Turn your country house into a winter wonderland this festive season with a rustic Christmas tree skirt. These beautiful farmhouse Christmas trees are handmade and come in a wide variety of shades of brown. They are made from true wood harvested from old growth trees grown on farms throughout the Great Lakes region in the United States. The natural beauty and rustic charm of this rustic skirt is sure to add a festive touch to any holiday table setting.
In order to make your rustic christmas tree skirt, first you will need three yards of burlap (the light brown kind). Buy enough burlap to go around your entire tree. Do not buy too much or else it will be heavy and difficult to carry around. You can make do with two yards. If you cannot find enough burlap, then substitute cotton burlap or French toile for a cheaper alternative.
To make your rustic christmas tree skirt, lay your burlap down in an open area and pin it into place with floral wire. Drape the entire skirt over your body and make several runs with the floral wire to layer the cloth. Then, using a needle, draw some black yarn along the burlap creating a pattern.
Now you are ready to decorate your rustic christmas tree. Using a pair of small metal needles, draw colorful paper onto the burlap table runner. Trim the edges of the paper with scissors or a craft knife so that it is uniform. Using spray paint, stencil designs can be added to give the finished product a rustic Christmas look.
For a small christmas tree skirt, pine needles can be substituted for grasses. These can be bought at dollar stores or at arts and crafts outlets. A plastic bow makes a nice looking fringe and will keep small kids from chewing on the needles. Paint or spray paint can then be applied to the entire skirt.
To make larger inch christmas tree skirts, attach three pieces of fabric to one another at an angle. The fabric should be one inch smaller than the actual piece you are using as a border. Make a few inches allowance on the side and sew the fabric to the other two inches. This will create a three quarter inch border on the outer side of the skirt.
Decorate your tree by making a loop at one end of the skirt. Use yarn that is large enough to drape two fingers between. The length of the tree should measure three inches less than the length of the loop. Attach one end of yarn to the center of the loop, forming a triangle with the measurement of the tree. Use a needle and thread to drape three fingers over the yarn. A quarter inch border measurement was made when you made the two inch step.
The time and effort you put into making rustic Christmas tree skirts is certainly worth it. These can be used year after year for many holiday seasons. They can also be incorporated into any rustic decorating theme. They add an extra bit of warmth to a holiday season and a delightful change of pace from the more elaborate holiday decorations.
There are many choices for women’s rustic Christmas tree skirts. Some are available in stores but are handmade or custom made. They are all made from cotton with ribbons added to them at the seams. The width of the skirt varies, depending on the size of the woman’s waist. Generally, a wider width offers a snug fit. Most of the time, the smaller the diameter of a woman’s waist, the larger the skirts available.
There is a great deal of information available on the internet regarding Christmas tree decorations. Searching for information is a lot easier with the advent of the internet. You can locate websites dedicated to Christmas decorations in general and rustic decorations in particular. You will want to locate a website that has plenty of video clips so you can see what a christmas tree skirt is supposed to look like in real life. Most websites will provide a picture of what the finished product will look like along with dimensions.
For many years, families have decorated their homes for the holidays by using an old worn out santa costume. Children put it on and leave it down for Santa to come in and remove the costume for a better look. This tradition began in the 1930s and continued well into the next decade. A santa topper or farmhouse theme can help you accomplish this look on your own. All you need is a few basic materials and you can make a beautiful handcraft ornaments to accent your rustic home decor.
