Vintage paper trees

I seem to be on a paper kick for my decorating this Christmas. I first saw these frilly little trees at hgtv and knew I had to have one (or three). They are super simple to make and have such a delicate presence sitting there on my little china cabinet. Speaking of my china cabinet - I gave the top a new look this year. It started when I saw this old window frame with the mirrors in the panes. I was casually shopping around at 'The Country Pumpkin' for little ornaments when I turned around and saw it - I was smitten . . . I felt dizzy . . . I needed air . . . When I came around I made the decision to leave the store for an hour or so to think about it - how responsible is that! Anyway, you can see here that the rest is history. It's home with me where it belongs, sigh . . .

To make the trees, I started with 3 styrofoam cone bases. I wanted to vary the heights of my trees (two styrofoam bases are the same size and one is smaller) so I bought three little vintage books for one to sit on - is it not a.ma.zing that they match the runner to perfection? Oh my . . .

delicate frilly tree trio

vintage paper

three little vintage books with my new table runner

frilliness

honest to goodness I did not see that word 'kindle' until I had taken this photo, how ironic

for this special display I added vintage Christmas ornaments that had belonged to my late sister

window love

OK, back to reality. Here's a mini tutorial. Start with styrofoam cones. Take pages from dictionary, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces then cut lots of little frills into them, careful not to go straight to the edge. I used a thick skewer to curl them. Starting at the bottom of the cone, glue the curled pieces around it until you get to the top - the end!

long pieces, short pieces

I rolled the longer pieces but I think the shorter ones are easier

definitely easier

start at the bottom of the styrofoam cone and work your way to the top

I put the glue on the styrofoam base first and stuck the paper to it - it just seemed easier to handle. These little gems are light as a feather and so, so delicate.

Find a special spot for them, sit back, and enjoy! Happy decorating!


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