Alright, guys. I’m doing something different with Christmas decorating. I’m decorating with silver. I know, I feel like I’m turning my back on gold, but silver just felt so right for this season. I will admit, this project was originally going to be done with gold ornaments, but once I decided that I was going to put my mini faux tree in a mint colored pot, I liked the idea of silver better.
The mint colored pot was actually a purchase from a while ago that I never found the right plant for. I’m glad that was the case, because the moment I saw the mini tree at JoAnn’s, I knew my mint pot would be perfect for it (don’t you love when that happens?)
I got the mini silver ornaments from Michaels. They came in an assortment of chrome, matte and glitter finishes.
I originally tried to draw the polka dots with a black Sharpie, but that was an instant fail. The Sharpie didn’t “stick” to the ornament so it was difficult to get opaque coverage. So then I thought I’d use acrylic paint with a dotting technqiue, which was an equally gargantuan fail. Trying to get the circles to be uniform in size without globbing on the paint was just not possible, and the paint was making more of a mess than I could validate. Third time’s a charm- I went with black rhinestones and I’m ecstatic about how they worked out.
The adhesive rhinestones were much more expensive, so I went with non-adhesive ones and used tweezers to dip them in Tacky glue and apply them to the ornaments. I only needed a small smudge of glue on each rhinestone. I did the same with the star on top of the tree but painted it white first since it’s made of cardboard. That was also purchased at Michaels.
As you can imagine, applying each rhinestone one by one is time consuming. But guys… it was so worth it. I’m head over heels in love with my ornaments and mini tree.
I hung up the ornaments with white ribbon that I tied into bows. Polka dots and bows, y’all… how freaking CUTE.
Would you like to see the tree lit up?
Is it weird to feel emotional over a Christmas tree? Don’t answer that haha! Maybe it’s because of all the time I put into it, but I seriously have never loved a tree so much. One of these years I will get a big, gorgeous Christmas tree, but I will always have love for my miniature tree friends. Sorry this is getting weird, guys.
What do you think of my tree?? Are you going miniature or big with your Christmas tree? Real or faux?
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these are TOO cute :) love all of your projects!
Oh my god, why are you always so amazing?? I would never even think of these things!! And no, not weird – my x-mas tree comes down in Feb every year because I can’t stand the idea of Christmas ending. Sad I won’t have a big tree covered with lights this year while traveling. Maybe I’ll adopt a mini one too!
What a beautiful little tree! I love it! My Christmas decorations are mostly white and silver. I just love the sparkle of the silver with the twinkling lights.
So simple and so fun! I need more mini trees in my life!
Hi Amy! We received the blogging Liebster award this week and part of the fun is passing it on! We’ve picked Homey Oh My as one of our nominations : ) Read how it works and our questions for you here! Prost! http://sypsie.com/2013/12/03/liebster-award-sypsie-designs-has-been-nominated/
These are adorable, Amy! I’d love that cute little tree in my house :)
I’ve been looking for the perfect miniature tree, and I think I just found it :) I feel you on the bit about gold v. silver, but silver is the new gold this season!
I literally gasped when I saw this in my feed…how do you think of these things? these would be such a perfect compliment to the black and white ones I made! And I get oddly attached to my tree as well. This year I’m actually thinking of getting a miniature tree along with the usual pine. Why limit yourself to one tree when you have more than one room :)
Amy, this is too cute and creative and I’m pinning <3
I love the minty pot and the polka dot star, a pleasure to look at!
It’s Deonna from the Child at Heart blog! I love this post and would love for you to link up to the Merriest Blog Hop and share your creations!
http://www.thechildatheartblog.com/2013/11/the-merriest-blog-hop-week-2.html
First off, I love the rhinestone polka dots. Too, too cute! Secondly, I actually let out a little gasp when I saw that you went silver. Hahaha…
I just LOVE your rhinestone ornaments. What a fabulous idea! And no, it’s not weird to be emotional over a tree :)
Great project !!
I would love you to come and share @ Craft, Create & Inspire linky party !!!
Look forward to seeing you there :)
http://livel0vecreate.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/craft-create-inspire-linky-party-9.html
Claire x
These are so cute!!!! I love ornaments and these are definitely worth giving a try, I am going to do a monogram ornament for my girls this year…
I saw your project on the Fun Is Functional where I am also partying with my
Quilled Christmas Tree
Santa Gift Card Tutorial
I’d love it if you stopped by.
Hugs, Antonella :-)
Ohh love the plus polka dots! I just love your ornaments and your mini tree! I will be featuring you this week!
Love your ornaments and Christmas tree… Thanks for linking up. :)
Beautiful, beautiful job. Wonderful. Featuring. Pinning. Linda
Totally adorable! And I’m not a huge bling girl so that’s saying something! Love them!