How to Make a Christmas Tree From a Book
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$1.50
20 Minutes
Medium
I love Christmas décor ideas and this one is a real winner. Using an old book that was falling apart, I made cute little Christmas trees. Now, I'm not one to usually destroy old books, but this was an old dictionary that we were going to throw out anyway. Now I turned them into adorable little Christmas trees that can go on our mantel.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Pages from an old book, a paper towel roll, hot glue, and a star topper. You can cut out (or rip out) pages from any book, but I suggest that it be an old one you aren't going to touch. You can also top these trees with any number of things, but I chose a dollar store sparkly star.
Roll your paper into a cone by starting in the corner and tightly rolling it. You want the side you're rolling to be tight and the other side to be looser. By starting in the corner I was able to make the cone as long as possible.
Step 3: Glue it
I made about 30 cones, and it only took me 10 minutes. If you use a larger roll (like a wrapping paper roll or two paper towel rolls together) you're going to want double the amount.
Add a bit of glue to the tip of the cone and place it on the roll about ⅓ of the way up. I had to bend the tip of the cone a little, then I added glue to the bent part. Carefully press the part with the glue onto the roll.
Carefully continue this process around the roll.
I attached three levels of pages. If your roll is taller, you’ll have to do more.
then add your topper to it. I like my star, but you could also use a big bow, or an ornament, or just about anything.
I can't wait to place this on my mantel. I think I'm going to make another smaller one to go with it.
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No I do not have a picture of the santa, but he was really cute. His black belt went right on the tips of the folded pages.
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Oh goodness! Watch the entire series of videos People. You will be lusting to make door decor for every season. Thank you so much for these. I love the book page tree, actually I love almost every book page inspiration I've seen. This one looks so easy-peasy....meaning I could do it. :)
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Did you ever make a santa out of readers digest?? I did 60 years ago:}