Do-it-yourself stand for a Christmas ball. Herringbone - crochet pendant. Fluffy Christmas tree made of colored paper
Hello! Today you will find a very interesting article on the topic of creating volumetric Christmas trees with your own hands from paper. You will learn how easy and simple it will be to create a forest beauty using templates and stencils. I will also provide detailed diagrams with descriptions and step-by-step master classes for your creativity.
I must say right away that this business is very exciting, so be sure to involve your children. And don't forget to make and cut. After all, putting everything together, you will get a cool New Year's decoration for your home (you can decorate a window, or any corner in the room). And such crafts can be your family and friends. Or take part in school and kindergarten exhibitions.
But if you want to make a Christmas tree from a different material, then go here, there are collected creative models from all sorts of materials at hand.
Well, right now I propose to get acquainted with all the technologies of working from paper in order to make a Christmas tree. Study carefully the proposed options and choose what you like. And then proceed to the process of making a New Year's souvenir. And don't forget to take a great mood with you!
So let's go! The easiest option in such creativity is to take a ready-made template, transfer it to colored paper, cut it out, if necessary, then glue the details, and then decorate.
Let's take a closer look at this matter. I will show you diagrams and stencils, and of course I will explain how to handle them.
To get started, choose a template. Then save it to your computer and print. Next, transfer it to colored paper. Cut out the piece. In total, 4 such parts are needed. Then glue them together with the wrong side, and put a decorative loop inside. You got not just a voluminous tree, but a whole one.
Or here's another easier option, so to speak, for the creativity of our kids. Take white paper, print the template on it. Let the child, let him color the drawing with colored pencils or paints. You can also do without coloring, and leave the white version.
Then cut out the parts and fasten together with each other. If you wish, decorate the craft additionally.
By the way, the contours of the Christmas tree do not have to be triangular, but can be rounded.
Now print out the following product diagram. Fold a piece of paper with a pattern in half, cut out a forest beauty.
Make cuts from the center to the periphery.
If you are good at carving small details, then the next carved beauty is just for you. The principle of operation is identical. Print the template, cut out the details (several pieces), glue or sew together.
Now I’ll throw off more patterns for cutting and creating such crafts. Hold on!
Such souvenirs can also be made from bent circles. Print and cut out templates. Then transfer them to paper, cut them out.
Fold the ends as shown in the diagram. And then place all the parts from largest to smallest on a dense wire base.
Also, circles can be used according to the following pattern.
Or make a product from ordinary colored stripes. Create volume with cardboard and a long wooden stick, on which you attach the craft. And it is desirable to make another stand.
Here is another option from paper strips. This Christmas tree is perfect for decorating. Take a rectangular green sheet of paper. Make a square out of it. Cut out the stripes as shown in the photo below. Expand the workpiece. Start gluing the resulting strips slightly overlapping each other.
Decorate the tree with any materials.
Or simply sticking strips on a cone.
- Take paper with a variety of drawings of the New Year theme;
- Cut out 4 circles of different diameters from it;
- On all circles, add as shown in the diagram;
- Turn the circle with the white side, continue folding until you can divide it into 8 equal wedges;
- Continue folding the circle in half, dividing each of your 1/8 wedges in half for a total of 16 wedges;
- Next, in order, put each layer on the lace;
- For the tree trunk, use wooden spools of thread. Decorate the top with a large bead.
And another interesting idea. It is very simple, but the souvenirs are cool.
Take green office paper, fold the sheet into an accordion. Pierce the middle of the workpiece with a hole punch. Insert a wooden stick into the hole, fluff the tree and decorate.
And a cool idea for making a voluminous souvenir from old newspapers. Look how beautiful it turns out.
Also try your hand at quilling. For you, a simple diagram and a sample of the finished product.
You can also roll a cone out of thick paper and decorate it with figures made of colored cardboard or shiny paper.
And finally, a product from kulechkov. Make the base out of cardboard by twisting the sheet into a tube and fixing the edges with glue. Next, roll a lot of bags from green paper, secure the edges with tape. Glue the bags on a cardboard base, decorate the top with a bow.
