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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Crafts for Seniors | Colored Denim Circle Tree

Colored Denim Circle Tree

Author by Amanda Davis on January 3, 2013 Updated on January 15, 2019

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Circle trees are pretty popular right now. They are a fun way to add a little spunk to a room and are really great for teenagers! This particular piece of art was made from a painted scrap of wood, recycled denim and scrap fabric. Ready to see how?

Colored Denim Circle Tree - CraftsbyAmanda.com

First, let me show you where I got my inspiration from. I was searching google images for some circle tree inspiration when I came across the photo below.

circle tree inspiration

This photo is actually a business card design available from Zazzle. I decided to look up the name of the business on the card and found the designer, Pip Pip Hooray. You’ll want to browse around there a bit. She has some super fun designs, great business cards and cool looking binders. :)

Colored Denim Circle Tree - CraftsbyAmanda.com

Anyway, I really liked the design on the business card and decided to draw inspiration from it and create mine from colored denim and pretty fabrics. I have to say it’s pretty amazing how far I have stretched the colored denim I have. Quite a while ago I dyed some ripped blue jeans that my kids grew out of. I used RIT dye in several colors and did each pair a different color. I have made several projects with them and haven’t even posted them all yet! They are collected here — colored denim crafts.

[full printable instructions below]

Colored Denim Circle Tree - CraftsbyAmanda.com

First I found a piece of plywood and sanded it of any rough edges, then I spray painted it with Ivory. i cut a bunch of different sized circles from the colored and regular denim, then did the same with different patterned fabrics. I chose the fabrics to match up with my colored denim circles.

Colored Denim Circle Tree - CraftsbyAmanda.com

Next I laid out all my circles onto the plywood to get a feel for the design I wanted.

Colored Denim Circle Tree - CraftsbyAmanda.com

Then I created a trunk from blue denim. After that I cut the trunk into several sections. I did have to trim some sections of the trunk as it was to wide toward the top. Be sure you are happy with the placement before gluing everything down!

It’s a quick piece of artwork that doesn’t require any painting talent, teens will love it too!

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Colored Denim Circle Tree

Supplies

  • Plywood rectangle
  • Sand paper
  • White spray paint
  • Recycled denim
  • Patterned fabric
  • Scissors
  • White craft glue or Elmer's Glue All
  • Paintbrush

Instructions

  • Lightly sand the plywood, removing any rough edges. Spray the plywood with white spray paint and allow to dry. Add a second coat and let dry. Light sand if it feel rough to the touch.
  • Cut denim and fabrics into different sized circles.
  • Arrange circles on the plywood, layering different sizes of contrasting colors and patterns. Use some with three layers, others with two, and some just with one.
  • Cut a tree trunk from a piece of denim.
  • Cut the trunk into strips.
  • Lay the strips of trunk on the plywood.
  • Once you have everything arranged the way that you want it, use a paintbrush to lightly apply a coat of glue to the back of the denim. Be careful not to get glue on the front as it can discolor the denim, making it darker. Gently press and smooth the pieces in place.

Expert Tips & FAQs

You can use wall putty to hang the wall art, or attach a picture hanger to the back.
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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Gretchen says

    August 19, 2015 at 6:48 am

    LOVE IT! What a great activity for stressed adults or parents and kids together! thank you so much

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      August 21, 2015 at 9:00 am

      Thank you Gretchen! :)

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  2. Rena says

    January 3, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    I love this idea! I might have my boys do something like it. TY!

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  3. Ashley Spain (@AshleySpain7) says

    January 3, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    This is adorable!

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