Friday, November 23, 2012

DollarTree Christmas Glitter Trees









   
Calling all DollarTree Crafts: Coming up with something to be a part of the Holiday Link Party!


Oooh-la la. Fa-la-la.  Chic Glitter Trees! 

These trees are made entirely with everything from the DollarTree store. Cheap and easy - that's the way to go.








I remember checking out Christmas items at Pier1 recently, and these colorful beaded cone trees caught my eye and I thought I would try to make this for the dollar tree link party.  They were basically made from cardboard, glitter and beads.  Although the trees were festive, I didn't want to make it in the same color.  I wanted something more christmasy. Besides, I couldn't find those colors or seed beads at the DollarTree store and I wanted this to be done entirely with items from the dollar store.
Pier1





Anyway, I got some poster board (2 for $1.00), glitter glue, and shake-on glitter (3 packs) from DollarTree.

To make the tree I rolled the poster board into a cone shape,
Roll your green piece of poster board into a cone shape and use hot glue to hold it in this shape. You may have to try a couple of times before you get a good cone shape. Trim the bottom of your cone so it is level.

Read more: How to Make a Christmas Tree From Poster Board | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5744874_make-christmas-tree-poster-board.html#ixzz2CmutC3rA
Roll your green piece of poster board into a cone shape and use hot glue to hold it in this shape. You may have to try a couple of times before you get a good cone shape. Trim the bottom of your cone so it is level.

Read more: How to Make a Christmas Tree From Poster Board | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5744874_make-christmas-tree-poster-board.html#ixzz2CmvL1z5N
Roll your green piece of poster board into a cone shape and use hot glue to hold it in this shape. You may have to try a couple of times before you get a good cone shape. Trim the bottom of your cone so it is level.

Read more: How to Make a Christmas Tree From Poster Board | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5744874_make-christmas-tree-poster-board.html#ixzz2CmvL1z5N



Roll your green piece of poster board into a cone shape and use hot glue to hold it in this shape. You may have to try a couple of times before you get a good cone shape. Trim the bottom of your cone so it is level.

Read more: How to Make a Christmas Tree From Poster Board | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5744874_make-christmas-tree-poster-board.html#ixzz2CmutC3rA
                     forming the point or tip of the cone.
I then glued the poster board cone inside and at the seam with white glue and secured the roll with masking tape until the glue dried.

                                Next, I trimmed the bottom of the cone so it was level.
                        It looked pretty good so I made three different sizes.                                                               

 To add the glitter, I diluted white glue with a little bit of water to make it brushable. I then divided the cone into sections and brushed the glue over the top section with a sponge brush.  

Working over a tray, I sprinkled the silver shake-on-glitter over the entire top area and allowed it to dry before moving on to the next area.  Skipping the second section, I repeated the process, applying glue, sprinkling silver glitter and allowing to dry. I did this every other section until the silver glitter sections were completely covered and dried. I collected all of the silver glitter that fell into the tray and put it back into the shaker bottle.

Next, I repeated the same process for adding the red glitter. I used the glitter glue to fill in missed areas.  It takes a long time, usually overnight, for the glitter glue to dry.  Next time I'll use white poster board or paint the areas first the same color of glitter.



Overall, I think the glitter trees look very festive!  But these photos don't capture their true glittery beauty.  Not bad for a Dollar Tree Craft!









Oooh-la-la. Fa-la-la!   DollarTree!  

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21 comments:

  1. WOW, you go go go Gail! I did not even know the Dollar tree sold glitter. UH OH, I will be there again:) Those are adorable. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. I have been making all sorts of trees for our Christmas decor this year - but a glitter tree was not one of them.. Now that I see these I am so going to have to try this and add to our collection. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Love, love, love the trees.....

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  3. WOW! Those are fantastic! I can't even imagine how difficult it was to make those stripes of glitter so perfectly straight. Gorgeous!

    ~ Visiting from Debbiedoe's and FHC. :)

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  4. Well, I want you to know how ADORABLE these are...you can bet I'll make some of these, too.
    I am about to become your newest follower...:)
    Great party...

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  5. Gail your craft from the Dollar Tree turned out great! I am so inspired by all you crafty ladies! Hugs, Linda

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  6. BRILLIANT Gail! I love them. Fantastic stripes!

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  7. Oh you've done it once again! To very pretty! I love em Gail!

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  8. These are so awesome! My daughter works at Pier 1, but I'm going to make these and see if she can tell :) Happy holidays!
    Cheers, Andrea

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  9. Really cute and I love that you made your own cone

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  10. What a great job. I love your detailed instructions.

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  11. Neat idea! They turned out really pretty!

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  12. Your cone glitter trees turned out so nice--I like bright and sparkly for the holidays, and these fit the bill perfectly!

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  13. Now those are very, very pretty. Love how you made the cones out of posterboard, those foam ones can be expensive. Nothing better than glitter.
    Ann

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  14. These are so pretty! You know I love that glitter! LOL I just pinned. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent. Have a wonderful week.
    HUGS
    Kathy

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  15. These are completely wonderful!! I'll be featuring them tomorrow from the Dollar Tree party!! Please email me ;) I have something to share with you :) Shannon

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