40 Fantastic Tree-Inspired Projects

So I have an affinity for trees – as you probably already know, if you read here often.  I find trees soothing.  Nature.  History. Quiet comfort.  As a kid I was ALWAYS the one climbing the highest in the tree (hey, it’s not like anyone was going to come get me and drag me down, right?)  Trees are just beautiful, and they inspire a lot of my art.

The ones in my yard were here before the house was.

The ones in my art were here before I was.

I’ve shared a little bit about my ArtPrize 2014 entry, Tree at Dawn.  It’s a ceramic tile mosaic.  This is a photo of a gorgeous old tree that started growing long before any of us were alive.  I changed the sky’s color theme and mixed it up.  Digital enhancements that were never even imagined possible when the tree was young… strange to think, right?

It’s less about making a statement with the medium for me though, and more about just looking at this mammoth beauty and admiring the beauty in nature.  And putting my hands on it in a way that makes me feel like it’s part of me, now.  I don’t drive by this tree every day anymore – but I have it right at home with me now.

And it’s not just this tree.  Just ask my husband – I get oddly obsessed about trees of all kinds, haha.  So I thought I’d collect some of my favorite tree crafts, decor, art, and DIY projects, and share that list with you today.

1. ArtPrize 2014 Entry: Tree at Dawn Ceramic Mosiac here at Happy Hour Projects
2. Love Bird Woodburned Art at Pitter And Glink
3. DIY Birch Tree Backdrop at The Lovely Cupboard
4. Tree Stump End Table at 17 Apart
5. Gnome Home in a Tree at Crafts Unleashed
6. Clay Tree Stump Ring Holder at Soap Deli News
7. Rustic Wood Ring Coasters at Thrifty Below
8. Wire-Wrapped Tree of Life Pendant here at Happy Hour Projects
9. Tree of Love Canvas Art at One Artsy Mama
10. Tree Charm Ribbon Wrap Bracelet here at Happy Hour Projects
11. Fall Leaf Banner at Girl in the Garage
12. Tiered Stand with Fallen Branches & Aluminum Pans at A Nest For All Seasons
13. Pony Bead Hanging Bird Feeder at Sweet Tea & Saving Grace
14. Apple Tree-to-Be Gift Basket at The Merry Thought
15. Needle Felted Fall Leaves at Petals to Picots
16. Tree Branch Jewelry Organizer at FashionEdible
17. 3D Tree Cake at Milk & Cereal
18. DIY Fallen Twig Bangle here at Happy Hour Projects
19. Owl on a Branch Button Art at Repeat Crafter Me
20. Fall Leaf Ceramic Coasters at One Artsy Mama
21. Washi Tape Wall Coat Tree at Everything Emily
22. Leaf-Imprint DIY Necklace here at Happy Hour Projects
23. DIY Tree Swing at A Beautiful Mess
24. Fall Branch Mantel Decor at Lilacs & Longhorns
25. Birch Bark Wrapped Candles at Sand & Sisal
26. Rustic Tree Branch Candle Holder at Fine and Feathered
27. Felt Leaf Coasters at Do Small Things With Love
28. Leaf Candle Rings & No-Sew Table Runner at Girl in the Garage
29. Glass Tile Tree Mosaic here at Happy Hour Projects
30. Thumbprint Tree at One Artsy Mama
31. Paper Cherry Trees at Just Crafty Enough
32. Nursery Tree Diaper Pail Decor here at Happy Hour Projects
33. Tree Stump Cake Stand at Nalle’s House
34. Twig Pumpkin Wall Hanging at StowAndTellU
35. Spring Button Tree at One Artsy Mama
36. Embroidered and Appliqued Tree Pillow at Leigh Laurel Studios
37. Birthstone Family Tree Wire Sculpture here at Happy Hour Projects
38. Wood Slice Stud Earrings at KanduBeads
39. Wood Slice Clock at Sweet Athena
40. Pine Branch Tealight Holders at The Pink Doormat

 Hope you’re as inspired as I am by this list – and don’t make fun of my strange obsession, haha.  Have a great weekend, friends!