Last updated on August 16th, 2017 at 09:53 am
Learn how to paint an artificial Christmas tree a different color. This painted white Christmas tree and homemade ornaments are easy holiday home decor craft ideas!
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I know it’s only ONE day after Halloween, but this Christmas Tree has been decorated and in my living room for several weeks now. I love decorating my home for Christmas and happy to reveal my tree for the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge today!
To celebrate the holiday season, Michaels sent pre-lit trees to several DIY bloggers and asked us to get creative with crafts and decorating. I was excited to be asked to participate, because I just changed the colors in my living room to white and silver, and was dying to do something different from my usually colorful kids tree.
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This is MY tree! Full of glitter and sparkle!
I will show you bits of my new Christmas tree today, and later do some detailed craft tutorials on the ornaments.
I chose a theme of stars and silver glitter. It was a blast shopping for new ornaments and decor. Get directions on how to make this simple star ornament craft here.
What you see on my tree all came from Michaels. They have some fantastic items to choose from now! Everywhere I walked in my local Michaels, I saw stars.
I almost went with an owl theme because I found some really cute ones, but the stars kept calling my name… so I had to buy them and reach for the stars!
How to Paint a Christmas Tree
First off, I needed to paint the tree. Out of the box it was your usual evergreen tree, which I LOVE, but I have always wanted a white tree!
It only takes a few steps to paint an artificial Christmas tree!
1. Cover the lights with tape (this is when children like my daughter who love a good task, come in handy!)
2. Then use satin white spray paint and cover as much of the tree as you can with the paint.
3. Let the tree completely dry. Then remove the tape and start decorating.
Removing the tape from the lights took the longest. My helper had moved on to playing with her Barbies. I would say it took a good 30-40 minutes to take off all of that tape by myself. I found a few bulbs that I forgot to cover and the paint scraped right off. So don’t worry if you miss some. I’m sure nail polish remover would remove it as well.
You can see the paint in this close-up photo along with a few of my DIY ornaments.
After the paint dried, the Christmas tree didn’t become totally white, but more of a frosty green similar to the white winter wreath I painted a few years ago. They both match now and I love the way it turned out!
About Michaels Trees
- Michaels has a large selection of pre-lit high-tip count artificial trees ranging in size from 4 ft. to 7.5 ft. and all the way up to 9 ft. They even come in different shapes, from skinny to full and in-between with some smaller trees coming in different color options.
- Each tree purchased at Michaels comes with a 5 year tree warranty and a 2 year warranty on the lights.
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Thanks to Michaels for including me in their Dream Tree Challenge!!
Products from Michaels that I used on this tree:
- Large Paper Stars (They were half off when I got them! )
- Wooden Snowflake Ornaments
- Clear Glass Ornaments
- Silver Pine Cone Ornaments
- Clear Plastic Star Ornaments (for my DIY ornament)
- Small White Bird Ornaments
- Silver Glitter Scrapbook Paper (for my DIY ornament)
- White Pom Pom Garland
- Silver Branch Garland
- Burlap Garland
- Silver Ribbon
- White Glitter Leaves
- Glitter Bird with Feather Tail (top of tree)
- Silver Sequins (for my DIY ornament)
- White Spray Paint
If you need craft help, you can call 1-800-MICHAELS Monday through Friday from noon until 5 p.m. CST and be connected directly to Michaels crafting experts. You also can send craft questions via email to holidayhelp@michaels.com or by using the hashtag #AskMichaels on Facebook and Twitter.
Disclosure – I received a 7ft. pre-lit Christmas tree and gift card to participate in the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge.
Peggy Printz says
I was going to try this but lacked the nerve. I'm glad your turned out so nice. I will go ahead and spray away! Thanks
crystal says
I love this idea! I have always had the traditional tree color (Green) but, 6 yrs ago we went to white… Now I want green again lol I wonder if I could do this technique, spray paint it green?? if so what color green?????…..
Zee says
How does the painted tree hold up over time?
Destri says
I love the idea of painting it! No flock mess 🙂 It turned out beautiful Amy!
Debtgirl2012@gmail.com says
I am totally doing this!!
nest of posies says
Amy, your tree is gorgeous! I love your ornaments & that you spray painted it! So clever & SO BEAUTIFUL!
Cindy Hopper says
Wow! So beautiful Amy!
Cindy says
This tree is stunning! I love the white spray paint!
Donna says
I love that you painted it and it looks like alight dusting of snow. The burlap and glitter are such a great contrast. I love that you picked the Texas stars! Just an adorable tree! Can you make one for me now?
janemaynard (twfd) (@janemaynard) says
it is BEEEE-UUUUU-TI-FUL!
Shaina Olmanson says
This is just gorgeous. I love the theme you went with.
Amy Locurto says
Thanks so much Shaina! I’m loving it and glad I got a head start on the decorating this year.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I love the idea of spraying it white!!
Alexis @ Persia Lou says
I’ve been considering buying a white tree, and I think I’m going to do this instead. Love the way it still looks a little green but it is softened. SOO good!
Amy Locurto says
Thanks Alexis, I like that it doesn’t look so white and fake too! It turned out perfect and was so easy to do!
Christy says
Your tree is gorgeous Amy!
Amy Locurto says
Thanks so much Christy. It’s fun having my own pretty tree now:-)
tatertotsandjello says
Amy! Your tree is beautiful!! And I love the idea of spray painting it. Genius. It looks amazing on your little table!
xoxo
Amy Locurto says
Thanks Jen! I finally have a white tree like I’ve always wanted!
Susan says
This is lovely! I am inspired (& I don’t really enjoy decorating)
Amy Locurto says
Thanks so much Susan! Decorating is more fun when it’s just for you, like this tree was for me. I had much more fun decorating it for sure!
TidyMom says
I LOOOOVE your tree Amy!! That is the kind of tree I would love too – I get tired of the tree full of color and would love to do one all white and silver. I would have never thought to spray paint the tree!!
Amy Locurto says
Thanks Cheryl! I sort of want to leave this tree up all year round now! ha.
Sandra Garth says
I love this tree and it is right on time. I have a couple of spots in my home where I’d like to put a small tree and this is the inspiration I needed.
Amy Locurto says
Thanks Sandra. I am excited about my new white Christmas tree!