Easy Yarn-Wrapped Mini Christmas Trees
Give dollar- or craft-store foam topiaries a cozy, Christmasy makeover by wrapping them in chunky yarn.
Photo by: Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith
Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith
Materials Needed
- small, medium and large foam topiary forms
- chunky white yarn
- glue gun and glue sticks
- small and medium wood slices (cut them yourself or purchase from your local craft store)
- scissors
Wrap Foam
Add a line of hot glue to the top of the foam topiary, then push yarn end into glue (Image 1). Begin wrapping yarn around the foam, criss-crossing the yarn as you go to create an interesting pattern (Image 2).
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Cassidy Garcia
Finish Wrapping
When you've completely covered the topiary form and none of the foam is visible, add a line of hot glue along the topiary's base, then cover with yarn and cut off excess.
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Add Tree's Top
Most foam topiary forms have a flat, not pointed, top. To give the finished tree a more natural look, tie a loose knot in one end of the yarn (Image 1). Hot-glue the knot to the top of the topiary (Image 2) and wrap the remaining yarn around the tree to the base, securing the end with hot glue (Image 3).
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Cassidy Garcia
Cassidy Garcia
Attach Trunk
Glue together 2-3 wood slices, with the largest slice as the base, to create a trunk (Image 1). Add hot glue to the underside of the foam tree, then attach trunk (Image 2).
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Cassidy Garcia
Display or Gift
Easy and inexpensive to create, these cozy mini trees are a beautiful addition to your holiday table setting or mantel or craft a set of three (small, medium and large) as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Photo by: Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith
Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith
