{"id":4577,"date":"2012-11-21T00:05:33","date_gmt":"2012-11-20T13:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=4577"},"modified":"2019-12-10T11:10:27","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T00:10:27","slug":"how-to-string-art-christmas-tree-card-display","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-string-art-christmas-tree-card-display\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: String Art Christmas Tree &#038; Card Display"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4578 size-full\" title=\"string-art-christmas-tree\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/string-art-christmas-tree.jpg\" alt=\"String wall christmas tree\" width=\"600\" height=\"791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/string-art-christmas-tree.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/string-art-christmas-tree-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Receiving a Christmas card in the mail these days is quite a treat, so why not display them beautifully on this colourful String Art Christmas Tree.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve always loved the idea of string art, but making holes in my walls for a temporary project is not ideal. That&#8217;s where 3M Clear hooks are perfect, they stick to most surfaces, then come off cleanly. When the box arrived with the full range I couldn&#8217;t wait to get started. The Decorating Clips are small and unobtrusive, and were the perfect choice for this project.<\/p>\n<p>You could also use this tree as an Advent Calender by pegging on 25 numbered envelopes, or if you have very limited space, just decorate as you would a normal tree and pop your presents under it on Christmas morning.<\/p>\n<h2>You will need:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 packs 3M decorating clips (36 clips to be exact)<\/li>\n<li>coloured yarn or string<\/li>\n<li>scissors<\/li>\n<li>ruler, pencil, dinner plate, protractor<\/li>\n<li>small pegs<\/li>\n<li>washi tape and pom poms, glue (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"mypoppet-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B01GWF2ZCM\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"5afac09dda73b7da93ce084bc22fa93e\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4582 size-full\" title=\"string tree supplies\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/string-tree-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"3M decorating clips christmas decorations\" width=\"600\" height=\"1077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/string-tree-supplies.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/string-tree-supplies-167x300.jpg 167w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Gather your supplies, have a dig around your craft drawer to find cute bits and pieces that will decorate your pegs and finished tree.<\/li>\n<li>Mark the desired position of the 3M clips on the wall with a pencil. I have spaced my clips 10cm apart. 8 clips across the bottom (70cm) and 11 up the side (100cm). For the star at the top, a dinner plate is an ideal size. Mark nine evenly spaced positions to make each point of the star. It&#8217;s easier if you use a protractor &#8211; angle if 40 degrees from the center.<\/li>\n<li>Following the directions on pack, stick each clip over your marks with the open part of the hook facing out.<\/li>\n<li>Leave to set for the recommended time of about 30min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4585 size-full\" title=\"string tree1\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/string-tree1.jpg\" alt=\"modern christmas tree string\" width=\"600\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/string-tree1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/string-tree1-300x277.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now the fun part. String your yarn in a criss cross fashion between the hooks making sure you don&#8217;t miss any.<\/li>\n<li>Follow my cute animation to make the star.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/995499859ca63bd0305233ebd659a961.gif\" alt=\"string star animation\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decorate your pegs if desired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4589 size-full\" title=\"washi-pegs\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/washi-pegs.jpg\" alt=\"Washi tape on pegs green pink neon\" width=\"600\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/washi-pegs.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/washi-pegs-281x300.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4588 size-full\" title=\"pom-pom-pegs\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/pom-pom-pegs.jpg\" alt=\"pom pom on pegs yellow\" width=\"600\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/pom-pom-pegs.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/pom-pom-pegs-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/pom-pom-pegs-300x297.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Then it&#8217;s time to have fun and decorate your tree. Get the kids to clip on Christmas cards from family and friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4594 size-full\" title=\"yarn tree 2\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/yarn-tree-2.jpg\" alt=\"string christmas decoration star\" width=\"600\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/yarn-tree-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/yarn-tree-2-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4590 size-full\" title=\"close-up-string-tree\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/close-up-string-tree.jpg\" alt=\"neon string art christmas tree\" width=\"600\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/close-up-string-tree.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/close-up-string-tree-261x300.jpg 261w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4592 size-full\" title=\"em tree\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/em-tree.jpg\" alt=\"child decorating christmas tree\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/em-tree.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/em-tree-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/em-tree-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/em-tree-48x48.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4593 size-full\" title=\"peg-your-cards-here\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/peg-your-cards-here.jpg\" alt=\"How to display christmas cards\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/peg-your-cards-here.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/peg-your-cards-here-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once Christmas is done and dusted, you can easily remove your work of art without a trace. The 3M hooks are unobtrusive and come off cleanly, so they are ideal for hanging decorations wherever you please without nail holes.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is a sponsored post for 3M via Digital Parents Collective. As always, projects and opinions are my own.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Featured in:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.html#2264908\/5630647\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" width=\"600\" height=\"424\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Receiving a Christmas card in the mail these days is quite a treat, so why not display them beautifully on this colourful String Art Christmas Tree. I&#8217;ve always loved the idea of string art, but making holes in my walls for a temporary project is not ideal. 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