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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Holiday Yarn Trees

Holiday Yarn Trees after 015b
A while back I was contacted by the good people at Lion Brand Yarns. 
After seeing  my Yarn Wreath, they were wonderful enough to send me a box of yarns to play around with this Christmas. 
The yarns are absolutely beautiful and even though I craft with them … it almost makes me want to pick up knitting needles again.
Yarn Trees 005a
I have several projects I want to complete with these (time permitting), but this time I’m doing yarn trees.
I used 3 different sized Styrofoam cones and some white craft glue.
Apply some glue to your tree and spiral the yarn of your choice into different size spirals, then apply them to the glue.
Yarn Trees 010a
Yarn Trees 009a
I didn’t paint the Styrofoam green because I wanted the green spirals to be noticeable against a background.  I believe a green background would have made the spirals less distinct.
Yarn Trees 012a
I did two in a mixture of greens and one completely in red.  Again I left the background white so the swirls would show up better.  I wrapped some of the eyelash yarn around the bottoms.
Holiday Yarn Trees after 008a
Holiday Yarn Trees after 015a
Holiday Yarn Trees after 027a
Holiday Yarn Trees after 023a
Holiday Yarn Trees after 005b
I suppose you add anything you wanted, a star topper, some garland or ornaments, but I chose to keep mine simple.
Holiday Yarn Trees after 001a
red yarn1

And a big Thank You to Lion Brand Yarn!

29 comments:

  1. Heather @CommonplaceBeautyNovember 30, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    I LOVE these! So pretty! Only now I have yet another craft tree I'm just dying to make ;-). Merry Christmas!!

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  2. jinxxxygirlNovember 30, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Very pretty. But i think being able to see the styrofoam thru it gives it an unfinished look. I don't think the styrofoam helps them stand out more or if that was necessary you could have covered the foam with white felt or something. Wonderful idea though may have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!deb

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  3. Recaptured CharmNovember 30, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Perhaps I should have worded it some other way... the styrofoam isn't actually visible at all as you can see in the pictures. Tiny holes of white are peeking through to highlight the swirls. Whether the white was felt, or spray painted or styrofoam, you wouldn't know.
    Thanks for your comments.

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  4. agnèsNovember 30, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Très bonne idée
    Merci

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  5. ShereeNovember 30, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    wow, gorgeous!!!

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  6. imsteelefullofscrapNovember 30, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    They turned out adorable

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  7. Lucydesignsart.comNovember 30, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    wow! I LOVE these...just beautiful

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  8. Sonny GNovember 30, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    these yarn trees are fabulous Lisa.
    your tutorial makes it seem easy enough for me to try one.

    thanks for the beautiful work-photos and inspiration..

    Happy Holidays
    Sonny

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  9. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasNovember 30, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    These are so cute Lisa!! I LOVE them!! Make have to give this a try!

    Hope you are havin a great week!

    Lou Cinda

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  10. Shelly @Crafty Creative StudioNovember 30, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    oooooooooooooooooohhh, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh... these are lovely! Beautiful texture, they are absolutely cozy. I really do not see any white showing through.
    Love the name of the yarn "eyelash" style!

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  11. brlracincwgrlNovember 30, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Those are beautiful! Wow!

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  12. RedeFINDNovember 30, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Those are so pretty! What a great idea for the non-knitters like me!

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  13. TanyaNovember 30, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Super pretty, and score on the play yarn!

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  14. LoriNovember 30, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    These are so cute Lisa ~ love that eyelash yarn it is so pretty.

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  15. Suzanne@Meridian RoadNovember 30, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Those are adorable!

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  16. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Lisa, the yarn trees are stunning! I have never seen them done this way! I want to make these and I know others would too! I would love to have you share this project and any others you choose at my party!! I am your newest follower.
    http://theshadyporch.blogspot.com/

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  17. Rosemary@villabarnesNovember 30, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I love the texture, and the colors.

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  18. Good Girl Gone GreenNovember 30, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    lovely idea! I love the red!

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  19. .December 1, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I love the way these turned out! I like the mixture of the two greens on the tree. :)

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  20. Sunshine and ShadowsDecember 1, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    I really like how they turned out. I may have to try this.

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  21. LizDecember 2, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I love your trees! They have such a unique look to them. The colors are so rich, too. I would love it if you would link them up to my Find Your Craft Friday! They would be a great addition.

    http://thequickjourney.blogspot.com/2011/12/find-your-craft-friday-link-party.html

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  22. SaraDecember 2, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    GORGEOUS!! Would LOVE it if you would link this up at my turquoise lovin' party! (and red during the holidays!) http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/11/turquoise-lovin-15.html

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  23. ❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁December 2, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    oh wow! Definitely unique and the yarn gives the trees such beautiful texture!

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  24. Allison @ House of HepworthsDecember 2, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    You've been featured over at House of Hepworths!

    Congrats!

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  25. Blissful & DomesticDecember 5, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    These are seriously so fantastic. I love how you used yarn! You should totally link up to my Christmas Linky Carnival.
    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-in-december-link-carnival.html

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  26. The Single NesterDecember 5, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Just lovely. I have some styrofoam trees and this may just work!

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  27. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    You've created some pretty fabulous Christmas decorations out of everyday items. I love the wreath as well as the yarn trees. Have a Merry Christmas!
    Sherry

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  28. portable wireless routerFebruary 27, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    wow! I LOVE these...just beautiful

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  29. AnonymousNovember 21, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    So nice I am going to try this one for my first real craft project! Thanks for sharing

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