There's no such thing as too many holiday treats. Made from wrapping paper, these simple containers can hang from a Christmas-tree form (like the one at left), holding candy or very small presents. Using a straightedge and a utility knife, cut a piece of wrapping paper into a rectangle (below). Roll the rectangle into a cylinder, and tape lengthwise with invisible tape. Then tape inside of one opening: The piece of tape should equal the diameter of the opening and be positioned so that one-half the width of tape extends beyond edge of paper; fold exposed tape back over itself, and press the top edges of the cylinder together. Fill cone with candy or gift. Close the other side the same way, but make the end perpendicular to the first. Hold two pieces of string together, and fold in half; knot the resulting four lengths just below the fold, leaving a loop at the end. Position cone so one end abuts knot of strings; place two lengths of string on each side of cone. Tie off the string, and hang from the loop.
I'm sorry, here's the direct link as well:
http://www.bluebirdgoods.com/seasonal_celebrations/antiqued-wire-tree
Happy decorating, everyone! :)
I run a site called Bluebird Goods and we carry the exact same tree pictured above. It's really pretty. We use it for all seasons, not just Christmas. At Easter we hang blown and decorated eggs.
Just go to www.bluebirdgoods.com, then look in "seasonal and celebrations" or search for "wire tree".
Happy Holidays all!
-Alana
I know this is a little late but I did find a tree very similar if not identical to this. Check out www.handcrafttexas.com. Look under Christmas category. They have a 33" tree. Enjoy!
I made this today and yes I had a metal tree. It came out great, I added numbers to my packages and little treats inside for this years advent calendar.... Thanks for the great idea!
just wondering if EMG530 got an answer to where the metal tree came from ..... thanks
Where can I get the metal tree form??
This could make a nice advent calendar if each package was numbered...
This could make a nice alternative to an advent calendar if each package was numbered...
These sweet little packeages would be great my son to take to school for his classmate a little gifts for the holidays!