Tuesday, December 6, 2011

$5 Christmas: A Christmas Tree Skirt

Ok...I am breaking the bank on the first day.  Sorry.  This project actually cost me $5.98 for the drop cloth, I had everything else.  But, I promise I will make up the 98 cents.....next time!


The inspiration for this tree skirt came from this Pottery Barn pillow which I think is darling and the drop cloth idea from Miss Mustard Seed.  Although I thought hers ruffle tree skirt was a drop cloth--it's not, it's linen--that was my failure to read ;)  

The other funny thing is I had remembered the pillow wrong and thought that the holly leaves were white on the oatmeal linen.  Add to that this Christmas tree skirt that I saw last year (and took me forever to find again)....so I guess it really came from my mixed-up mind!

If you want to make one, here's what you need to do.









An afternoon's worth of work....and a Christmas tree skirt that didn't cost $100 and will match any color scheme. Yippee.

10 comments:

  1. I love your tree skirt! Easy and fast.
    Dropcloths are also my go to fabric: curtains, tablecloth, costume, the perfect fabric for many projects!
    If time allows, I will make one too!
    great idea

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  2. Love this ! Precious! The closure is adorable! thank you for sharing! :)

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  3. So pretty! I love the addition of the holly leaves, really takes it to the next level.

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  4. Love, Love, Love the tree skirt!! I will have to remember that for next year!

    PolkaDot
    zebrastripeandpolkadot.blogspot.com

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  5. That IS darling. I love it. Very cute and neutral!!!

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  6. This is so sweet!! I love how simple but how pretty it is! Thanks!!

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  7. Pretty! I love the trim. I have a 9x12 drop cloth waiting for me to cut into it. :)

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  8. So classy and pretty! The covered buttons are such a nice touch.

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  9. Just coming across your blog for the first time.. It looks simply Adorable.. I have just become your newest follower.. :) Have a GREAT week!!

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