How to make a mini Christmas tree ornament

It's so cute - plus it uses real tree!

Taking a cutting of the Christmas tree (Surely this will not be noticed) I was swiftly able to create a sweet ornamental miniature of this very object.  And now you can too by following the below steps. 

Of course, if you prefer not harvesting the Christmas tree for a sprig you can certainly find a happy alternative at shops that sell artificial plants and flowers.

Or you can hack up the colossal rosemary bush growing in your garden to acquire that essential sprig. Let’s get started.

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What you need

• Cinnamon stick
• Plastic pine sprig
• Small pom poms
• Small beads
• Metallic pipe cleaner
• Ribbon
• Scissors 
• Hot glue

Note:

Adult participation is advised when using hot elements (E.g., hot glue gun).

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Activity

Creating a pine tree

Cut a plastic pine sprig into three pieces, each a different length (E.g., small, medium, large). Glue the sprigs to the top half of a cinnamon stick in a triangle formation with the apex at the top.

Draped tinsel

Drape a metallic pipe cleaner across the tree in a zig zag formation. Glue the pipe cleaner ends to the back of the tree.

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Baubles

Glue small pom poms and beads across the tree in a loose fashion.

Ribbon

Knot a loop in a length of ribbon. Then glue the looped ribbon to the back of the little tree.

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