Friday, November 1, 2013

General Information On Tree Skirts

By Kelly Wood


Tree skirts come in an assortment of sizes and styles. Typically these are used with Christmas trees that are placed indoors. There are many stores that have these products for sale and also a lot of resources for tutorials on how to make them.

These products are known to vary in many respects. They may come in a range of sizes to accommodate extremely large or extremely small trees. Furthermore, they may be made from numerous materials. Some may have more practical, low-quality materials and others might be more fancy with its materials. Those interested in customizing these pieces to match their holiday decorations or interior design are encouraged to create their own. All of the supplies needed to make these can be purchased from craft stores.

Their are multiple reasons for using these items. In general, they are meant to provide protection to the flooring where the tree is placed. These units may go over the cradle. A barrier can still be made underneath the cradle and a decorative skirt may be placed once the tree has been properly mounted. This makes the set up more presentable and also prevents pets from drinking water in the base of the tree. Skirts are also good for protecting the floor from water splashing out, which is an issue with real trees.

Still, even fake Christmas trees may be decorated with a skirt. Many people consider these to be another part of the decorations and may place presents atop the skirt. There is no right or wrong way to use these pieces. Some prefer them for their functionality and others are more concerned about what decorative aspect they provide.

Skirts are generally made from some type of cloth material but can also be improvised using paper and other such materials. These items are sold at many stores, especially during the holiday season, and are generally easy to make as well. Making these is the best way to include customization. Sometimes the best ones are those that have been handmade to fit into a certain space. The price of buying these products, or the materials needed to make these pieces, will vary considerably.

Making these as part of a holiday, family project is a fun idea. This can be done as a group activity or family members may be able to create their own. Upon completion, the skirt can be added as part of the decorations and even saved for the holiday in coming years. If more than one skirt is made during the crafting time, consider switching out the skirts every week during the month of December so that every member has a chance to have their artwork on display.

Individuals who are skilled enough to make these, or like making them, might want to donate or sell the pieces they have made. There are many websites where users can place items up for sale. This is one option for making extra money to put toward presents and other decorations. You might even consider allowing customers to customize the orders.

Tree skirts come in many designs and sizes. They are typically placed around indoor Christmas trees for functionality purposes, as well as decoration. These units may be purchased or made.




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