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For my craft today I am taking a few items I have on hand to make a cute Christmas tree with a little Bohemian flare. I saw this cute yarn tree on Pinterest, I have to try to make this cute framed tree. Click on the link to check out the tassel Christmas tree, isn’t it cute? It is for sale on Etsy by
Here is my version of the tree. The items I used are below.
- a frame print
- piece of burlap
- yarn
- scissors
- hot glue and glue gun
- dowel rod
- craft paint
Starting with my lemon frame print. Removing the print from the frame.
Using a scrap piece of burlap (the size larger than the board) tracing and cutting the pattern out.
To attach the burlap to the back of the print I used spray adhesive, which I shouldn’t have, it left wet spots. I will fix the spots farther down in my tutorial.
If I had to do this over I would have use hot glue around the edges.
Placing the print back into the frame, if I want to use the lemon print all I have to do is turn it back around. Easy-peasy!
For the trunk of my tree I am using a dowel rod I gave it one coat of Truffle chalk paint.
For the tree itself, I made 15 small tassels. I shared how I make my tassels in a video HERE. Here’s the quick version.
- wrap yarn around your 4 fingers about 20 times, cut the yarn off
- pull the ring of yarn off your fingers
- at one end wrap yarn around 10 times tying off, creating a knot on the tassel, cut the yarn off
- cut the longer loops
- trim evenly
Now let’s create the Christmas tree. Taking my hot glue gun I applied hot glue down one side of the dowel rod and placed it in the center of the frame. I am sure you notice the wet spots the adhesive left on my burlap.
Placing the 15 tassels on the frame in this pattern:
- Using 5 tassels and hot glue, I lined the tassels up to create the bottom of my tree. To start my row I placed one tassel in the center and went out from there.
- The next 4 rolls I decreased the tassels by 1. Lining them up evenly. I added a single tassel at the top of my tree (which I forgot to photographed that step).
To hide the adhesive marks I dry brushed some white craft paint around the burlap to create the look of snow.
I shared this with our daughter, Kristin and she said it needed something. She suggested to write Merry on the top part of the frame. Great idea! I free-handed with a pen the word Merry above the top of the tree, keeping it neutral I used bronze metallic craft paint painting over the writing. I used a little white craft paint on the letters to give a little highlight where I think needed it.
My little mistake using the spray adhesive turned out to be a good mistake, using the white dry brushing gave it a snowy backdrop.
What do you think?
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Decorating our home on a budget is my thrill. I think a home can look beautiful without breaking the bank. Your home should bring the best out of you and make you feel happy. You should smile every time you enter your home. 🙂
I love the whole project- did I miss how you glue the tassels on. Other than the center one that is glued to the dowel?
Thank you Donna. I hot glued the dowel rod to the center of the board and then hot glued the tassels in a row right to the board. I centered the row of tassels with the dowel rod. Odd numbers had a tassel glued to the rod and the even number rows were not. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions.
It is adorable!!! I love the warm cozy feel it has! Thanks for sharing this
Thank you so much Debbie. I love how it looks. Merry Christmas.
Terrie, This is so adorable!! I just love the creativity! Great job!
Thank you Chloe. The creative craft is a fun hop to share our creativity for sure! Thanks for hosting it each month.
Terrie, what a great way to reuse an old frame and print. Love the tassel idea. You made the adhesive spray boo-boo work great by adding the ”snow” turned out so cute.
Thanks Carol. I was thinking about pulling it off and doing it over after I realized it wasn’t going to dry. I am happy with my boo-boo too.
Good Morning Terrie!
I love this yarn and burlap craft and of course tassels and pompoms and such are some of my favorite Winter projects.
This is absolutely precious and I love that you went with a White Tassel Christmas Tree, it is darling set against the burlap backing.
Happy to Hop With YOU!
jemma
The yarn crafts does make it feel warm and cozy for the winter holiday. I can’t wait to get started on the new holiday and this little tree is going to be so cute in our Christmas home. Thanks Joyce.
Terrie, this is just the sweetest Christmas tree with your handcrafted tassels too! Adding “Merry” was the perfect finishing touch.
Debbee I do like how the tree turned out and the tassels are fun aren’t they? Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the sweet compliment.
Love this project Terrie and the colors are perfect.
I have my Christmas crafts beginning now. I have many exciting pieces I’m creating and looking forward to sharing.
Cindy
so excited to see what you have been working on. Can’t wait to start the new season.
What a great idea! This is so very cute friend, love it! Thanks for sharing and wonderful hopping with you.
Thanks Chas. I am so happy to be crafting with you as well!
Such fun Terrie! The tassels make me smile! I love your snowy tassel tree and its so smart to be able to turn it over and back to the lemons when the season is over. Making your own tassels is brilliant, I have lots of yarn, must try that thank you!
Jenna you must try it and then share with me. I love how it turned out and yes…it’s two for one. Thanks girl! happy weekend.
Adorable and perfect for a merry mantel Terrie! 🙂 You take crafting to the next level. Happy to be hopping with you again!
Thanks Mary. You are so sweet. I like to create and inspire. I am so happy other’s like the same thing. So happy to create with you too. Happy Fall.
This is so cute! I’ve seen the tasseles for ghosts but not in a tree. I’m definitely going to make this as a gift. Adorable. Thanks for being in the hop!
oh I bet the tassels ghost is adorable. This frame would be a perfect gift. I would love to receive one myself. Thanks Andrea for hosting and getting the hop together. You’re the best!
I love this, Terrie! I remember seeing a smaller version made on the Hallmark Channel and thought it would be great to try. But you beat me to it! It’s a sweet and adorable project to make and have!
Girl great minds think a like, don’t they? Thanks Gail. Happy creating!
This is gorgeous Terrie! And you daughter was right; the ‘merry’ finishes it off perfect. Thanks for sharing the video on how to make the tassels; it’s something I haven’t done before 🙂
I always run my crafts by her if I don’t 100% like it. She gave me the perfect solution. I love it too. Thanks Sara!
Terrie, what a fun way to use yarn and an old picture. I was really pleased to see the tutorial on making the tassels. Can’t wait to make some of my own!
Thank you Rachelle. I have tons of yarn from past crafts or dishcloths I made. Love using it instead of storing it away. I love the look of the yarn in the tree craft. It gives it a new look.
I like this idea, Terrie! I have pinned it. Your sign looks so cute.
Oh thank you Liberty, so happy you like this craft. I can’t wait to start decorating for Christmas, as I still have my Fall all over the home. ha!