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I recently shared this over at Amy's blog Positively Splendid as part of her Swell Noël series. So if you haven't been following that series, you won't want to miss it! I have decided on a rustic gold and white theme this year, so I'm really excited to share this tutorial with you! It's kind of my starting point for this year's decor!
Pallet Wood Christmas Tree
I can't wait to pull out some more Christmas stuff, but my husband says it's weird to put up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. Guess I'll just have to wait until the Friday after! ; ). You can do this on pretty much any surface you want.
Supplies:
- Surface to paint on
- White acrylic paint
- Gold metallic paint
- Foam brush
- Christmas Tree Stencil
So once you have decided on the surface you want to use you just paint that white. Then I created a stencil by just printing off a Christmas tree shape and cutting it out with an x-acto knife. Below is the shape I used. You can create your own based on the size you need or go here and download the one I used.
Once you place your stencil where you want it, you can tape it down, or if you are like me just be really careful and hold it in place. : ) Now you paint. I started around the edges and then moved the stencil before filling in the center to avoid the stencil smearing the paint. If you tape it down like someone who isn't super impatient this wouldn't be a problem, but I'm the impatient kind ; ). Once you have your tree painted, apply a second coat if desired.
I just touched up the edges with my foam brush and let it dry. That's it. You are done! Now you have a gold tree to start off this wonderful Holiday season!
I can't wait to show you all my other Christmas decorations for this year. They will be all new since I'm going with a completely different style this year. Last year I did a whimsical theme because my kids wanted "fun Christmas decorations". Don't think this year won't be fun though, we are totally making popcorn garland for the tree, YAY!
Ashley Bliss
Author at The Crafty Blog Stalker
Elaine
This is so adorable! I live the simplicity and the colour palette. Great job. Nice and timeless too. You hubby should be glad you don't live in Canada - our Thanksgiving is in October! 😉
Samantha @ Five Heart Home
So cute and rustic...love it, Ashley! We don't put out our Christmas stuff until the day after Thanksgiving, either, and I feel like an oddball here in Blogland... 😉
Ashley
Thanks Samantha! I haven't gotten all my stuff up yet still... pictures can be deceiving, lol
Ella
I love this ! Rustic but chic…and so cute for any table. I might make some smaller ones for table beside my bed ! You did a fantastic job.Thanks a lot for inspiration.
Ashley
Thank you Ella! Have a great weekend!
Inspire Me Heather
That turned out beautiful, thanks for the idea!!
Linda
Awesome. Simple. Perfect. Pinned. Linda
Chiara from One O
Hi Ashley, nice to meet you. This is so simple that totally anyone can do it! But the final effect is elegantly charming.
We're new to the diyers blogging world, andyou're definitely an example.
Head over to our blog if you're curious 😉
http://Www.One-O.it/blog
Ashley
Thank you! I'll be sure and stop by, have a great weekend!
Amy @ Homey Oh My!
So cute and simple! Gold is my favorite 🙂
Would love if you shared this at the Handmade Holiday Link Party! Hope to see you there!
http://www.homeyohmy.com/handmade-holiday-link-party/
Ashley
Thank you Amy! I am loving Gold too this year : ) Have a great weekend.
Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs
so simple and beautiful! love!
Ashley
Thanks Bonnie! : )
Lisa Hall
Oh my goodness Ashley! This is SO pretty!
I haven't attempted any pallet crafts yet, but this one seems like something I could do and I love the rustic look!
I've got to pin this one!
Ashley
Thank you Lisa! They are so easy, you will be addicted to pallets once you try it! Thanks for pinning!
Liz Fourez
I just love a good pallet project! This is so cute, Ashley! Loving the gold right now : )
Ella
Thank you for sharing this. Great read and great facts.