If you love working with fabric scraps, this is the ornament for you!

Each folded piece builds the branches of a little tree, giving it texture and depth.

The gingham pattern makes it extra festive, but you can use any fabric you love.

It’s a fun craft that turns leftover materials into a decoration that instantly warms your tree.

Materials Needed

• Wooden craft round - 4-5" diameter
• Fabric scraps (green or patterned) - about 12-15 pieces, each 1.5" x 2"
• Twine - 12" for hanging + small piece for bow
• Hot glue gun & glue sticks - 1-2 sticks
• White acrylic paint - 2-3 tsp for snowy bottom & dots
• Paintbrush (small, size 4-6)
• Scissors for trimming fabric and twine

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Paint the bottom of the wooden round white for the snowy ground and add small white dots for snowflakes. Let dry.

Step 2: Fold fabric pieces into small leaf-like shapes (fold the sides inward to form a point) and secure with a dab of hot glue.

Step 3: Starting at the bottom, glue the fabric folds in a layered, tree-like pattern, overlapping slightly to create depth.

Step 4: Add a small twine bow to the top of the tree, and glue a loop of twine at the back for hanging.

Step 5: Touch up any spots with extra white paint to make the snowy effect pop.

Tip:

Try different fabrics (plaid, burlap, or velvet) for a collection of unique little trees that look stunning grouped together.