Looking to create meaningful gifts for the holidays, but completely stuck on ideas for your friends or family? Well, it's time to spread holiday cheer this season with sweet and simple homemade DIY gifts.
While the holidays come packed with sweets (like these festive Hot Cocoa Ornaments), I've decided to treat my loved ones with easy-to-make goodies that make the season brighter — and healthier! This Holiday Tea Tree craft is the perfect gift that will be the centerpiece of your winter festivities.
What You Need:
- Styrofoam cones
- Rice
- Glue gun with glue sticks
- Small, round papier-mâché boxes
- Wooden stars
- Individually wrapped tea bags
While I opted to use Stash Chai Green Tea, Pukka Detox, and Pukka Love tea bags for my tree, because of the vibrant holiday colors, feel free to get creative. (Just make sure to look up the brand before buying, as some tea bags aren’t individually wrapped.)
Now let's get started.
1. Gather all your supplies to make the Holiday Tea Tree.
2. Apply a thin line of hot glue along the upper edge of the back of a tea bag.
3. Attach the tea bag to the cone. Hold in place until the glue sets.
4. Glue the next tea bag, slightly overlapping it from the first one.
5. Continue to apply tea bags until you reach the top of the cone.
6. Next, add rice in the bottom of a round papier-mâché box to serve as a weight.
7. Apply hot glue to the inside of the top.
8. Push the top down on the papier-mâché box. Hold until the glue has dried and the top is securely fastened.
9. Once secure, apply hot glue to the top of the box.
10. Attach the top of the papier-mâché box to the base of the cone.
11. Place a wooden star on the top of the tree.
Now your tea trees are ready to give to your family and friends! When it's tea time, carefully pull off a tea bag. Let it steep in hot water until the flavor reaches its delicious height. Enjoy!
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