Paper tree in origami technique. Simple diagrams with descriptions for children
And now let's take a closer look at everyone's favorite origami technique. With its help, you can create a very large number, and most importantly diverse, winter forest dwellers. 😀
Let's start with a simple folding, but really not with the classic version, since the details will also need to be processed with scissors.
Take a square of double-sided paper 20 by 20 cm. Fold it in half, connect the opposite corners. Next, follow the basic design - a triangle with folded internal corners. The product will be octagonal. Then make cuts and make sure that all the folds are in one direction.
And a detailed diagram with a description of the folding of the basic structure.
Here's what a souvenir can turn out to be.
Now a more complex version of the modular components.
First fold the modules.
Work well on all folds.
Then start building branches and modular rings.
Well, a good example.
And now I offer you simple origami schemes for children's creativity.
How to make a crepe paper Christmas tree for the New Year
To give more volume, it's great to use corrugated paper instead of plain paper. Moreover, the process itself remains as easy and simple.
First you need to create a cardboard cone, fix its edges. Then cut strips of corrugated paper and glue them with a “skirt” in a circle to the base. Then, using different decorative elements, decorate the product.
Or here is an option for making such an elegant craft.
If the strips of corrugation are still cut, then fluffy twigs will turn out.
Or twist the "roses", interesting things are also obtained.
I think you understand what the principle of work is, so the main thing is not to be lazy and everything will work out! Also, be sure to include all your imagination to make truly creative products. For example, here are some.
Stencils for cutting a Christmas tree out of paper (can be printed)
Then I thought, and it seemed to me that I gave you few patterns by which you can cut forest trees and make real masterpieces out of them. Therefore, I correct myself and give even more stencils.
And try to make such a light volumetric decoration that the author of the video below offers.
Large Christmas tree made from paper napkins
And now I will show you how to make a New Year's souvenir from ordinary napkins. You can take colored or white napkins. Choose everything to match your interior.
You will need:
- packaging of three-layer paper napkins;
- glue;
- round object;
- pencil;
- scissors;
- stapler;
- cardboard or thick paper.
Manufacturing process:
1. Prepare napkins and scissors.
2. Take one napkin and circle a small round object on it.
3. Cut out the circle.
4. Fasten the resulting circle with a stapler in the middle.
5. Now start folding one leaf at a time.
6. And twist them in the center.
7. You will repeat this procedure 12 times.
8. The result is a rosette. It can be fluffed up a bit.
9. Make a lot of these "roses" preferably of different sizes.
10. Roll a cone out of cardboard and secure it with tape or glue. Start gluing on it in a circle "roses" of a larger diameter.
11. Then a little less, and so on.
12. Seal the cone to the top and admire your work. Of course, any decorations will not interfere.
And as always, I throw off ready-made options so that there is something to build on.
Video on how to make a voluminous Christmas tree with your own hands on the wall
In addition to the fact that such products are made as window decorations, Christmas decorations, souvenirs for gifts, they also decorate entire walls and doors.
This decor is especially relevant for children's rooms and educational institutions. Therefore, I picked up a couple of plots for creating large accessories for the walls. I hope you appreciate these ideas.
Here is an example of a group work. At home, you can also make such a miracle with your child.
I liked the wicker tree made of unnecessary A4 paper.
Or choose crafts from the already suggested options and fix them on the wall or door. I also advise you to put small items on the shelves.
Or make a decoration according to the proposed photo master class.
By the way, you can also use large coloring pages in the form of our tree. At the same time, you involve children. Let them color and then you can hang their creation on the wall.
In my opinion, everything looks very beautiful and festive!
Master class on making a Christmas tree in the form of a cone from paper and cotton pads
And in the end, I propose to make a white beauty, 30 cm high, and 15 cm in diameter from the bottom. And as a material, we will use not only paper, but also cotton pads.
You will need:
- thick paper or cardboard;
- cotton pads - 180 pcs.;
- scissors;
- scotch;
- glue gun;
- stapler;
- beads;
- ball.
