Clippings from artificial garland are stuck into wine and champagne corks to make these tiny evergreen trees.
You'll need corks, wire cutters, a screw and artificial garland (I got my garland at Michael's for $1.99).
Using a screw - make a hole in the top of a cork. Cut a branch off of the garland and stick it into the hole. Get the kids to help with this one - they'll love it.
Cut some bases in half and leave some tall to create variation. I'm setting a few of these aside for my daughter's dollhouse.
I plan on using these as favors on each plate for our Christmas Eve dinner.
Three tiny trees are tucked into a vintage chamagne glass that is filled with uncooked rice.
A small winter scene to set on a cocktail tray for an evening get together with friends.
If you're interested in a different silhouette - give your tree a trim. A few snips with a pair of scissors and this tree was easily reshaped.
Today I remembered that I love this song.
Lisa
December 13, 2010 at 2:58 pm
You are a genius! I’m going to do this but with rosemary because I have a bunch of it laying around. Thanks! Sorry if this is a duplicate. I couldn’t tell if my comment went through.
camilla
December 13, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Lisa – that is a great idea! l love it -thanks for commenting – Camilla
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Rachel
December 17, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Oh my gosh I love this idea so, so much! They’re darling! Thanks tons for this, I’ll be linking.
camilla
December 17, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Thanks Rachel! Happy Holidays! Camilla
KJ@letsgoflyakite
December 19, 2010 at 3:53 pm
I just saw these featured on One Pretty Thing and had to drop by and say how much I love these. Simple perfection.
Diane @ InMyOwnStyle
December 19, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Camilla-
These are so cute. I love seeing simple clever ideas like this – I have corks and extra greenery and can have some made of these before the day is done.
My best – Diane
C.R.A.F.T.
December 20, 2010 at 11:30 am
This is GENIUS! come on over and link up to MMM 🙂
merrilyn
December 9, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Thanks, what a great idea! I run a mothers’ & toddlers’ playgroup and am always looking for a simple new craft activity for the under 4 year olds, especially at Christmas. This willl be perfect.
camilla
December 9, 2011 at 10:46 pm
Thanks Merrilyn! I did this with my daughter’s kindergarten class last year and they loved it. Take Care, C
Christine, Scotland
December 12, 2011 at 10:46 pm
Thank you for sharing – these are lovely decorations, and so easy to make.
Just a bit of pre-planning to get corks etc ready – and greenery of any sort will work, I should think.
Lídia Montalà
January 12, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Look at this! Thanks for inspire me!
http://filtrant.blogspot.com/2012/01/nadal-handmade.html
Patrick Del Rosario
November 24, 2012 at 2:40 pm
This is so cute, great idea and easy to make.