These DIY Velvet Trees are a fantastic way to elevate your Christmas home decor with a touch of elegance this holiday season! This simple DIY project is something that anyone can create with ease.
If you’ve read my blog before, you know how much I love making homemade decor that looks like it came from a high-end store. Crafting Christmas decorations at a fraction of the cost doesn’t have to be difficult!
These velvet trees are absolutely gorgeous and can be made in just a few minutes. Plus, if your kids are old enough to safely use a hot glue gun, they can even help with the project!
This project is very similar to my flannel trees and leopard print trees, and the method for making velvet trees works like a charm! However, there are a few special considerations when working with velvet, so be sure to check out the tips and tricks for getting your trees just right every time.
How do you make these DIY Velvet Trees?
Step 1: Gather your supplies.
Overhead view of the supplies for the DIY Velvet Trees.
To make these velvet trees, you’ll need the following materials:
- Paper Mache Cone Trees
- Velvet Fabric
- Hot Glue Gun
- Scissors
Step 2: Cut your fabric into strips.
Close-up of velvet fabric cut for velvet trees.
The amount of fabric you’ll need depends on the number of trees you’re making and the size of the cones.
For my project, I used trees in 8″, 10″, and 12″ sizes, and I chose different velvet prints for each to add some variety. A quarter yard of fabric was more than enough to cover all three cones.
Cut the fabric into strips about 1″ to 2″ wide and as long as the fabric’s length. I needed 2-3 long strips for each cone, depending on its size.
Step 3: Glue the fabric onto the cone.
Close-up of velvet fabric being wrapped around a cardboard cone form.
Start by applying a line of hot glue at the bottom of the cone, then attach the fabric. Allow the fabric to overlap slightly on the bottom edge of the cone to make sure it covers the entire surface. Once you’re done, you can tuck the overlapping fabric inside the cone and glue it down for a cleaner finish.
As you work your way up the cone, add glue and wrap the fabric around, ensuring that each new strip slightly overlaps the one below it. It’s normal for the fabric to gather and wrinkle a little as you wrap it—this adds to the texture and charm of the finished tree, so don’t worry about making it perfect!
Once you reach the top of the cone, trim any excess fabric and glue the remaining piece securely at the tip.
A close-up of the finished DIY Velvet Trees.
After following these steps, your velvet trees will look something like this! They’re super easy to make and quite forgiving, so even teens can make them with minimal help.
Tips and Variations for your Velvet Trees:
Fabric: If you’re using stretchy fabric, gently stretch it while gluing it to the cones. Be careful not to overstretch, or the fabric might not adhere properly.
Colors: You can mix and match different velvet colors for a fun and eclectic look, or keep them all in the same color family for a more cohesive aesthetic. Try bold shades like pink, blue, red, or green!
Size: You can find sets of various sizes of paper mache trees on sites like Amazon or Hobby Lobby, which makes it easy to create a collection of velvet trees in different heights for added dimension.
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