Manufacturing process:
1. Cut out the cone base from thick paper. Roll up the part and secure everything with tape. The bottom can be additionally cut out of round cardboard and glued on.
2. Fold cotton pads into triangles and secure with a stapler. Measure 3 cm from the base of the cone and start gluing blanks from cotton pads in a circle. From this row, measure again 3 cm and then glue the discs. Repeat steps to the very top.
3. Glue a ball on the top of your head, and glue beads on cotton pads.
If you pre-paint the discs with paint, you will get not a snow-white, but a green beauty.
As you can see, the discs can not be rolled up, but glued onto a cone in a round form.
For such a product, you can additionally make angels from the same cotton pads. They will only decorate your craft.
All products made in this technique are certainly very spectacular and bright. The kids can make them easily. Therefore, in schools and kindergartens, you can do just such crafts this year.
That's actually all. I wish, as always, creative inspiration and positive communication, and as a result, a good mood. And yes, be sure to create a paper Christmas tree. May it bring you happiness this year!
Craft: DIY Christmas tree
Today in stores you can see a large number of different Christmas trees. However, it is not at all necessary to buy a Christmas tree; you can make it yourself with almost any improvised means. Of course, you simply cannot do without a live Christmas tree at home during the New Year holidays, and a hand-made Christmas tree will perfectly decorate the house or be suitable as a gift to friends and relatives.
Craft: DIY Christmas tree
Christmas tree from magazine pages
To make a pretty Christmas tree out of magazine pages you will need:
- old magazine;
- PVA glue;
- cardboard;
- pen or pencil.
First of all, you need to make a cone out of cardboard and fasten it with glue. Neat circles or flowers of the same diameter should be cut out from the pages of an old magazine.
The resulting circles need to wrap the pencil. Thus, they will turn out a little twisted. Then you can start gluing the circles to the cone, starting from the bottom. The mugs should be glued by pressing them tightly against each other so that the cone itself is not visible. From one circle, you can make a small cone and glue it instead of the top. The tree is ready.
Christmas tree from old magazines.
Video: do-it-yourself Christmas tree craft
Christmas tree from wrapping paper
It is very easy to make a Christmas tree from wrapping paper.
For this you will need:
- wrapping;
- cardboard;
- scotch;
- scissors;
- decorations.
As with most Christmas trees, the first step is to make a cone out of cardboard or thick paper. If the wrapping paper you are going to use is thick enough, you can make a cone out of it.
The resulting cone can be fixed with adhesive tape. Then you need to cover the cone with wrapping paper. To do this, lay the paper on a flat surface with the beautiful side down. Then tape the end of the paper to the cone, and slowly turning the cone completely wrap it with wrapping paper.
Cut off excess paper with scissors. It remains only to decorate the Christmas tree out of paper. To do this, you can cut out the stars and decorate them with sparkles, you can stick buttons, beads, tinsel, stickers or lace on the Christmas tree.
DIY Christmas tree from wrapping paper
Crafts with children: a luminous Christmas tree for the new year
A luminous Christmas tree looks very original and beautiful. In order to make such a Christmas tree with your own hands you will need:
- floristic mesh;
- floral wire;
- cardboard;
- scissors;
- cellophane;
- PVA glue;
- pins;
- decorations.
First, make a cone out of cardboard. Wrap the finished cone with cellophane. Then cut the floral mesh into small pieces and coat with glue. Glue the resulting pieces of mesh onto cellophane. Secure the resulting design with pins and wait until the glue is completely dry. After the cone dries, repeat everything done again. After the glue has completely dried, remove the cellophane from the cone. Secure the garland inside the cellophane with pins. You can decorate the Christmas tree as you wish.
The process of making a luminous Christmas tree
Do-it-yourself glowing Christmas trees
Original Christmas tree made of pasta
In order to make an original Christmas tree from pasta you will need:
- foam cone;
- gouache, acrylic paint or spray paint;
- pasta of various sizes and shapes;
- PVA glue;
- tassel.
