A few weeks ago a friend and I decided to make this wrapping paper cone Christmas tree craft that I had found on Pinterest. Here is the website I used: http://www.crafts-for-all-seasons.com/paper-cone-tree.html They looked so cute and sounded pretty simple. It ended up being a pretty time consuming project and not following the directions exactly proved to be our downfall. Here's what we ended up with:
They're pretty cute little trees. If I decide to do this craft again I will definitely devote more time and follow the directions more precisely. For a paper towel sized roll you will need the following items:
- cardboard tube from the center of a paper towel roll
- wrapping paper
- scissors
- tape
- ruler
- bow or ribbon for the top of the tree
For our trees you will need to make 4 layers of 'leaves'. For the bottom row you will need to measure and cut 10-11 6x6 squares of wrapping paper. Form the squares into a cone shape and tape. Then, tape all the cones in a row around the cardboard tube a few inches from the bottom so your cones just barely touch your work surface. You will be making three more rows of cones. The next two rows you will need 10-11 5x5 squares and for the top row you will need 10-11 4x4 squares. I can't express how important it is that your measurements are precise. It makes making the cones so much simpler. Keep building the rows until you reach the top. You will need to put a bow or ribbon on the top of the tube to cover it up.
For more instructions and pictures make sure to visit the website above.
Happy cooking, crockpotting, and couponing!
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