

how are you coming up with these ideas?? all so professionally crafted and photographed!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Very impressed.

Sassy said...

So very pretty!

RiNNE said...

So elegant! Love it!