Christmas Tree Skirt
Tree Skirts
Using a tree skirt is great whether you put up a live or artificial Christmas tree. The skirt will catch an needles that fall from a live tree and they will further decorate an artificial tree. There are many tree skirt designs that you can purchase, all depending on what you like best.
The common designs will include:
- The Nativity Scene
- Poinsettias
- Reindeer
- Santa Claus
- Snowflakes
- Snowmen
- Stars
Depending on what is your favorite, the design you choose will vary. You'll also find that the tree skirts come in a variety of materials, more commonly though, you'll find them made from polyester, satin, or felt.
When choosing a skirt for your Christmas tree, keep in mind the overall size of your tree. The skirts come in a variety of sizes, and you generally want to stick with a skirt that comes out about a foot or so from the base of the tree. Most skirts are going to measure between 36 to 48 inches in full diameter.
Classic Red Skirt
Give your tree an elegant look with this simple red tree skirt. The embroidery detail and satin cording will give any tree and room a refined look for the holiday season. Although, it is not included, you can purchase matching stockings and runners to match the skirt. The skirt itself measures 40" in diameter.
Snowman Tree Skirt
When it comes to the holiday season, many people just prefer snowmen with their cheery faces and demeanor. This skirt has cute snowmen with a tri-color background. It's a simple skirt, that measures 40" in diameter and made of a polyester material.
Red & White Snowflake Tree Skirt
This is a rather simple tree skirt that measures 48" in diameter. It's made of satin and plush material. The snowflakes are very elegant and whispy, which make them elegant. If you're looking for a simple design, this is the one.
Santa Tree Skirt
This nice faux suede tree skirt appeals to children and adults. Children will love it because it features Santa and one of his helper elves, but at the same time it's made of a durable material, which adults love. The deep blue is trimmed red. The simple snowflakes go all the way around. in The tree skirt measures 48" in diameter.
Felt Applique Tree Skirt Kit
Make a Christmas Tree Skirt
Crafts are a great project for you to sit down and relax. It gives you something that you can focus on besides work, bills, and buying gifts during the holiday season. Plus, if you have children, crafts are a great way to spend more quality time with them. When it comes to the holiday season, you're probably a little busy, but you can always make time for your children or yourself.
Instead of purchasing a pre-made skirt, you can make one. It's a great craft for adults and children (if supervised).
There are many different Christmas tree skirt kits that you can purchase. These felt applique skirts are pretty simple to put together. The kit will come with the overall tree skirt pattern so that you can make sure every piece is placed in the right spot.
Plus, if you decide to make your own tree skirt, you can personalize it. You can make it simple or elaborate. Even if you purchase the skirt kits, that doesn't mean that you can't add more pieces to make a personalized tree skirt or that you can't take a material marker or sharpie and write a loving note, your family name, children(s)' names, and year on the skirt.
All of the details are up to you when you make your tree skirt, even if you start off with a tree skirt pattern.