Beads + Pipes = Trees {2/12 Christmas Crafts}

Since I am behind, I thought I might as well make an effort to catch up.
So, two posts in one day, you get. Yipee.

Here is the second of twelve crafts I am sharing with you this month... Christmas Trees for my other non-mantel.

How did I make them, you say?!

Well, they were pretty darn easy.

I used two different sized cones, some hot glue, Mardi Gras beads in the colors of my Christmas decor, and then also white pipe cleaners.

Then, I must apologize for the picture quality. I *still* cannot find my camera's battery charger. So I am using an old camera. SMH

I wrapped and hot glued the beaded tree, but for the pipe cleaner tree, I simply stuck the wire in, wrapped, and stuck the other end in. It was super easy. I did add some straight pins to bring some color to the tree; however, I am not sure how much I love them. I don't have a lot of red in the house, so I'd hate to add it there. We will see. ;)  But for now, I at least have gotten a head start on my non-mantel.

P.S. The third {middle} tree is from Walgreen's... $1.00.  Everything else I had on hand, so rank this under cheap! =)

Linking to:

Craft O Maniac
Mom It Monday