First, paint the Styrofoam cone any color you like and let it dry. Then carefully glue the pasta to the cone. Design can be absolutely anything. Then paint over the pasta, carefully coloring all the details. It is better to cover the pasta with paint in two layers. Let your tree dry thoroughly.
The process of making a Christmas tree from pasta
Fluffy Christmas tree made of colored paper
A Christmas tree made of ribbons of colored paper turns out to be very elegant. To independently make such a New Year's beauty you will need:
- thick cardboard cone;
- colored paper;
- PVA glue;
- double sided tape.
First you need to make the base for the Christmas tree, for this we take a thick sheet of cardboard, fold it into a cone shape, fixing it with glue. Then we make thin strips of colored paper, the same in length and width. Christmas trees made of green, red, silver and gold paper look very impressive. Using glue, glue the strips along the edges, getting loops out of them. We attach the resulting loops to one side of the adhesive tape, and fasten the other side to the cone in the direction from the bottom up. Thus, a funny fluffy Christmas tree is obtained.
The process of making a Christmas tree from strips of colored paper
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A simple children's craft - paper tree
Crooked sisal Christmas trees
So, the first was this Christmas tree. Made using decoupage technique.
I needed: thick (boxed) cardboard, PVA glue, putty (which was lying around at home), paints (gouache), spray varnish, white enamel (spray), sandpaper (not the smallest), decoupage napkins, sequins, ribbon ( for a ball), a ball (New Year's - suitable in size), silica gel (adsorbent material that is put in boxes with shoes), then velvet craft paper, corrugated paper and a little lace and real forest moss were taken separately ...
I made the patterns by eye, as I wanted, the only thing I had to do was to tinker with the hook for the pendant. I wanted the ball to hang in the center, but as a result I still didn’t guess a little, but let everyone think that it should be so)))
My cardboard was quite dense, it was difficult to cut it out (I cut it with a clerical knife on the board - not with scissors), then I glued two halves of the Christmas tree and three pancakes for the stand. When everything stuck together well, I made a cut according to the size of the legs and inserted the Christmas tree into the stand.
The next step was to cover the ends of the Christmas tree and stands with putty. To do this, I used a table knife (it was very convenient for them to work, almost like a spatula). Thicker smeared those places where the irregularities of the two parts could not be leveled when cutting out cardboard. The putty dried rather quickly, but it was necessary that the base dries well so that the tree does not fall off ... They dried it - it is necessary to sand it (not the most pleasant task, but necessary). Next, you need to look at the Christmas tree, painted white ... It was I who primed it with a mixture of gouache and PVA 1: 1, thereby getting rid of the dust after sanding and preparing the surface for painting or gluing. To be honest, it was possible not to paint in green. But what's done is done...
After the next drying, we proceed to decoupage. I will say right away - I am not a master and not a fan of this method, I just liked the picture. I glued two fragments of different napkins. Then, when it dried out a little, I had to paint on it, since the green background did its dark job. Santa Claus got a greenish tint in his beard, and the girl generally turned into a ghost ... Well, then snow was added on the branches, in general, she tried to revive the picture ... Almost the same images on both sides ...
In the course of the play, the thought came to mind that the ends were asking for embellishments ... I looked in the bins and found silica gel (balls from shoe boxes). Glued on PVA.
I finally fixed the napkins and decor with spray varnish in two layers.
Now it's the ball's turn. Unfortunately, the red balls all turned out to be smaller in diameter than necessary. I had to decoupage blue. But first I painted it with white enamel. By the way, napkins stuck very well to the paint, which was still a little damp, then I smeared the edges with PVA a little and that's it.
I wanted to make a ball with snow. To do this, I again used putty, diluted it a little with water, put it in a bag - a gripper with a zip-lock, cut off the tip, but overdid it, too big a hole gave too thick a layer of "snow"))) I also glued silica gel and varnished the ball .
Here is the result.
And this is the second model. Made with velvet and corrugated paper. The green is forest moss. Husband brought from hunting)))
I will skip the stage of cutting, gluing, priming and filling the base, everything is similar to the first model. And then look...
