3 Christmas Table Tree Decorations that Bring the Bling
With simple materials from your local crafts store, you can create eye-catching Christmas table decorations that add an impressive wow-factor to your holiday table -- in just a few steps!
Fringe Benefits
Sparkly silver fringe and a topper made from deconstructed garland make this Christmas table decoration a stunning focal point. Measure the circumference of your cone in 1.5-inch sections from the bottom to the top before purchasing the fringe so that you don't over- or under- buy.
Materials
Papier mache cone of desired height
Martha Stewart Crafts Multi-Surface Metallic Acrylic Craft Paint in Pure Platinum
Martha Stewart Crafts Multi-Surface Glitter Acrylic Craft Paint in Antique Silver
Flat craft paintbrush
Metallic fringe in silver (our 13.5-inch tall tree required 3.2 yards)
Glue gun
Festive garland or other decorative topper
How to Make the Christmas Tree Decoration
1. Apply one coat of Pure Platinum paint to the cone. Let dry completely.
2. Apply one coat of Antique Silver over the first coat of Pure Platinum. Let dry completely.
3. Wrap a section of the fringe around the cone, starting 1.5 inches from the bottom and then cut. Put the remaining fringe to the side.
4. Use glue gun to apply glue to the top of the fringe and wrap it 1.5 inches up from the prior piece of fringe. Press and hold until secure.
5. Repeat until you reach the top of the cone. Each section of fringe should be about 1 to 1.5 inches higher than the one below it.
6. Create a topper out of bits of the garland, and use the glue gun to secure it to the tree. Tuck the glued sections between the fringe pieces as necessary to keep a clean look.
Glitter Glam
Glitter, glitter, and more glitter can turn even the simplest Christmas table decorations into blinged-out stunners in a few easy steps. Before you start working, be sure to cover your workspace with wax paper since bringing the bling can also bring a sparkly, sticky mess before your masterpiece is complete!
Materials
Papier mache cone of desired height
Medium foam brush
Assorted glitter (fine glitter in rose gold, coarse glitter in gold, and hexagonal glitter in gold)
Gold sequins
Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Multi-Surface Durable Gloss Finish
How to Make the Glittered Christmas Trees
1. Use the foam brush to apply glittering glue to a 2-inch wide section from the top to the bottom of the cone.
2. Sprinkle the fine rose gold glitter over the section until it's completely covered. Shake off excess.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the entire cone is coated in glitter. Let dry completely.
4. While drying, mix some of the coarse and hexagonal glitter with the sequins in a small bowl.
5. Once the cone is dry, use the foam brush to apply glittering glue to a 2-inch wide section, starting about 3 to 7 inches from the bottom, depending on the height of the cone.
6. Sprinkle the glitter mix from step 4 over the glue. Shake off excess.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the entire base of the cone is coated in the glitter mix. Let dry completely.
8. Use the foam brush to apply gloss finish to the cone, in 1-inch sections, going from top to bottom. This seals the glitter and adds a lustrous clear coating. Dab carefully and do not oversaturate. Let dry completely.
Effortless Elegance
Rich fabric and beautiful gold toppers give these Christmas table decorations an air of sophisticated elegance -- with minimal effort on your part. Determine how much fabric you need by wrapping it around your cone before purchasing so that you don't over- or under- buy.
Materials
Papier mache cone in desired height
1/4 to 1/2 yard of lightweight fabric
Scissors
Medium foam brush
Small gold ornament for topper
Glue gun
How to Make the Fabric-Covered Christmas Tree
1. Lay the fabric out flat and fold over one corner.
2. Use the foam brush to apply glue to the entire surface of the cone.
3. Place the top of the cone in the middle of the folded corner of fabric.
4. Wrap the fabric over the cone, starting from the shorter side. Add glue to the fabric as necessary to coat any overlap.
5. Smooth out fabric as you go along to avoid wrinkles and bubbles.
6. Once the entire cone is wrapped, cut off any excess fabric.
7. Tuck the fabric in slightly at the cut line to keep the seam clean; use glue to secure. Tuck any excess fabric at the bottom of the cone inside the hole.
8. Let dry completely.
9. Use the glue gun to attach the topper to the top of the cone. Press and hold until secure.