DIY Red Ticking Stripe Fabric Trees
Red ticking fabric turns dollar store foam cones into cottage chic Christmas decor in just a few minutes! Set the finished trees in milk glass or vintage teacups for true cottage charm.
These ticking trees are both affordable and so easy to make! You're going to love how they come together in just minutes! Be sure to read my TIPS below for the best results ❤
How to make red ticking Christmas trees
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My
chunky red tattered ticking candy canes inspired these sweet fabric Christmas trees, and I used the same concept to
make them. Supplies are minimal and inexpensive for simple decor you will
enjoy for years to come!
This would be such a fun craft to do with a group of friends, and will be even
cheaper to make! These are so fast to make, I recommend making a few of my
chunky ticking candy canes
at the same time, you'll use the same supplies!
Supplies
- Dollar Tree foam cones
- red ticking fabric
- cotton batting* (it's only $5/pkg to buy at Hobby Lobby)
- hot glue
- red striped ribbon (THIS is my favorite)
- DT embroidered ribbon
*DON'T substitute with polyester batting because it will tear when you pull
it tight!
I filmed a short video reel on my Instagram channel to demonstrate how to make
these easy red ticking trees. Please watch the video
HERE,
then come back here for my tips and further explanation.
Making the trees
- Start by removing the plastic film so the trees stand flat
- Cut 1" wide strips of the cotton batting. Wrap and glue a 2-3" piece around the top of the cone
- Starting at the top, glue the end of a batting strip to tree and hold in place. Pulling snugly, wrap the strip around the cone on the diagonal, all the way to the bottom. If you run out, simply glue another strip and continue wrapping, pulling taut. What this does is soften the cone and gives it more of a chunky feel.
- Tear the ticking into 1" strips, remove all the strings. By tearing, you are left with perfectly tattered and frayed edges.
- Cut a couple 2-3" strips and glue in place over the top of the cone as shown in the video.
- Glue the end of a fabric strip at the top of the cone, and wrap tightly overlapping strips all the way down.
Tips for success:
- a little hot glue is all you need, at the beginning and end of a strip
- wrapping the batting and fabric snugly will hold it in place
- wrapping on the diagonal is necessary for a smooth look; if your fabric is bunching or gaping, remove and work on the diagonal
- you will likely have some excess fabric at the bottom of the foam cone, simply cut this off with fabric scissors
The tops of the Dollar Tree cones are flat, which is why I made a ribbon bow
and hot glued it to the very top. It kind of disguises the flatness. You could
add something else to the top, like a star.
Displaying the ticking trees
I created a simple centerpiece with my finished trees. To vary the height, I
tucked a couple into a vintage transferware teacup, and a milk glass dessert
bowl. You probably have something different at home that will work...try an
eggcup, a small pedestal stand, silver sugar bowl, etc. Add some bottlebrush
trees for more of an impact. I decorated with some
rusty looking stars, simply tucking them down into the vessel.
Don't forget to add some
fairy lights, to make your red ticking trees sparkle and glow! This was such a simple
centerpiece to create for our vintage Christmas dining room! I'll be sharing
more of this room soon!
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