My collage is a little out of order, but I think everything is clear. The ends were painted with white gouache. According to the template, I cut out "clothes" for the frame of the Christmas tree from green velvet paper. Glued. Then she applied white gouache to the surface with a sponge. You need to do this with an almost dry sponge, otherwise you will get only wet spots ....
I wound roses from corrugated paper. A lot of! But this is not such a tedious task if you do homework with the child at the same time, or rather check how he did them, or listen to the series on YouTube))) In total, I made about 35-40 flowers .... I think the manufacturing process does not will confuse. Everything is elementary! After twisting, I glued the base of the flower a little so that the spiral would not unwind.
New Year is the most magical holiday!
In the New Year, I want to believe in a miracle and a fairy tale, both for children and adults. But you can not wait for a miracle - you can create it with your own hands.
"I'll tell you how to make a small beautiful Christmas tree with a ball, which can become a decoration at home, and a desktop in the office, and as a gift it will be very good!
Materials needed to create a Christmas tree:
- cotton fabric for patchwork;
- binding cardboard 1 mm thick;
- gold (or other) cord;
- a piece of paper for scrapbooking;
- eyelet;
- ready-made decorations (artificial cones, berries, spruce branches and other decor);
- Christmas ball;
- a sheet of office paper;
- PVA glue (for carpentry);
- instant glue;
- hot glue.
Tools:
- metal ruler;
- construction knife;
- pencil;
- brush for PVA glue;
- glue gun for hot glue;
- stationery clips;
- scissors;
- hole puncher;
- eyelet installer or eyelet installer and hammer;
- Printer.
So, let's begin:
You can use my template by printing it on an A4 sheet. The Christmas tree according to this pattern will turn out to be about 22 cm high.
Cardboard 1 mm thick will be enough. Thicker cardboard is more difficult to cut along curved lines, especially if you are new to this business.
A small digression about binding cardboard and tools for cutting it.
Cardboard comes in different thicknesses - from 0.5 to 5 mm, approximately. It should be cut with a large knife (dummy, construction) - in straight lines along a metal ruler, along curved lines by hand. It is necessary to cut the binding cardboard gradually, over and over again drawing the knife along the same line, trying to keep the blade perpendicular to the cutting plane. For cardboard with a thickness of 1 mm, as a rule, two passes of the knife are sufficient. Do not try to cut through the cardboard in one motion - it is difficult and there is no need to load your hand like that.
In order for the template not to move during cutting, I applied PVA glue pointwise in several places on the Christmas tree and stand, and glued the template to the cardboard. Then it can be painlessly removed.
I will share my cutting algorithm. You may find your own course of action.
To begin with, I cut through the branches of the Christmas tree from the inner corners to the outer ones along their upper borders. I brought the cut line along the lower branch to the edge of the cardboard.
Then I cut through the lower borders of the branches, and brought the cut line from the top branch, along the top, to the edge of the cardboard. And removed the corner.
Then I cut out the bottom of the tree. The straight lines of the trunk were cut along the ruler.
And finally cut out the left side of the Christmas tree. The direction of the cut lines is indicated in the photo.
The tips of the branches and the top of the head were rounded with large sharp scissors.
I removed the template from the Christmas tree blank, and circled the blank with a pen on another piece of cardboard. The photo shows that there are small traces of paper from the template, but they won’t bother me at all. I will cover this part of the Christmas tree with fabric on the other side, and the paper traces will hide inside the tree.
Similarly to the first Christmas tree, I cut out another one of the same.
Then, according to the template, I cut out the oval part of the stand. I didn’t cut a hole in it, but only marked it with a knife - I’ll cut it out later, trying on a Christmas tree covered with fabric in place. I transferred the part of the stand to cardboard and cut out two more of the same ovals.
I applied PVA glue to the Christmas tree and smeared it with a brush. The layer of glue should be thin so that it does not show through the fabric, and uniform so that there are no unglued spots that can turn into bubbles.
