Molly's Sketchbook: Felt Christmas Tree Pins

Christmas Tree pins are a really fun tradition.  I love seeing people walking around New York with a miniature tree pinned to lapels of their heavy winter coats. I really love everything about Christmas Trees actually, their simple shape, decorations, lights, and wonderful smell.  I decided to make these sweet, and totally easy Christmas Tree pins as a celebration of the holidays and as something very simple that would usher in the holiday spirit.  I can't wait to hand them out to everyone I know.

My go-to material when making something quick, easy and graphic like this is 100% wool felt.  It's such a dream to work with and it comes in our color coordinated bundles of eight 8-inch x 12-inch pieces including the bright and fun Holiday Bundle I used. I love the contrast of the vibrant pink and fresh green with the warm white and chocolate brown.  It says Christmas without being too traditional.  Plus, since it's felt, it is unbelievably easy to work with since it needs no hemming.

I used the same easy technique that I used for my Valentine Pins.  It's so simple, satisfying, and addictive.  Every time I make a pin like this I want to make a thousand of them!  It's the perfect project for a holiday season weekend at home with family and friends.

If you'd like to make your own please visit my Felt Christmas Tree Pin Project Journal right here.

Merry Christmas!-- Molly

Comments

[Elizabeth]

This is simple and really cute. Like the felt hearts for Valentine's day. Good use for all of that felt I have!!!

[Laura]

Love them! Just got a new stash of wool felt so I'm all set to make these. Super cute, easy & quick, I'm thinking gifts for everyone!

[PioneerValleyGirl]

These little trees are adorable - I can see why they're addictive to make.

[ria]

how adorable these cute christmas trees!!! love them!

[blandina]

Lovely, lovely little pins! I think this is what I am going to make in this rainy Sunday. Thanks for the idea.

[Miss P]

Soooo cute! You could sew on little glass beads as miniature tree baubles to add a bit of sparkle.....not that thay need them as they're SUPER cute as ther are. Or sew in a hanging loop and put them on your Christmas tree.....LOVELY!
Miss P
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[Penelope]

Just simple and beautiful, thanks for sharing. It's snowing outside and I think this will make a perfect crafty project for today, thank you for the inspiration xox

[Laura]

Back again! I finished two of these last night (while watching White Christmas) and have to say they turned out just as lovely as the ones in the picture. Now I want to make more and have a whole forest to give! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[Kelly Watson]

I love, love, love this color palate.

[Josie]

Sweet. I think I'll try to make these with the grand kidlets.

[Carrie]

So cute!!

[Cerise]

These are so cute and easy!

[Carolyn Woodard]

you could use cedar chips or add essential oil to the stuffing for a scratch and sniff pin!

[Becky]

Saw these last night - thought they were too cute. By tonight, I have a dozen already done. Planning on wearing one and handing the rest out randomly throughout the season. Thanks!

[meg]

These are SO adorable! Great idea for using remnants too!

[Scrapiana]

Utterly adorable! With you 100% on the pink/green combo preference. Perfect.

[julie]

They are very cute and indeed easy to make, I've made one for myself and soon made three more for friends.Thank you for the tutorial, and all your other great ideas.

I also loved the store when I visited NYC last September :)

[Lisa Brown]

How adorable! Will definitely create some of these!

[Giggles]

I love all of your little felt things. Looks like I'll need to go out and get some green felt today. These just look like too much fun.

[sara]

these are very cute! i love the colors, as uaual! I may try and cram making some of these into my already overbooked christmas crafting! :-)