Creating a Charming Ruffled Christmas Tree

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It's November and even though I don't start my Christmas decorating until Thanksgiving weekend, I definitely start crafting it much sooner!  This is an easy craft that can be completed in less than an hour.  Ready?  Let's get started!

You'll need a few supplies:
Lace - mine was thrifted
Ruffle - also thrifted
An old pin or earring - thrifted
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Start by covering your styrofoam cone with lace.  I spread glue on the cone and then attached the lace.
While that was drying, I cut the ruffle off a vintage slip.
Starting at the bottom of the cone, pin the ruffle and wrap it around the base.  Cut off the excess.
Continue up the cone layering your ruffles.
As you get to the top, you may want to trim the ruffles so they are shorter.
I had to use a running stitch on the trimmed pieces to help them hold their shape.
At the top, run a line of glue... 
...and attach a piece of lace trim to finish the edge.
Add a vintage earring or pin to the top.
Voila!  You have created a Ruffled Christmas Tree!
Don't forget to dress it up with some greenery!
How charming is that?

I do love Christmas trees.  Here are some others I've created that are favorites:






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Comments

  1. Kim November 4, 2024 at 5:06 PM

    That's just lovely, Ann. It has a very dainty and angelic quality. Perfect for Christmas. Ps- that slip is beautiful. What a throwback.

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    1. AnnNovember 4, 2024 at 7:19 PM

      Thank you, Kim. It was a super easy project and the slip is one of the treasures from that estate sale I went to 4 times!!

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  2. mireilleNovember 5, 2024 at 8:52 AM

    Such an elegant tree! Very pretty!
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    1. AnnNovember 5, 2024 at 2:10 PM

      Thank you, Mireille. Vintage clothing really does give it an elegant flair!

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  3. Joanne November 6, 2024 at 4:22 PM

    That is so pretty!

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  4. Vintage Style GalNovember 8, 2024 at 8:02 AM

    Oh my Ann, this is so darn cute! I would not have thought to use a vintage slip for lace or ruffles! You are so clever. I need to see what I come across the next time I am out.

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    1. AnnNovember 8, 2024 at 3:09 PM

      Thank you, Cara. When I first saw it, I thought it could be cute as a tree and I'm really glad it actually worked!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 8, 2024 at 8:27 AM

    So pretty.
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  6. CatNovember 8, 2024 at 9:48 AM

    What a sweet idea!

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    Cat
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  7. Jennifer WiseNovember 11, 2024 at 10:26 AM

    This is just beautiful! Wow. Visiting from Senior Salon Pit Stop.

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    1. AnnNovember 11, 2024 at 7:27 PM

      Thank you so much, Jennifer!

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    2. Jennifer WiseNovember 18, 2024 at 10:53 AM

      And thank you for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #52 linkup. We hope to see you back sharing more during our linkup #53. (It will be on a holiday schedule, open Dec. 2 - Jan. 2 while we take a break during the week of Thanksgiving.)

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  8. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 12, 2024 at 9:32 PM

    Ann,
    Thanks so much for stopping by!!
    I love how this looks and how it came out....So pretty!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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    1. AnnNovember 13, 2024 at 7:28 PM

      Thank you so much, Debbie. Hoping all is well with you!

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  9. SlabsNovember 14, 2024 at 4:33 PM

    Super cute and I think I will even be able to manage one
    Thank you for sharing and participating at SSPS 336. See you at #337

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    1. AnnNovember 14, 2024 at 7:45 PM

      I'm sure you could! Thanks for stopping by...

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  10. Sum of their StoriesNovember 17, 2024 at 9:02 AM

    This is so pretty Ann. Small trees are one of my favourite things for decorating, I love a little forest of them, all different styles.

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    1. AnnNovember 17, 2024 at 8:10 PM

      Thank you, Julie. I love little trees too!

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