I glued the Christmas trees to the fabric and cut them out with allowances of 5-10 mm.
Please note that the Christmas trees must be glued to the fabric in a mirror image to each other.
I cut the allowances in strips, not reaching the cardboard 1 mm (i.e., the thickness of the cardboard).
In sharp corners between the branches of the Christmas tree, I always made an incision right into the corner.
I did not cut the allowances around the trunk.
I tucked all the allowances and glued them on the wrong side, except for the lowest one - at the base of the trunk. She left free "tails" there.
Those places where the allowances turned out to be the thickest (at the ends of the branches and at the top of the Christmas tree), I pressed down with clerical clips, after placing pieces of cardboard under them so that there were no depressed marks on the fabric.
Using punch tongs, I made a hole in the upper left branch of the Christmas tree.
And installed a grommet in the hole. If you do not have a special tool for installing eyelets, you can take your Christmas tree to some studio or shoe repair shop.
Applying a thin thread of second glue to the junction of the Christmas tree parts, I glued a golden cord around the perimeter of my tree.
I tried on the finished Christmas tree to the stand to determine the required length of the slot.
I measured the thickness of the tree.
And in two oval blanks I made cuts of the right size.
The blanks were glued together to make a stand 2 mm thick. Of course, one could immediately take cardboard 2 mm thick for this. But given the oval shape, it's easier to cut two pieces out of 1mm cardboard than one out of 2mm.
Just like the Christmas trees, I pasted over the stand with a cloth, turning all the allowances inside out. In the hole, the fabric was cut in the middle and wrapped inside the slot.
The Christmas tree was inserted into the slots so that the lower edge of the trunk was flush with the plane of the stand.
Allowances and laces spread out in different directions and glued well.
The remaining (third) oval part was pasted over with scrapbooking paper. If you wish, you can paste over this part with a cloth, like all the others. Or you can use felt.
And I glued this oval to the stand from below with the help of second glue - just like I glued two Christmas trees together. In a circle, I fixed everything for a while with clamps.
And just as before, she decorated the joint of the parts with a golden cord.
And then I collected at the base of the tree a small composition of an artificial spruce twig, cones, berries and a gold brocade ribbon. All this decor was attached with a hot glue gun.
In conclusion, it remains only to hang a bright ball, and now the mood becomes New Year's, a little more beauty, miracle and magic appears in life;)
Thank you for reading to the end.
I will be very happy if my idea is useful to you, and wonderful Christmas trees will appear in your homes!
Happy New Year!
May there be many days of joy in it! "
We make a Christmas tree - a suspension for a ball Materials needed to create a Christmas tree: - cotton fabric for patchwork; - binding cardboard 1 mm thick; - gold (or other) cord; - a piece of paper for scrapbooking; - eyelet; - ready-made decorations (artificial cones, berries, spruce branches and other decor); - Christmas ball; - a sheet of office paper; - PVA glue (for carpentry); - instant glue; - hot glue. Tools: - metal ruler; - construction knife; - pencil; - brush for PVA glue; - glue gun for hot glue; - stationery clips; - scissors; - hole puncher; - eyelet installer or eyelet installer and hammer; - Printer. You can use my template by printing it on an A4 sheet. The Christmas tree according to this pattern will turn out to be about 22 cm high. Cardboard 1 mm thick will be enough. Thicker cardboard is more difficult to cut along curved lines, especially if you are new to this business. A small digression about binding cardboard and tools for cutting it. Cardboard comes in different thicknesses - from 0.5 to 5 mm, approximately. It should be cut with a large knife (dummy, construction) - in straight lines along a metal ruler, along curved lines by hand. It is necessary to cut the binding cardboard gradually, over and over again drawing the knife along the same line, trying to keep the blade perpendicular to the cutting plane. For cardboard with a thickness of 1 mm, as a rule, two passes of the knife are sufficient. Do not try to cut through the cardboard in one motion - it is difficult and there is no need to load your hand like that. In order for the template not to move during cutting, I applied PVA glue pointwise in several places on the Christmas tree and stand, and glued the template to the cardboard. Then it can be painlessly removed. I will share my cutting algorithm. You may