I was really tempted to sneak in another little project this week, but decided that it was time to clean off my workbench for the year and store away my ideas until after the holidays. Instead of making something new, I rounded up ten of the Chirstmas trees I've shared here over the last couple of years.
I hope you enjoy them the second time around.
Vintage Lace Christmas Tree, December 2013. I covered the tomato cage base with muslin, wrapped it with pieces of vintage lace, then added a battery operated tea light under the tree for a warm soft glow.
Tape Measure Trees and More, November 2013. I had quite a stash of old tape measures and yardsticks, so I combined the two and came up with these funky hanging Christmas trees. For extra sparkle, I used a vintage rhinestone clip-on earring as a tree topper.
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Vintage Sheet Music Christmas Tree, July 2013. This was a first for me...I actually completed a Christmas project in July for the Christmas in July Link Party I hosted with Knick of Time and Bliss Ranch. I rolled up copies of vintage sheet music, then glued them to the frame I made from a cabinet door and strips of molding.
A Touch of Sparkle, December 2011. I made this tree several years ago and it still finds a special place in our home every Christmas.
Junky Lamp Parts Christmas Trees from a few weeks ago. Two whimsical trees made from old lamp parts.
Framed Button Christmas Tree from last week's post. A quick and easy project made from vintage mother of pearl buttons, a vintage frame and sheet metal.
Christmas and New Year Tape Measure Trees, December 2013. The ingredients: metal tape measure pieces, Victorian photo album pages, scrap wood, and some rusty old hinges.
I wish I could round up all the other Christmas trees I've created over the past few years. Do you take pictures of everything you make? I need to start doing that even if it's just a quick picture with my phone. So many tree ideas jumping around in my head, but they're just going to have to wait until next year.
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Great inspiration Betsy and so many creative ideas! Love them!
ReplyDeleteSo inspired! I wish I could make them all!
ReplyDeleteYou are so wonderfully creative, Betsy! Last year, you inspired me to make one from yardstick pieces! I love the sheet music tree!
ReplyDeleteI love every single one of them.
ReplyDeleteNossa uma mais linda do que a outra,amei.Beijo.Valéria.
ReplyDeleteI love every one of them! Your house must be so beautiful. Have a blessed weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove every single one of your trees Betsy! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletetheir decoration is beautiful !!!!!! I wish them nice and relaxing holidays, all love of angie from Germany
ReplyDeleteI love the touch of sparkle with all of the beautiful jewelry and the junky lamp parts trees are amazing! You are so talented my friend! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove your creativity.........the bejeweled tree under the glass cloche is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and the inspiration and have a fun holiday season Betsy!
Love all the trees, Betsy!!! Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are just wonderful! I love them all! Merry Christmas! xo
ReplyDeleteTrying hard to catch up after the flu and then a week in Vegas (not the best place to go after the flu!). I'm loving your trees -- all of them (though the one with the music especially "rang my bell!"
ReplyDeleteI'll be trying to check back to your previous posts but meanwhile, Merry and Happy!
What a fun collection! I especially love the trees made from rulers. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI think the rolled vintage sheet music is my favorite. I like it because the Christmas caroling aspect is incorporated. I saw a fun Christmas tree at the paint store last week, the owner dipped paint sticks in many different shades of green and then hung them from the ceiling in various lengths to look like a tree. Music and instrument shop windows would be particularly charming using your idea. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteGinene
I adore seeing all of your creations. Visions of trees jumping around in your head.. hehe!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your trees!
ReplyDeleteLove every single one of your trees! Getting ready to make a tree out of thread spools....have you done that?
ReplyDeleteBetsy,
ReplyDeleteYou have made some really neat Christmas over the years...think the tape measure one might be my fav.
Blessings,
Linda
I missed a couple of those along the way, what a beautiful roundup! The ones in the victorian frames are so darn charming. Relax until 2015, you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent collection of Christmas trees. I love them all, Betsy.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours; may the New Year keep you safe, healthy, and creating more art so I can continually be inspired.
Hugs,
Gaby
I enjoyed seeing all of this super cool trees you have made. You have such a wonderful imagination! I hope Christmas and the New Year is a happy and healthy one. Merry, merry Ho-Ho, lol.
ReplyDeleteYou've created lots of fantastic trees over the years, Betsy. I loved to see them again.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy the holidays!
Hugs,
Julia
You've made such gorgeous Christmas trees over the years and it's so inspiring to see them all at once. Merry Christmas to you and yours! Hugs!!!
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