Christmas Tree from Scraps & Burlap

I am in love with this little scrappy & burlappy framed Christmas tree!

I was feeling crafty & this is the end result.

Here's how easy it was:

First, choose your frame.

I started with one of the frames that I distressed with soap & spray paint.

If you didn't catch the easy how-to instructions for that on my previous post, check it out here.

Next, remove the backing & hot glue on whatever fabric you want for the background.

I decided to go with burlap.

Next you'll replace the frame & fastened it accordingly.

The glass isn't needed for this project, so do with it as you like.

Now to the choosing of the fabric for the scrappy Christmas tree...

I wanted to work with browns & tans, as I made this as a gift for my friend Jody.

I was inspired by the colors of her kitchen remodel & I thought she may want to sit this on her cabinet ledge.

I cut/tore my fabric into small squares, roughly based on the size I envisioned for the tree.

Finally, I began arranging them on the burlap until I got them just right, & then hot glued them on.

I glued just at the top of the fabric squares so the bottom would be loose, 

fluffing out to give some dimension.

And last but not least, every tree needs a topper!

And since rosettes {Shabby Bowtique} are what I do, it was a given. 

The addition of the brown feathers finished it off perfectly.

And you know what's great about this project?

You still have time to put one together before Christmas gets here!

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