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Pray for Peace Pink Christmas Tree

By Tuula McPhee (This post may contain affiliate links.)

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One of my favourite parts of Christmas decorating is the trees. All kinds of trees. Whether it’s crafting small decorative trees, putting lights on our outside trees, or decorating our living room and family room trees.

I’ve already posted a few DIY trees that I’ve made, and here’s a peek at my latest one… my craft room tree.

 

Spray Painted Table Top Tree


Here are my supplies: a $2 thrifted gold tinsel tree, small vintage glass ball ornaments, watermelon pink spray paint, and chalkboard spray paint.

 

Spray Painted Table Top Tree

In order to paint the small glass balls with the chalkboard spray paint I had to find a way to hold them. I covered a piece of wood with paper and hammered in some finishing nails.

 

Spray Painted Table Top Tree

I placed an ornament on each nail. I chose to use only the ornaments that had either lost some sheen or had spots of colour missing.

 

Spray Painted Table Top Tree

Then I spray painted them with several light coats of the chalkboard paint from different directions, trying to reach all sides. This was a bit of a challenge because the force of the spray paint would cause the ornaments to spin.

 

Spray Painted Table Top Tree

While the ornaments were drying I spray painted the gold tree with the watermelon pink spray paint.

 

Spray Painted Table Top Tree

Here it is after three light coats.

 

Spray Painted Table Top Tree

Once the chalkboard ornaments were dry I re-attached their caps.

 

Spray Painted Table Top Tree

I gathered the branches in layers on either side of the centre stem of the tree. Then I used chalk to print a letter on each ornament, added hooks, and arranged the ornaments on the tree branches. I dotted each ornament cap with some silver glitter glue that’s not really visible in the photos, but it can be seen in person.

I added a simple thrifted angel as a tree topper. And here’s my finished tree.

 

Spray Painted Table Top Tree

Pray for peace on earth.

XOX

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  1. Gail says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    How unique, Tuula! We all have our way of dealing with this terrible tragedy, and we all are praying for peace during this time and always!

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    • tuula@thriftyrebel.com says

      December 17, 2012 at 5:40 pm

      Thanks so much for understanding Gail. You are so right.

      Reply
  2. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) says

    December 18, 2012 at 1:51 am

    Very festive and beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

    Happy Holidays and Warm Seasons Greetings from Singapore~Sanghamitra.

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    • tuula@thriftyrebel.com says

      December 18, 2012 at 3:24 am

      Thanks very much! I appreciate you stopping by for a visit. Best wishes to you in Singapore!

      Reply
  3. Diana Chastain says

    December 19, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Beautiful. Thanks for the tutorial.

    Also thanks for hopping by and sharing your blog over at Thumping Thursdays. We hope to see you again tomorrow. 😉

    http://mrsdchastain.blogspot.com

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    • tuula@thriftyrebel.com says

      December 20, 2012 at 3:31 am

      Thanks so much Diana!

      Reply
  4. Grey says

    December 19, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    This is very special. I know you enjoy seeing it every day. I found your post at Elizabeth & Co.

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    • tuula@thriftyrebel.com says

      December 20, 2012 at 3:34 am

      Thanks very much! It simply reminds me to be grateful for each and every day. I appreciate you stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Holly Lefevre says

    December 22, 2012 at 6:37 am

    That is genius. While I love the colors (I cannot believe how well that tree painted up) the message is even better! Merry Christmas!

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    • tuula@thriftyrebel.com says

      December 23, 2012 at 9:09 pm

      Thanks so much Holly! I was surprised at how well it painted up too, and it was so easy. I just love spray paint! Merry Christmas to you!!

      Reply

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