Boiled Wool Christmas Tree Ornaments
The jacket was almost free so the price was certainly right but I'm not a boiled wool jacket kind of lady so I had another idea for this great jacket.
I got out my scissors and started cutting.
I cut enough triangles out of this jacket to fill a basket.
As you're reading please visit the bold blue links in this post for the products I used and links to related DIY projects. The READ MORE section are bonus projects!
Cutting boiled wool is easy and it doesn't ravel.
I sewed each of the triangles around 2 sides leaving the bottom open for stuffing.
I used Polyfil pillow stuffing and stuffed each triangle.
Before I closed the third side with a quick hitch stitch, I added a distressed clothespin for the stem.
A rusty bell finished off the top for a little junky bling.
READ MORE : BELL PROJECTS
Both of these aging techniques can be found by visiting the bold links.
The little boiled wool tree ornaments are perfect for tying to a package or add a string at the top and hang from a Christmas tree.
I love them as bowl fillers for Christmas!
READ MORE: CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
Beautiful too in a bowl or basket on display.
They were super simple to make!
This basket full of trees is going to be sold at a local craft fair.
A great use for a great old jacket!
Update: They sold like hotcakes at the craft fair!
Love it....so creative!
ReplyDeleteso cute!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Cutest trees EVER!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
These are way too adorable! What a great ornament!
ReplyDeleteLove!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI have several felted wool sweaters that I've been creating with and lots of scraps to use up. This is the perfect project. I'm thinking of using a cinnamon stick for the trunk. Would you be willing to share your price? I, too, will be taking them to a art/craft fair and want to price them to sell. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is a great idea!!
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