Sea Breeze Miniature Christmas Tree
The Sea Breeze Miniature Christmas is the perfect little Christmas tree for a beach property. Decorated with some natural elements, this tree will fit right in with the muted tones of beach decor. It can also be a great way to turn sea shells picked up during a summer vacation into a Christmas tree filled with memories. Perfect for a Christmas in July celebration!
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteIn an evening
HolidayChristmas
Age GroupElementary School, Pre-Teens, Teens
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
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polystyrene cone
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50g roll of cream colored crochet cotton twine
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a few strands of natural colored raffia
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6 small striped fabric bows (green, red and gold stripes)
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11 flowers cut from medium brown guipure lace daisy trim
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9 sea shells (in the example, scallop shells were used)
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11 clear short oval tube beads
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11 sewing pins with colored heads
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2” of green florist wire (26 or 28 gauge will work the best)
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standard scissors
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pliers
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hot glue gun and glue sticks
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old newspaper to protect the working area
Instructions
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. Use the pliers to bend the 2” wire to make a small wire hook.
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Use the wire hook to fix one end of the cotton twine to the cone.
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Wind the twine first lengthwise, and then in a in a criss-cross pattern tightly all around the cone.
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Continue winding the twine all around the cone until you reach the end of the twine. Press the end of the twine down and use a drop of hot glue to keep it in place.
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Wind a few strands of raffia around the cone, each time securing the ends of the raffia with a drop of hot glue.
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Hot glue the flowers, bows and shells to the Christmas tree.
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Use the beads to add Christmas baubles to tree - pin them to the cone using the sewing pins.