As seen on the Paper Whimsy Inspire Blog:
paperwhimsy.com/inspiration/?p=2111
Fluffy Crepe Paper Trees
These sweet trees are very addicting to make! Create several different sizes to make a gorgeous vignettes to spread holiday cheer throughout your home. You can add all sorts of baubles and trims.
Supplies:
Paper Mache Cone
Heavy Crepe – Ivory
Mica Chips
White Mini Clothespins
Rusty Hearts
Silver Tinsel Stems
White Mini Pom Trim
Digi Sheet 281
Pure Silver Glass Glitter
Wired Ribbon – Ivory
Rusty Bell Garland
Technique:
(1) Cut crepe to 1 1/2 inches wide. Cut strips about 2 1/2 feet long. Using a basting stitch gather section to make large ruffle. Hot glue in sections on to cone, staggering as you wrap around.
(2) For large tree – spritz with coffee. Once dry, add ivory wired ribbon. Hot glue buttons randomly on tree.
(3) Cut small triangles from old sheet music and stitch on machine to form long garlands. Hot glue in to place on tree wrapping around.
(4) Cut out word banner. Add rusty jungle bells. Glue heart at top.
For smaller trees:
(1) Cut crepe to 1 1/2 inches wide. Cut strips about 2 1/2 feet long. Using a basting stitch gather section to make large ruffle. Hot glue in sections on to cone, staggering as you wrap around.
(2). Add matte gel medium to tips of crepe paper and sprinkle with silver glitter. Hot glue pretty petals randomly along tree.
(3) Cut small triangles from pattern paper and stitch on machine to form long garland. Wrap around tree gluing into place. Add mini pom trim. Add little white clothespins.
Sparkling Spools with Finials
I am smitten with these beautiful spools! There are so many ways to create with them. You can collage images, add bits and baubles, lace, tinsel…the possibilities are endless. They make gorgeous tie-on’s for packages, ornaments, or even a beautiful garland filled with them.
Supplies:
Pure Silver Glass Glitter
Spools with Finials
Digi Sheet 281
Genteel Lady 06
Craft paint
E6000 Glue
Technique:
(1) Paint spools and finials with craft paint. Drill hole in finial top for hanging.
Add collage sheet music around base using Perfect Paper Adhesive of Matte Gel Medium.
(2) Add lace to spool base. Or add a Beautiful face from Paper Whimsy. Add word.
(3) Paint thin coats of adhesive along edges of spool and dust with Silver Antique glitter.
Amazing Nancy and look fun to make…..thanks for sharing x
Nancy dear, they are wonderful-love the first tree, with the rusted bells, and your spools – oh they are so sweet, and lovely-with those tiny finals, thankyou for sharing your :how to.
warm hugs,Dorthe
I like your wonderful work so much! You inspire me!
Wonderful tree`s – so great! And the spools so loveley!
Thank you!
Big hug
Andrea-Emmi41
These are brilliant! I especially love the top tree, since vintage sheet music is my fave. :) And I love those spools – such wonderful glittery goodness. Thanks so much for sharing the how-to’s – I’ll have to try these!
Nancy
Have I mentioned to how brilliant you are? I so love seeing what
you’ve created always inspiring & beautiful. I’m just sorry I’m not able to take the Victorian Stocking class. Happy Thanksgiving.
Oh, love these!! I am getting into the holiday spirit~
I love that first tree….what a great way to use music paper.
These are fabulous Nancy. I love the trees and now need to find some cones. :o)
Priceless Nancy and so very beautiful.
Thank you much for sharing. I am so inspired by all you create.
Hugs
Again you have done it! Beautiful are these pretty little creations of yours! Love the little banners around the trees, so clever are you! Have a fabulous weekend!
Absolutely gorgeous Nancy! Every page is so pretty. I adore the napkin edges.
Hugs,
Terri
Ooops! I thought I was at the end of your last post! Now I see, this is the one for the trees. They are amazing! I love how you put the banners around. You are so creative!
Hugs,
Terri
OMG these tree´s are fabulous.
A wonderful inspiration. I must made these. Thanks Nancy. xoxo
Nancy
You never fail to impress me whether you work with paper or fabric you create the most astonishing high level of art.
Fabulous creations and love your colour choice.
Wishes
Lynne
Ooohh, these look gorgeous!! fabulous christmas ornaments!!
I love these trees! Gonna try some. PS I have had so many wonderful comments on the little book of my mom and the beautiful box. You were my first online class!
Beautiful trees! My favorite is the one with the musical banner!!