I wasn't kidding when I said we were going to get crazy with tinfoil! I love playing and stretching a theme for the creative juice. How many times have you looked at something and said, "oh nice," and moved on without letting it stir your creative pot?
Well, since this is a blog about creativity, I want to take you on that playful journey. The one where you ask: hmmm...how can I take that a step further?
We've been using aluminum foil to create all sorts of unexpected bling. You can catch those posts by *clicking here*
Our tree uses the same techniques, just varying the patterns with the foil.
Remember this little tool? A crimper. It will do more than aluminum foil. You can find out more about it and get the tinfoil tutorial *here*
By just layering the patterns, pinching, and hot-gluing it onto your cone form, you will get this lovely silvery tree. I put a little bit of white fleece in there to look like snow.
Use wavy scissors to cut the foil for more tree-like texture.
I like making it 'bumpy' like a real tree.
Here she is, all silver and snow!
Time to put on the high heels and dress up for the Christmas party!
ooOOooohh ... love that bling! Pin It
Hmmm...I wonder: who's she going out with?
Stay tuned for the mystery date!
Warm things up with Fabric Holiday Gift Bags. Check out:
{I host a linky party every Wednesday. More info *HERE.* I'm sharing Tinfoil Tannenbaum with these fine folks, whose links open on ~ Sunday: Sew Darned Crafty, Shaken Together, It's Party Time, Twigg Studios, I Should Be Mopping The Floor, Making Monday Marvelous, Brassy Apple, Craftomaniac, Alderberry Hill, Sew Can Do, Under the Table & Dreaming, Making the World Cuter ; Monday: Skip to my Lou, Whats In the Gunny Sack, Cowgirl Up!, Rustic Pig, Cherished Bliss, Sugar Bee Crafts, Tip Junkie's Tip Me Tuesday, Salt Tree; Tuesday: The Winthrop Chronicles, Not Just a Housewife, Carolyn's Homework, Elizabeth & Co., Lil' Luna, The DIY Dreamer, Savvy Southern Style, What we Wore & Made, Uncommon, Gingersnap Crafts, The NY Melrose Family, Today's Creative Blog ; Wednesday: I Gotta Create!, Stone Gable, Southern Lovely, Creations by Kara, All Star Block Party, The 36th Avenue, Live-Laugh-Rowe, Handy Man Crafty Woman, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Blissful Whites, The Trendy Treehouse ; Thursday: At the Picket Fence, 540 Main, Craftionary, My Repurposed Life, Frugal Girls, Shabby Nest, Romantic Home, French County Cottage, Stuff & Nonsense ; Friday: Serenity Now, A night Owl, Funky Junk Interiors, Happy Hour, Anything Goes, Finding Fabulous, My Simple Home Life, Tatertots & Jello, cheerios & lattes, Five Days Five Ways, Shabby Art Boutique, Thirty Handmade Days, One Creative Mommy, Sweet Boutique ; Saturday: Be Different Act Normal, A Bouquet of Talent, Tutus & Tea Parties, Six Sisters Stuff, Sew Country Chick, DIY Showoff, Positively Splendid , Nifty Thrifty Things, Young & Crafty, Polkadot Pretties, Or So She Says, Bowdabra, Flamingo Toes}
16 comments:
SOOOO DARLING. I love the silver and white. Its so cute. winks, jen
Hi, Christina
I just love how your Christmas tree turned out. Enjoyed looking around too. By the way, thank you for the lovely comment you left about my Pine cones swag when I guest host over at Que Linda. I am a new follower too. Love for you to stop by www.homesweetbutterfly.com
Have a great week.
Vanessa
this is great I'd love you to add it to my What We Wore and Made link party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW
What a gorgeous tree idea! A series of really small ones on the table would be totally stunning.
Thank-you so much for joining our Pin’Inspiration Party today. Your creativity is very much appreciated.
Happy follower, would love for you to pop by to grab a button.
THis is so pretty, I love it!!
http://shannonolson.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-projects.html
My gosh, this is absolutely adorable! I need to click further in this tinfoil deal, LOVE the look! And those little lights! Beautiful creation!
I shared this on FJI Facebook and pinned for SNS 112. :)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150513196456141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1&theater
Donna
Oh how fun to share this quirky kind of Christmas joy!
Thanks for spreading the cheer, Donna!
{And for all the kind comments, Jen, Vanessa, Marissa, Adventures & Shannon!}
This is fantastic - so creative!
Oh my gosh how stinking cute this is. What a neat idea..love the little lights too. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.
So very pretty... and Unique for sure I have a new linky party and would love for you to share it here http://shoprubyjean.com/2011/12/sew-crafty-tuesday-linky-2-and-highlights/
love love love this one.
Merry Christmas
Ellen
Such a pretty topiary! Love the creativity, too. Thanks for the Christmas spirit. Sharon
You are a wizard with the tinfoil. I need a crimper!
Um, incredible. I would have never even thought to have made something like this. I just might have to get one of those crimpers.
So lovely idea, have never seen one like like that, it's so cool. Thank you for sharing and have a great day!
Your darling little tree turned out just too cute! Thanks for sharing it with us :)
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