Here is a little birthday tree I made for a friend. You could use this concept for any special occasion.(It could easily be an “anniversary-tree” or a “having-a-bad-week-tree.” Basically, I decorated some Dogwood branches with sparkly flowers and ribbons and hung pretty treats in the branches. I really love party poppers but they are so darn ugly. Solution? Spray Paint them gold! I also put little presents and notes in the boxes for her to open each day. (Am I the only one who likes to drag out my birthday celebration?) If you did a group present you could ask everyone to bring something to hang from the tree (like a note or small present or candy.) And after all the hullabaloo is over it looks pretty just sitting there on its own.
I’ll post more detailed instructions later this week.
ninfa
May 26, 2010
how beautiful!
BriBedell
May 26, 2010
So lovely and simple! I love it 🙂
Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy
May 26, 2010
Oh my goodness! I love this idea. Why can't my husband be crafty to make one for me?? Ha ha. Thanks for sharing and I will definitely be making one for someone down the road.
jade oconnor
May 26, 2010
you are way too talented
"hi, i'm ginnybranch stelling and i love love."
May 26, 2010
you're creations keep knocking my socks off- so wonderful!!!!!! i might have to employ this idea, with proper credit to you, of course!
Joslyn
May 26, 2010
brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.
you are pretty rad lady…just sayin 😉
Color Collective
May 26, 2010
Love it!! Great idea spray painting party poppers gold!
Flora
May 26, 2010
I love this! Such a great idea, you rock!
Bryan and Sarah
May 26, 2010
So pretty!
Carrie Anne
May 26, 2010
If only more of life's problems could be solved with gold spray paint! I love this idea as an advent calendar, too. Gorgeous.
Michelle Parks McCourt
May 26, 2010
wow, just gorgeous, thank you for sharing.
Lenore
May 26, 2010
So thoughtful! I would love for you to be in charge of my birthday celebrations!
XO
Lenore
seesaw designs
May 26, 2010
you are on a roll! it's makin' me crazy (in a good way)… keep it up. i love seeing everything you're creating. just beautiful.
-angela
katecreate
May 26, 2010
This tree looks great! Very cute idea!
girlrobot
May 26, 2010
wow i am loving this!!
Damaris
May 26, 2010
someone did this for me at my bridal shower and it was amazing. each box had a little word of advice with a small gift. it was the best present ever.
Satoko
May 26, 2010
What a beautiful idea!! I think I must steal this idea for my son's birthday display for this year!! Love your blog!
The Maltese Kat
May 26, 2010
I super love, love, love this!
3StinkyBoysAndMe
May 26, 2010
that is so sweet!
Bridget
May 26, 2010
so pretty!
Liz
May 26, 2010
Wow. You are an incredible friend! Your ideas are endless. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Jeannie
May 26, 2010
I love this!re
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May 26, 2010
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Courtney
May 26, 2010
This is fantastic; I can't wait for your detailed instructions!
We Joneses
May 26, 2010
Jordan, this is an unexpected comment from someone you don't know, but is it true your toddler sleeps in a closet? don't worry, I'm not with child services, mine does, too. Turns out she might be staying there for a bit longer, and I'm worried about when she's old enough to get out of her crib. what did you do?! How do you keep him from getting into everything? I'd welcome any advice. roseanne.jones [at] gmail [dot] com (and don't sweat it if there's no time to reply)
We Joneses
May 26, 2010
a little embarrassed because I just found your post about the closet, which functions solely as a (very darling) bedroom. Wish me luck and lots of creative problem solving. 🙂
tytty
May 27, 2010
wow jordan, what inspired this idea
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May 27, 2010
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May 27, 2010
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Kendall
May 27, 2010
This is a truly lovely idea. This gift shows that it really is the thought that counts.
Claire
May 27, 2010
This is awesome! I would love a birthday tree with little presents to open 🙂
Wahzat Gayle
May 27, 2010
love it!!!
hope I remember this next birthday season in my household!
Estelle
May 27, 2010
Oh lady you have just completely blown me away with your creativity. I'm inspired to try something similar for a friend's baby shower but I think I will make a wishing tree where everyone can hang a wish for the baby. I'm so excited. Now I need to find some pretty branches….
papergarland
May 27, 2010
stunning. my birthday is in 2 weeks…might just make one for myself!
jen byard
May 27, 2010
what a great idea…think I'll try it for fathers day!
Susan Crabtree
May 27, 2010
this is the sweetest idea!
Eva / Sycamore Street Press
May 27, 2010
so pretty and creative!
Nicole Marie
May 27, 2010
cute! i did one kind of like this with all our old christmas cards.
Katie
May 28, 2010
Oh this is such a sweet idea! Will have to store it up for next year, all my friends' birthdays have been and gone for this year!
Sara
May 28, 2010
LOVE. Totally stealing this one 🙂
The Beso Team
May 29, 2010
How creative and such a great idea. The tree is well decorated. I love it. Thanks for sharing this birthday tree.
Dana
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Courtney
May 29, 2010
I love this! It's so gorgeous and yet so simple. It's one of those "why didn't I think of that?" moments. You did it so well, as you do everything!
Melissa
May 29, 2010
Oh my, this is just so whimsical and fun!
Renée
June 5, 2010
So lovely! Beautiful decoration too, I think it's also fun to make it.
Sarah K
January 2, 2011
My birthday is in January and I always wish we could keep the Christmas tree up for decoration. What a perfect 'transition tree' to beat the winter blues! Thanks!
Heidi
March 1, 2011
Darling! And…tomorrow is MY birthday! I think I need a birthday tree! ~Heidi
Charlotte
March 6, 2011
How elegant and absolutely clever! I just love anything that has been created from the heart…would you mind if I shared this with my friends? I would love to point them in the right direction for clever ideas…cheers!