Wednesday 22 January 2020

Spirelli Christmas Tree

Whilst in a charity shop I came across some Spirelli shapes for Christmas trees and candles.  There were only a few shapes in the packet, no picture and scant instructions, but for 20p I thought I would buy them and try some Spirelli.  I'm not sure if I've wound it correctly, but even so I was quite pleased with the final result which reminded me of the Spirograph I had as a child!

The tree shape was die cut so I fastened the thread to the rear and wound around the shapes before attaching the tree to the card blank with foam tape.


To make this card I used:
     5" x 5" warm white hammer card blank
     Marianne Design 'Spirelli Christmas Tree'
     Warm white thin crochet thread

I am entering the following challenges:
     Tales from the Craft Room - Something New (I've tried a new technique)
     Christmas Crafts All Year Round - Anything Christmas or Holiday Related
     Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge - Trim the Tree

Kath x

15 comments:

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Looks fab, I used to make pictures with this technique wound round nails, many years ago

Liz said...

Super card, Kath. Looks perfect to me - there is really no right or wrong way to do Spirelli. You found a great bargain in the charity shop. xx

Sue said...

Hi Kath, That is so lovely. Sue

Chrissy said...

Awesome Kath, looks like fun..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Stamps and Paper said...

Kath I remember the Spirelli cards and as Marianne said pictures made with nails and thread...lovely card and the thread enhances your Christmas tree

Anne

Pat said...

This spirelli is beautiful Kath and looks perfect to me. It takes me back..lol. x

Chrissy said...

Back with my DT hat on..Thank you so much for sharing and joining in with us at CCAYR...[ Christmas Crafts All Year Round]

Luv CHRISSYxx

meg said...

Gorgeous card Kath love this

Carol S. said...

Gosh Kath I haven't seen this for years. Used to make big pieces of wall art, many years ago!! Sweet card. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Valerija said...

Gorgeous composition on your card Kath, love the layout and colours.
Valerija xx

Inkyfingers said...

How great to see this technique used again and you have created such a lovely festive card. I don't think I would have got such a pretty centre without instructions!
Thanks for sharing with us at Happy Little Stampers.

cotnob said...

This is fabulous Kath, well done for having a go.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Chrissie said...

WOW, this is gorgeous and so, so stylish!
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge!
Chrissie

HilaryJane said...

What a great find, this is lovely xx

Helen said...

That is beautiful - it's years since I've done any spirelli!

Thanks for joining us at the Happy Little Stampers Challenge.

Helen x