The Flat Tree is Done!

Hi friends! I had a lot of requests to show the flat tree we made to go in the living room this year. Our old artificial tree was on its last legs last year so we were planning to get a new one but then I thought “Why not make a tree on the wall to save space?” We are hosting my husband’s side of the family on Christmas Eve and I like the idea of having more space and less tree. Here is how it came out:

And here is the video showing how we made it, warning, it;’s a rough ride at times LOL!

Is this a tutorial or a warning, I’m not sure.

Material list:

• Lumber: 2 2x8x8 boards ripped into 2x2x8 lengths ($3.50 each)
• Painters tape
• 1 box of 1″ long wire/brad nails with heads ($3)
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Tube of green acrylic paint $3
• 5 Lighted bough garlands(honestly, just buy 6 if you are making a 4’x6′ tree like mine) $10 each
• 2 18′ pine garlands $6 each
• 300 mini light string $12
• Lighted star $5 (Dolar Tree in the plus section)
• Project total $93 not including recommended extra garland, hot glue, and tape.

Well, that was fun. I hope you are having a very merry day and til next time happy crafting!

Build a Bauble Wreath {Christmas Ball/Ornament Wreath}

Hi friends! First off today I want to announce the winner of the stamps from last weeks ArtNeko giveaway! The wnner is: Ruby Guitard! Ruby, check your email to claim your prize! Now on to today’s project!

I have always wanted to make a Christmas Bauble Wreath and now I have satisfied that desire:) I think these wreaths turned out pretty cute but I have to say I had some struggles. Hopefully my tips and tricks will help your Christmas ornament wreath project go more smoothly than mine did!

First let me say that I recommend the Styrofoam (on left) wreath form and hot glue method if you only need a single sided wreath and you want to pick the way your baubles are arranged. I am not remotely “Type A” but I really liked being able to decide the layout of the ornaments. I think for anyone who is particular about that sort of thing would like this method. Watch the video to see how they are made and decide for yourself:)

Here is what I used for the Styrofoam wreath, cost $13:
10″ Styrofoam wreath form (Dollar Tree)
1 large drum of blue/silver large balls (Nicole-AC Moore)
2 sleeves of small and medium balls in red and silver (Dollar Tree)
Hot glue (lots)
Satin Ribbon for bow (optional)

For the wire form method:
1 large drum or ornaments (glue the caps on the ornaments before you begin!)
*You can also add smaller ornaments, you can either alternate them when you slide on the big ornaments or hot glue them on later (which I did to add stability to the wreath)
heavy duty wire, a wire wreath form or a coat hanger bent into a circle
Ribbon

*The advantage of the slide on wire form method is that you get a double sided wreath and theoretically it is quicker unless you have to chase all the ornaments that fell off the hangers and re glue them on. Just save yourself the trouble and glue them on first.

So, would you attempt this Christmas craft project? Let me know in the comments below and til next time happy crafting!