How to Make a Shower Curtain Ring Christmas Tree
I’m always trying to find new ways to use ordinary things… like plastic shower curtain rings for example. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that back in October I posted some shower curtain ring pumpkins that I made from a bag of rings that I thrifted for $1. You can find that post here.
I mentioned in that post that I had other ideas for those rings as well, and here’s one of them. My shower curtain ring Christmas Tree.
Here are the shower curtain rings that I used. I spray primed one side using a lovely white spray primer before I remembered to take a photo. Here’s the other side ready to be primed.
Here are my supplies.. the primed rings and an 8″ cork circle hot mat that I got at the dollar store.
Using my glue gun I applied the first row of rings to the spray primed cork circle, and then I started working my way up and slightly inward with each level. I roughly laid out each level before gluing. Here’s my tree with three levels done.
I kept working my way up and in with each level. There’s no real plan to this, you just have to figure it out as you go. It does take a little patience.
Here’s my 12″ tall tree with all the rings in place. All one hundred and two of them. Some of the spray primer came off in spots because I did some repositioning as I went along. I didn’t worry about it because it was going to be covered up.
I spray painted the tree with two light coats of a lovely white, letting it dry well in between coats. While the second coat was still wet I sprinkled the tree with a lot of silver glitter.
And here’s my finished shower curtain ring Christmas tree again.. all glittered up and ready for the holiday season.
Don’t forget to pin it!
Thanks so much for reading, and until next time…
keep on keepin’ on!
XOX
That is absolutely adorable!
Thank you so much Gail! I appreciate you stopping by!
This is so stinkin cute! I would have never thought of this. What a neat idea!
Thanks so much Leshia! I still have some curtain rings left for a few more projects. Can't wait to post those too. Thanks for stopping by!
Pretty clever!
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Brilliant! I just had to throw out my Christmas tree because of bug issues in my apartment complex, and wasn't quite able to justify buying a brand new one on the current budget. . .If a tree can be made out of shower rings, however, perhaps there is hope for me yet!
Thanks Marissa! I love to make things out of different materials than the norm. It helps me keep my head on straight! lol.
Oh I love this. I cannot throw anything away that I might use for a craft. I just finished 3 wine bottles covered in Epsom Salts for a centerpiece. My kids call me a hoarder but you know I must have some stash. I am your new follower since I love to recycle. Happy Thanksgiving
QMM
Me too! I have a thing for reusing and repurposing things. I hate the thought of anything ending up in the landfill that could have been used in some way. Thanks so much for following. So glad to have you along!
This is so beautiful and how clever! I never would have thought to use shower curtain rings this way! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks very much! I really appreciate you stopping by. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
Very cute! It'd be neat maybe with a paper towel roll or something in the middle too!
Followed you the GFC blog hop! 🙂
Thanks so much Christella!. I appreciate you stopping by and following. The paper towel roll is a great idea.
What a clever idea! So cute! Thanks for sharing it at my party at House on the Way!
Have a great week!
Leslie
Thanks Leslie! It's always a pleasure to join the party!
I would have never guessed those were shower curtain rings! Cute!!
I'm excited you joined the the CHQ Blog Hop this week! Hoping you make some new bloggy friends and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
xo, Meredith @ http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com
Thanks so much Meredith! The blog hop is always a lot of fun, and I'm happy to link up each week. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
found you over at the Ironstone Nest…what a clever mind you have to think up something like this – can I say "jealous" – this is lovely
Thank you so much Cheryl! That's very sweet of you to say. I appreciate you stopping by.
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What a beautiful project using such an unexpected item 🙂
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This would be a great post for repurposed ideas weekly!
http://Www.repuposemylife.com
Thanks Marlo! I'll check it out. I appreciate you stopping by!
Super cute Up Cycle idea!
Thanks so much JoAnn! So nice of you to stop by!
Such a super creative idea! I really love repurposed projects. I found your project at It's Overflowing 🙂
Me too! Nothing make me happier craft-wise than to find interesting ways to use things. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing your creativity 🙂
Thank you so much Stephanie! I appreciate you stopping by!
Amazing! how on earth did you think to use shower rings, thats awesome!
My mind works in mysterious ways sometimes Mel. lol. Thanks so much for stopping by!
You're so darn crafty!!!! I love it!
Thanks so much Tonna! I appreciate you stopping by!
Very unique and turned out great!
Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!
<3 Christina
Thanks Christina! It's always a pleasure to join the party!
Wow! I would NEVER have thought of that! Turned out so beautifully!
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That is awesome!!!! Love glitter too
Thank you so much Kaysi! Glitter just adds that extra something. Thanks for visiting!
This is so clever and cute, and I love the brooch on the top!
Thanks Athena! I love using jewellery in my crafts. It's such fun! I appreciate you stopping by.
Way too clever and fun.
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Clever idea! Looks great.
Thanks Ann! It's so nice of you to stop by and comment.
So creative and adorable! I love it. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent again this week. So happy to have you share!! Have a great week.
Thanks so much Kathy! I always enjoy linking up each week. It's such a great party!
very clever creation…love the glitter & perfect topper!
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Thank you so much! I love using jewellery in my projects, and a little (or a lot) of glitter never hurts. Thanks for stopping by!
How creative! I have some burgundy ones that my look good like this. Thanks for sharing it at Think Tank Thursday. Hope to see you tomorrow night!
Thanks so much Carrie! It's always fun to join the party!
How creative, clever! I would have never known that was made with shower rings! Great job! Love it!
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Every time I see this post I fall in love. It's just gorgeous and genius! Thanks for sharing on the homemade holiday party.
Marilyn
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Thank you so much! I have to say it's one of my favourite projects. I really appreciate you stopping by.
That is just beyond adorable! Thank you so much for linking it up to our 12 Days of Christmas {Goodies} link-up! 🙂 I may have to try my hand at my own version some time. Love it!
Thanks so much Julie! It's such a great party idea. So much great inspiration. Thanks for stopping by.
Love it! Such a fun idea right here- Looks cute!!!
Jen
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Shower curtain rings and glitter?! That is absolutely fabulous! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Thanks very much Marci! I love glitter on almost anything. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thank you for stopping by our Christmas party and linking this up! Such a clever idea!
Thanks so much Julie! I'm so happy to join the party!
What an incredibly creative use for the shower curtain rings. So darn cute and I love the addition of the glitter.
Am I just hungry for Christmas treats or does that almost look like it's an edible tree?
Bliss
What an amazing idea – looks so pretty. I have pinned it.
That is such a rad idea!