A Less Than Perfect Tree Skirt ProjectOn Black Friday I headed out to JoAnn Fabrics and found a slim selection of felt choices, coming away with gray and bright pink yardage. I had envisioned an off white and paler pink instead. So not off to a great start, but figured I'd march forward with the project anyway.
After laying out the fabric I was having a hard time even remembering how to cut a paper snowflake. The size of the fabric was throwing me off!
I folded it over several times and started to cut a line of circles down one edge. Oops. Too thick. Hadn't thought that issue through.
The layers were unfolded until a manageable thickness was reached, allowing for easier cutting. This kind of defeated the whole idea and magic of cutting a snowflake. Oh well...
Realizing this, Isabella & I took turns cutting out whatever shapes came to mind.
It was still fun to unfold the material to see what design had been created.
Then it was laid on top of the backing...this is where I start to have a problem with my color choices. Not as fresh and pretty as I had hoped for.
The edge of the bottom fabric was cut around the snowflake shape...
and the skirt was then laid out in the spot where the tree was to stand.
Once the tree was in place, with the pink and turquoise ornaments hung, it all started to look better.
I'll post more photos once a few presents are wrapped and placed underneath the tree, further disguising the skirt. Once just a bit of the edge is showing I think it will actually look quite nice!
This decorating project is attending the Holiday Linky Party at The Inspired Room and A Soft Place to Land's DIY Day!
17 comments:
I don't stress a tree skirt too much because it's usually covered by gifts! I do like your idea for this one and I think it is fine. Now about your color ornaments...Love them!!! I never would have thought that you would add pink in any of your decor other than Isabella's room! That blue and pink is nice together. I actually thought about that blue with apple green for next year....
Didn't think about paying too much attention for skirt coz it always covered with gift.
But that's fun and cool idea you got there.
Beautiful tree..
I think the skirt will add a nice touch of color!
I like that you chose an underlying fabric to show off the top. I'm sure it will all come together!
The pink and turquoise is a great twist -- love it!
Oh how creative! Looks really nice!
I think it's just great!
What a great idea! I love how this turned out! I love tree skirts and think they add so much to the overall look of the tree. So clever!
Hugs and love,
~Victoria~
pk @ Room Remix
I think the idea of making a snowflake tree skirt like that is very clever - would have never occurred to me - and I like how it turned out. If the color combo bothers you, you could always remove the pink underskirt and just leave the snowflake. I'm really liking the pink and turquoise combo - very fresh, fun and unexpected. Love your taste as always.
Wow - great idea!
I think it came out really cute, I like the way it looks over the pink.
very creative. I just used some fabric I had for another project for a makeshift tree skirt this year - I too have to get some presents under the tree to cover it up!
That is awesome! I think I'm going to give it a try. I have been needing a skirt for my tree and this might just work. :)
You and Isabella are so creative. I think it was such an awesome idea. I need a tree skirt for my upstairs bonus room tree. You have me second guessing buying one and trying to make one of these. Great job, I wouldn't change a thing. It looks great. The shapes turned out just right.
That looks great! I still need a tree skirt and that looks like something even I could do! :)
I too could use a new tree skirt, but after the presents are there, you can't see it at all.
Am I the only one who sees the cute monster face after you put the material under the cut out piece?
thanks for sharing!
gail
How funny that I found this post...we are trying to cut placemats out of felt! It is thick, and not as I'd envisioned, but a fun easy project none-the-less. Your skirt looks great...did you pull it out again this year?
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