Oh how I love the Dollar Store! While wandering aimlessly through the aisles the other day to kill some time, I spotted some 9ft tinsel garlands that were screaming for a cheap project.
I scooped up 4 garlands (2 red and green, 2 red and gold).
I found some cheap cardboard cones from Michael’s in the Christmas section. I picked up two small and one large and planned to make some cheap & fun tinsel trees!
First thing I did was get out my hot glue gun. I glued one end of the tinsel garland to the top of one of the small cones.
I then wrapped the tinsel around the cone all the way to the bottom and glued along the bottom edge.
Once the glue was dry, I went back and glued the loose midsection of the garland to the base. Much easier to space out my tinsel this way!
And that’s about it! Super easy 5 minute project! The best part? All three Christmas tree cones cost less than $8!
These will look fabulous with the rest of my Christmas décor! One more month and I get to unpack my goodies from the basement!
Well, I guess now that it’s November there will be lots of Christmas projects coming down the pike! I’m excited to be guest blogging at two great blogs in the upcoming weeks: Lines Across My Face and Under the Table and Dreaming. I’ll keep you posted!
Make me some!!
What a cute and easy project! I love how fluffy the trees are!
Super cute! I can’t wait to start decorating for Christmas!
I’m trying to find all sorts of different Christmas crafts and this one would be super easy and pretty cheap! You always see trees very similar to the ones that you just made in the stores, but they are always quite a bit of money. Thanks for the tutorial:)
SO CUTE AND LOOK PRETTY EASY!!!
I love these! So cute and so easy – a perfect craft! If you have a moment I’d love for you to share with my readers. http://www.momontimeout.com/2011/11/taking-timeout-thursday-link-party-no-3.html Have a great week!
That is so easy yet really beautiful!
Ah! That’s one of those ‘smack your forehead’ why didn’t I ever think of that things! I might go a little tinsel tree crazy this year… lol.
Those are so cute! And I’ve been looking for cones like that, so off to Michaels I go! Thanks!
Awesome idea – I can’t wait to pick up the supplies!!!!!
Love it!!! So cute and easy! I can’t wait to make this thanks for the tutorial
Love these trees! What a great idea!
Awesome tutorial…I think some silver ones would look great on my mantle! Thanks :)
What a cute Christmas decoration! I have pinned it to try later!
Seriously… 5 minutes and $8 for a trio of trees? I’m sold! These are so easy and so much fun! I am envisioning these on my table in a snowy white right now! We are hosting a Home for the Holidays party and these trees would be a wonderful addition. We would love for you to join us! Take care!
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So cute. And simple. I am going to make some of these. Instead of using the tree forms you used, I am going to reuse some birthday hats that need a new purpose. Cheap :)
Oh my goodness. How fun are these!
love these!! pinning them
Would LOVE it if you could share this on my link party at http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Natasha xxx
Great job, Erin! These are great!
Those are so cute! What a great idea!!
Saw you on House of Hepworths. These are fabulous! :)
Easy peasy and so cute!!
I’d love for you to share them on my Simply Chrismtas Inspiration Party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com
This is a great idea! I love it and will do this for sure! Thanks!!! XO, Pinky
So cute! You know how much I love the Dollar Tree! Thanks for sharing these with us at Inspiration Friday!
Heather
I LOVE this idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
Love these!! Thanks for posting!!
What a great easy pretty scarf.
Featuring YOU tonight over on my blog. You were one of the most viewed links at last week’s {wow me} wednesday party! Congrats! :)
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
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I saw the same tinsel and wanted to use if for a project. Those turned out super cute! Hope you’ll come link up at my party starting tomorrow morning!
Marie
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COngrads. This was the most viewed link last week at the Whatever Goes Wednesday party. I am highlighting it today. Cute idea. Grab my “featured” button.
Thank you so much!! How exciting. Going to grab a button now :)
Those are awesome!!! I love them
Hi Erin, your little Christmas trees in tinsel are so cute. I love the table lamp you have next to them. I have been looking for something like that for my bedroom. Can’t wait to see what you are planning next. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
I linked these to a lineup on my blog of my favorite topiary tree tutorials today. Thanks for inspiring! http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2011/11/by-dozen-topiary-christmas-trees.html
Thanks! Going to check it out now!!