I love to have fun with paper, food, paint, music and events and just being creative in all of it. However, I don't feel the need to be a perfectionist nor a professional in any of my creations. I wish I could have a blog JUST about the art of cooking, photography, sewing, art, mothering, jewelry making, card making, dancing, gardening, deep spiritual thoughts, decorating, poetry, party planning, baking.... and the list goes on but I can't. I don't think I was created with the ability to focus on one task. I like all of these hobbies layed out before me and the freedom to pick whatever I choose depending on the mood or time I have.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Dollar Store Xmas Tree Skirt turned Pretty






Nothing like cascading ruffles to save a cheap $1 felt Christmas Tree Skirt. 


This post has been moved to my new blog Inspired by Familia!  You can click here to get the full details on how to make your own no sew xmas tree skirt.



Visit Inspired by Family for other great Christmas Ideas for the home and Fab DIY Gifts & Stocking Stuffers!



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25 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    That's very cute Mari!!! You always impress me!!!

    Aimee @ ItsOverflowing

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  2. Kaysi @ Keeping it SimpleOctober 23, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Ooohh, I love that!

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  3. StephanieOctober 23, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Turned out so pretty!

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  4. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}October 23, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Love it! Eeek I've been thinking about all of the new Christmas stuff I need to do this year!

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  5. Lisa Nelsen-WoodsOctober 24, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Very cute! I feel the same way about buying Christmas tree skirts, etc. I like them and will use them forever but since it's a time to think of others I can't bring myself to shell out the $$ for something like that. I like your solution!

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  6. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetOctober 24, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    It looks beautiful! Great job!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  7. KimberleeOctober 24, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    That is super cute. I like that you saved time by using a made tree skirt and adding the ruffles. I may actually do this myself now with this short cut, LOL! Visiting from Keeping It Simple.
    ~Kimberlee

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  8. MarilynOctober 24, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    These is amazingly cute..love it...so creative :))
    Ps: I would love to invite you to join over 50 bloggers plus go PINK FOR CURE on Oct 30th..Painting the blog world pink a day and spreading the word on awarness, hope and faith for Breast Cancer..Would love for you to stop in and have a look..Hope u can join in :)) TY * http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/10/paint-your-blog-pink-awareness-faith.html

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  9. Jaimee @ Havenwood House of BoysOctober 24, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    What a great project! I put this on my Winter Pinterest board : ) You can grab an "I've Been Pinned" button at my blog!
    Jaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com

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  10. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love seeing crafts for the sewing-challenged! Thank you for this :)

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  11. MariOctober 24, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Thanks ladies for all the love! It makes me want to zip pass Fall decorating and put the xmas tree up!

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  12. Trish @MomOnTimeoutOctober 27, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    What a fantastic idea! I have been needing a new tree skirt and I am totally with you on not paying that kind of money for one :) I'd love for you to share at my party if you have a chance. Really fantastic job! http://www.momontimeout.com/2011/10/taking-timeout-thursday-link-party-no-2.html

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  13. HeatherOctober 27, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Wow that turned out so cute!

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  14. SVOctober 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Super cute and what a steal for only $1!

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  15. Redfly ClassroomOctober 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Very nice. Love the ruffles!

    Became a follower to keep up on your other great ideas.

    If you get a chance sometime you'll have to stop by my blog.

    Melissa
    redflycreaetions.blogspot.com

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  16. PeggyOctober 30, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I am over here via Nifty Thrifty Sunday and am I ever so glad! I love the ruffles!! We use a quilt my grandmother made for me when I was a young girl... think lots of bright polyester! but it brings back many happy memories of my grandma!!!

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  17. At The Picket FenceNovember 2, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    That is an absolutely darling idea!!! I may just make a smaller version of this for my daughter's Christmas tree in her room. Thanks so much for always sharing your talent and creativity with us at Inspiration Friday each week! :-)
    Vanessa

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  18. Trish @MomOnTimeoutNovember 2, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Beautiful! I like the idea of making a smaller one for the kids rooms - we put small trees in each room of the house :) Thanks so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday! Hope to see you again this week!
    -Trish @ Mom On Timeout
    http://www.MomOnTimeout.com

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  19. Rachel@AllFreeHolidayCraftsNovember 23, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Hi Mari! This is such a great project... thanks for sharing! I just linked to your page from my site:

    http://www.allfreeholidaycrafts.com/DIY-Christmas-Decorations/Refashioned-Dollar-Store-Xmas-Tree-Skirt

    Please let me know if it's okay to link like this in the future.

    Thanks!
    Rachel

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  20. Delightful DeetsNovember 27, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    So darling, love it! Visiting from Homemaker on a Dime!

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  21. Bonnie ~ a wee MeenitNovember 27, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I love this! Visiting from my 1929 charmer!

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  22. Cathy @My 1929 CharmerNovember 27, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    What a great idea, and turned out so cute, from a dollar store. You are one creative person. Thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best. Now following you.

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  23. UnknownNovember 27, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    What a great idea...that is adorable! I'm your newest follower from the blog hop. I'd love you to stop by my blog & maybe follow along too!
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

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  24. Blissful & DomesticNovember 28, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    This is fabulous! I am having a Christmas Linky Carnival and would love for you to link up! http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-in-december-link-carnival.html

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  25. TamiDecember 7, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Beautiful idea!! I was inspired and made one for my tree and everyone loves it. I uses 2" wide strips and had 14 layers of ruffles. It took some time but it wa worth it

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