Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Spool Tree Ornie


Need an activity for the kids? 
Have old empty thread spools?  


You will also need, wrapping paper scraps, a piece of felt, tape, glue gun, scissors, leftover beads, ribbons, and bobbles.


Be careful with the glue gun--It's hot!  Maybe adult help would be nice!

HOT GLUE!
Now, have at it!  Cut paper and wrap around each spool.  Secure with tape.  Fashion a "tree skirt" from the felt. I made mine out of red felt cutting the edges with a scalloped edging.   Hot glue the spools and the 'skirt' in place to make a "tree" then decorate with ribbon, beads, and bobbles!  I fashioned a hanger through the middle of my spool with floral wire to make a hanger, but I am sure you could do this with ribbon too!  Be creative!  That is what the 30 Days of Christmas Fun is all about!!!!!  


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Happy Holidays!!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

How fun!!! I love this idea:)

Paige @ Little Nostalgia said...

I've been seeing empty spools at thrift stores lately, not sure why, and I always want to make something cool. Never thought to make an ornament! Now I might have to pick some up.

Rose Clearfield said...

Really cute! What a fun way to use up old spools.