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Yarn wrapped desk trees

Mini Christmas trees made by wrapping paper cones in yarn, a holiday forest for your desk or windowsill.

Yarn wrapped desk trees
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time45 minutes for 3
Cost$4 to $10
ChristmasWinterDollar storeUnder $20Low messGifts

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Roll the cones
    1

    Roll the cones

    Roll each sheet into a cone, 6, 8 and 10 in tall. Tape the seam.

  2. Step 2: Trim the bottoms
    2

    Trim the bottoms

    Cut the bottom edge straight so they stand up.

  3. Step 3: Start at the top
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    Start at the top

    Glue the yarn end to the tip. Wind it down in tight rows.

  4. Step 4: Wrap to the bottom
    4

    Wrap to the bottom

    Keep the rows touching. Dab glue every few rounds.

  5. Step 5: Tuck the end
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    Tuck the end

    Glue the last bit inside the base.

  6. Step 6: Add ornaments
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    Add ornaments

    Glue tiny pom-poms on as ornaments.

Edie's tip

Fuzzy or bouclé yarn looks like real branches.

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