“Soft & Romantic” Christmas Tree
As I was trying to think of a blog title, the two words that kept creeping into my head to describe my little tree were ‘soft’ and ‘romantic’. And so here it is...my soft romantic feathered tree. But this tree is not only soft and romantic, it hides a little secret...read on to find out! Using what I already own, I have pictured it in various color themes to give you some options and will let you decide which would look better in your home. If you’re the kinda gal that always sees the silver lining.... here the tree sits placed upon a silver tray with some faux snow on a mercury glass candle holder. Silver also works well with blues and reds see picture above). A traditional look - the tree sits in a crystal glass filled with faux snow and is accessorized with red bulbs (see picture above). I used white yarn to string the bulbs as I like the additional texture it gives the tree. If you would like to be more discreet, you can thread them with invisible or fishing thread. I love the softness and femininity of the pinks. I think this would look so lovely in a little girl’s room. Because I didn’t want to spend money, I used the few things I had at home, but imagine how gorgeous this would be if you have old vintage pink ornaments? Delish...me loves! (see picture above) After a visit to Walmart’s Christmas decoration isle, I saw the cutest cupcake ornaments and thought I could replicate them. I wanted them to look as real as possible and so I played and played with different materials. I think they look pretty good but I have come up with a different method I think will work better. I can’t wait to try it! Here is are the needed supplies for the “soft and romantic” tree with a little surprise hidded inside. A battery operated tea light. For this to work, the shape of the tree in a manner that would allow the light to shine through. 1. I measured and marked where the dowels would sit and pierced little holes for the dowels to sit in (this helps with stability)
2. For added support, I applied some hot glue around them 3. I measured and cut a hole where the tea light would be inserted (note to self: do not use red cardboard or any other bright color as it reflects on shiny objects ie. silver ornaments) 4. I then tied the dowels together with white cotton 5. Wrapped a white boa around the skeleton, and... ...tada!!
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Another Craftberry picked and shared. Hope it was to your liking! Much love, Lucy cinamagic dec 2013 - jan 2014
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