Drinking Straw Christmas tree

Hi! Crafters!

Here is the second blog about making a project with straws.  It makes a great gift for the seniors in a senior home or someone who unfortunately is in the hospital for the Holidays in my opinion.

Drinking Straw Christmas tree

 

Materials:  1- 4" Styrofoam cone, 25 plastic drinking straws (with green stripes), Thick, white craft glue, long scissors , 1 Small sprig holly, red bow, or other embellishment (optional)

Instructions:

Cut the straws into 1 1/2" pieces.

Pour a small amount of glue onto wax paper, cardboard or other disposable surface.

Dip the end of each straw into the glue and insert straight into the cone. 

Arrange the straws in vertical rows around the cone. Fill in empty areas around the bottom of the cone as necessary. Insert three pieces with bent ends into top of cone; bend ends out slightly. Let dry.

Trim the straws so the straws at the base of the cone are much longer than those at the top. Cut vertically from the bottom of the cone.

If desired, add a small embellishment to the top of the cone (we used a sprig of holly).

Share your ideas on this or anything here on the blog either here or e-mail me at sandi_tipple@yahoo.com.  I look forward to hearing from you!