Have you ever made a yo-yo flower? I learned how to make one earlier this year thanks to this pin here. It's so simple to make and super cute! And who would have thought you can turn a bunch of yo-yo flowers into a christmas tree? My friend's mom had one on her fireplace mantel and I just couldn't get over how cute it looked! She was gracious enough to make me a pattern as well as give me some green fabric to make my very own.
Here's what you'll need:
- 12 in diameter circle pattern
- Scrap fabric in shades of green or solid colors
- Empty thread spool (that will be the tree stump)
- Wooden stick (You can pick one up at your local craft store. I got mine at Hobby Lobby)
- Scissors/thread/needle
- Polyester filling (optional)
Start by cutting out your pattern on your fabric. My pattern paper was a little short of 12 inches so I worked with what I had and then rotated the pattern on the fabric since that's the beauty of a circle!
Once you finished cutting out your 12 in fabric circle you can now cut/trim your pattern to the 11 in circle pattern.
Repeat the process of cutting the circle pattern.
Continue these steps until you reach your 3 inch circle.
Next make a yo-yo flower out of each circle.
Make a little snip at the bottom center so that you can place it on top of the wooden stick. Put the wooden stick in through the center of the spool so that the spool supports the stick standing. Stack largest to smallest to create the tree shape. You can also stuff the yo-yo flowers with polyester filling to make it extra fully, but that's optional.
Make a little star or find a trinket to put on top and then done! It's the perfect little center piece for your holiday party!
Don't have time to make a whole tree? Try this alternative mini yo-yo tree ornament. String a jingle bell to the center of the lace or string to act as your stopper and then stack the yo-yo flowers through to make your own mini tree.