find your own course of action. To begin with, I cut through the branches of the Christmas tree from the inner corners to the outer ones along their upper borders. I brought the cut line along the lower branch to the edge of the cardboard. Then I cut through the lower borders of the branches, and brought the cut line from the top branch, along the top, to the edge of the cardboard. And removed the corner. Then I cut out the bottom of the tree. I cut the straight lines of the trunk along the ruler. And finally I cut out the left side of the Christmas tree. The direction of the cut lines is indicated in the photo. The tips of the branches and the top of the head were rounded with large sharp scissors. I removed the template from the Christmas tree blank, and circled the blank with a pen on another piece of cardboard. The photo shows that there are small traces of paper from the template, but they won’t bother me at all. I will cover this part of the Christmas tree with fabric on the other side, and the paper traces will hide inside the tree. Similarly to the first Christmas tree, I cut out another one of the same. Then, according to the template, I cut out the oval part of the stand. I didn’t cut a hole in it, but only marked it with a knife - I’ll cut it out later, trying on a Christmas tree pasted over with fabric in place. I transferred the part of the stand to cardboard and cut out two more of the same ovals. I applied PVA glue to the Christmas tree and smeared it with a brush. The layer of glue should be thin so that it does not show through the fabric, and uniform so that there are no unglued spots that can turn into bubbles. I glued the Christmas trees to the fabric and cut them out with allowances of 5-10 mm. Please note that the Christmas trees must be glued to the fabric in a mirror image to each other. I cut the allowances in strips, not reaching the cardboard 1 mm (i.e., the thickness of the cardboard). In sharp corners between the branches of the Christmas tree, I always made an incision right into the corner. I did not cut the allowances around the trunk. I tucked all the allowances and glued them on the wrong side, except for the lowest one - at the base of the trunk. She left free tails there. I applied a second glue around the perimeter of one of the Christmas trees, closer to the edge, and on the plane of the cardboard. She folded the Christmas trees inside out to each other and pressed them well. Secondary glue works precisely at the moment of compression, and the quality of gluing depends primarily on the compression force, and only then on the exposure time. Those places where the allowances turned out to be the thickest (at the ends of the branches and at the top of the Christmas tree), I pressed down with clerical clips, after placing pieces of cardboard under them so that there were no depressed marks on the fabric. Using punch tongs, I made a hole in the upper left branch of the Christmas tree. And installed a grommet in the hole. If you do not have a special tool for installing eyelets, you can take your Christmas tree to some studio or shoe repair shop. Applying a thin thread of second glue to the junction of the Christmas tree parts, I glued a golden cord around the perimeter of my tree. I tried on the finished Christmas tree to the stand to determine the required length of the slot. And in two oval blanks I made cuts of the right size. The blanks were glued together to make a stand 2 mm thick. Of course, one could immediately take cardboard 2 mm thick for this. But, given the oval shape, it’s easier to cut two parts from 1 mm cardboard than one from 2 mm :) Just like the Christmas trees, I pasted over the stand with a cloth, turning all the allowances inside out. In the hole, the fabric was cut in the middle and wrapped inside the slot. The Christmas tree was inserted into the slots so that the lower edge of the trunk was flush with the plane of the stand. Allowances and laces spread out in different directions and glued well. The remaining (third) oval part was pasted over with scrapbooking paper. If you wish, you can paste over this part with a cloth, like all the others. Or you can use felt. And I glued this oval to the stand from below with the help of second glue - just like I glued two Christmas trees together. In a circle, I fixed everything for a while with clamps. And just as before, she decorated the joint of the parts with a golden cord. And then I collected at the base of the tree a small composition of an artificial spruce twig, cones, berries and a gold brocade ribbon. All this decor was attached with a hot glue gun. In conclusion, it remains only to hang a bright ball, and now the mood becomes New Year's, a little more beauty, miracle and magic appears in life;) Workshop of Tatyana Churbakova
