Next, I poked a hole through the lemon ends with an ice pick.
I used a wooden skewer to thread my ribbon through the top and the bottom.
I secured the bottom with a knot and pulled tightly until the top appeared reattached.
Then following the directions on my Silhouette tattoo paper…
….I tattooed my lemons!
Here they are looking adorable!
I have NO idea why this picture below is sideways and refusing to be vertical, but it just adds to the kookiness of my tissue paper flowers. I sooooo thought they’d look great on the tree. I was wrong.
To secure the butterflies to the tree, I hot glued small clothespins to the back of each butterfly and simply clipped them to the branches.
The flowers were still alive in a pot in my yard, so those got clipped to fill the paper cones.
The whole reason I made this tree today was to showcase an ornament that I haven’t even made yet! Creative craziness I tell you! I’ll be guest posting over at Stephanie Lynn’s next Tuesday where I’ll show you another great handmade ornament.
In the meantime, enjoy these!
Christy says
I can’t wait to decorate a tree in this at my daughter’s middle school! Their colors are black and yellow, so this will be perfect & unique! Love it!
Victoria says
What fabulous ornaments! Although Christmas has just ended these could be used for so many other things:)
- Brittany says
I just love lemons! And I love your tattooed lemon ornaments. Thanks for sharing.
Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
Sue says
Everything is absolutely beautiful, I must come back for a longer visit. You have so many wonderful ideas to share.
Sue
Mom to Many says
I love the smell of citrus at Christmas. :o)
http://ldsmomtomany.blogspot.com/2010/11/button-heart-christmas-tree-ornaments.html
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Can you believe I never saw your P.S. until now!?!
Jenny @ Embellishing Life says
Love the black and white lemon idea! Beautiful!
Holly says
Beth,
The black and white along with the yellow is gorgeous and of course I think the tattooing is genius! Thanks for linking back to me.
Black and White {Side by Side} says
Great idea!!!! Even adding one of these to an indoor tree would smell heavenly! I'm featuring you in my favorite finds this afternoon 🙂 Stop by!
Michelle L. says
Wow, what a genius ornament idea!
Susan @ Entertain Exchange says
What a beautiful tree – clever idea!
Susan,
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Sailing Simply says
Very cute! I especially love the lemons! Great idea!
Jemsmom says
Genius my friend! Genius!
arkie says
That is lovely! Modern meets Victorian! The butterflies could be used in a lot of ways! Thanks for the inspiration!
Cristin says
great ideas here!!!
Christy says
i love your outdoor tree! don't hate me for thinking the yellow flowers looked cheery 🙂 i think i might steal your idea and make some cones filled with bird seed and put them in the trees in our garden. thanks for the inspiration. found you through tatertots
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Very creative you! Great idea to put a clothespin on the back of the butterflies. I love it! I just got done telling my daughter that I'd really like to make whatever further decorations I need this year {after I see what I've actually got} using up supplies I already have on hand. It can really add up and get crazy!
Blondie's Journal says
This is SO cute, Beth! How sweet can it get?? Love the lemon ornaments…thanks so much for the instructions!
XO,
Jane
The Domestic Fox says
I love decorating with fruit around the holidays. Clove studded oranges have been a favorite since I was a wee one – and the house smells so good when they are finished! Now I have another fruit decoration to mix in with the rest. 😀
Terri says
I am guessing that that is the best smelling tree!
Lovely!
Teija says
Now, I am worried that I haven't credited you correctly on Twitter.. Help-Have I made a blogpaux?
Teija says
So precious!! So creative! I really love the way you show your ideas on paper and close up pics of how-tos.
House of Smiths says
Okay… I'm LOVING those lemons for an apothicary jar, or maybe at a place setting for a summer party!
So creative! 🙂
~Shelley Smith
houseofsmiths.blogspot.com
Jenny says
Gorgeous!
Angie@Echoes of Laughter says
What a beautiful tree! The yellow looks so amazing on the tree! Angie xo
Melissa @ The Inspired Room says
I never would have thought of lemon decorations but they are cute!