Craft Tutorial: Vintage fabric tree

I first saw these in the Stars Antique Mall in Portland this weekend.  I just loved them, I snapped some photos on my iPhone and came home and made myself a few.  I had everything on hand just needed to stop at the Dollar Store to pick up some poster board.  Here is what you will need to make these fabulous fabric trees:

Poster Board

Glue Gun

Fabric scraps (vintage table cloths, burlap, lace curtains) 

 I started by rolling the poster board into a cone shape and taping so it would stay that shape. I also needed to trim the bottom so it

was even. 

 Next i put one drop of hot glue on the inside of the fabric to glue it together and to form a sort of loop at the bottom.  Then I placed a line of hot glue at the top of the scrap and placed on the tree form.

 Repeat and mix up the fabrics you use.

 I found a pack of 5 of the glittered ornaments also at the dollar store and glued it to the top.  Bear with me this was my first one I made.  I think the second one (pictured below) turned out better.  

 The cone was taller and more narrow.  I need to figure out how to 'finish' the top so it looks complete. 

 The next two photos are the photos I took and what inspired me to make these.  I plan on making a few more and using them to decorate.  

Have you put up your tree yet?

Today's Letter Is...

B for burlap.  Burlap you say? Yes burlap.  It is making a comeback.  I swear.  Burlap is everywhere.  Just  look at any home store and you will see.  Here are some pictures of the burlap I have in my home.  I have also made a few items such as my No Sew Burlap Curtains, Vintage Hand Tied Garland and some projects in the making.  

I was so excited when I spotted these 2 matching lamps at Tuesday Morning.  I needed to give them some height so I stacked one on top of an old rusty tool box and the other on a stack of vintage books. 

And just in case you were really wanting to know what they looked like when they were "on"
I will dedicate a post later to my favorite piece of furniture.  Does it look familiar Vicki?  

The pillow on the left is from Pottery Barn and yes I did find that at Goodwill.  The other is from TJ Maxx.  

I found this hideous looking candle in the garage and didn't want to toss it, but it needed a makeover.  So out came the glue gun, some buttons and a scrap of burlap.  I also just received the cute bean bag from my mom. 

Here are my no sew burlap curtains.  {Please disregard the white splotch and the ugly paint in the background.  My next project is to repaint this room.}

One of my many handmade vintage garlands.  It has strips of burlap tied in.  

And a shot of one hanging in the teenager's room.  

Happy Wednesday!  Tell me what burlap you have in your house.