Monday, November 28, 2011

Thumb Tack Tree

I'm really getting into the Christmas spirit!  I love this time of year!  And I thought it would be fun to change up my decor for the season.  I've been looking around on Pinterest and pinning some of my favorite ideas.  I am really drawn to silver, white and green this year.  I love the simplicity of those colors together.  And I think it will look great once the snow starts flying (strangely we haven't had snow yet - but I'm sure we'll have plenty by Christmas).  Here's my inspiration -





Beautiful aren't they?  Well, that's what I want to go for - on a budget. But I didn't have enough "silver" in my box of decorations.  I knew I'd need to make a few things.  I went over to the dollar store and picked up some supplies.  I started with a styrofoam tree form - 


I gave it a quick coat of chrome spray paint (I didn't want any white peeking out)-


Then I grabbed a pack of thumb tacks-



I started at the bottom-



And worked my way up-



Now I have a cute little thumb tack tree.  I'm going to add it to my mantle - along with more silver, white and green decorations.  I will share more of these dollar store ideas all week so you can see how my mantle comes together.  Now all I need is some snow!

I've linked this project here -

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40 comments:

  1. That looks high end Kristen. I love the bling.

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  2. Oh how utterly beautiful, will look perfect on a mantel

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  3. ok this is absolute Genius Adorable~!!

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  4. It would have never crossed my mind to do this...this is such an amazing and very affordable project:) Keep up the great creativity!

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  5. i think that's a great idea, and could last for all of winter not just during the holidays. great job.

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  6. Wow! That's so unique! I never would have thought of doing that!

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  7. So cute! I'm always amazed how other people can see a transformation and then make it happen :) -Jill

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  8. What a great idea! It turned out fabulous...I love silver and white at Christmas time too (well anytime actually!).

    evie @ brown paper packages

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  9. This turned out amazing and goes great with your other decor. I would love it if you could link this up to our linky party going on right now.

    http://junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/11/link-it-up-wednesday-5.html

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  10. that's so cool! I did something similar today too! yay!

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  11. What a great idea...who'd have thought thumb tacks?! I'm loving the silver and green mantle too...Thanks for sharing!
    Big hugs,
    Queenie

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  12. Love this! It's so simple and beautiful!
    www.crafting-cousins.blogspot.com

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  13. Brilliant! Much easier than my button tree I spent hours on!!

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  14. what a clever idea. I think it looks very chic and modern -great idea:-)

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  15. I LOVE this! I may have to borrow the idea! :) it looks like it was super easy! Thank you for linking it up to Fabulous Friday!

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  17. Wow this is a great idea!! Love it! Must try it out! ;)

    I found you on TT&J! I would love for you come by and join me by linking this up at my new "Create and Inspire" linky party! ;)

    http://www.littleinspiration.com/2011/12/create-and-inspire-linky-party.html


    Thanks,
    Angie from A Little Inspiration

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  18. Darling tree! I've seen these a couple of times now with spheres by not with a tree! Very creative!

    Thanks for sharing with us :D

    Visiting from FJI's linky party (SNS)
    Smiles from Chilly NW Illinois
    ~Suzanne

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  20. I'm a big fan of crafting with thumbtacks! It gives things a great texture. Your little tree is beautiful!

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  21. Your decorations and color scheme are so elegant :) And your thumb tack tree is genius! Excellent idea and well executed!

    Happy Weekend :)

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  22. I love the modern look! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. What a great idea, it looks so sleek now!

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  24. at a quick glance this looks like mercury glass - love you candlesticks and beautiful display!

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  25. This is such a great idea and looks lovely on your mantle!

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  26. What a clever idea! I linked over from Creative Bloggers' Party and Hop (I'm #100). I would love for you to stop by and check out my site if you get a moment www.petalstopicots.com

    ~Kara (your newest follower :)

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