Sunday, February 10, 2013

Valentine Tabletop Tree with Woven Heart Topper

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Tabletop Tree for Valentine's Day. This tree is made with conversation hearts, but other candies could be used, this is only limited by your imagination.

Supplies:
  • Styrofoam Cone (77603431)
  • Glass Candlestick (30129586)
  • Hot Pink 1 1/2" Organza with Satin Ribbon (30115458)
  • Fray Check (77651521)
  • Adhesive of choice
  • Scissors
  • Paint of choice (silver spray paint was used in example)
  • Varnish if desired
  • Candy
Instructions:
  1. Paint Styrofoam Cone, let dry
  2. Adhere painted Cone to Candlestick (glue gun was used in example)
  3. Adhere Candy to Cone
  4. Varnish  
  5. Cut 1 ~ 4"  & 1 ~ 3" strip of Ribbon
  6. Cut satin sides from Ribbon, use Fray Check on salvage edges
  7. Form a V with the 4" strips of Ribbon, adhere at tip
  8. Form another V with the 3" strips of Ribbon, adhere at tip
  9. Adhere 3" V to 4" V at tip
  10. Weave & adhere (see picture) 
  11. Adhere Woven Ribbon Heart to 1 piece of candy
  12. Adhere to top of tree
  13. Tie bow around Candlestick
Happy Crafting!

4 comments:

  1. That is super sweet and yummily colorful. Much too nice to eat. Happy Valentine's Day.

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    1. Thanks! What are you making for Valentine's Day? Happy Valentine's Day to you, too!

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  2. thanks Jenny ~ glad you think so!=o)

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