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Chocolate & Gold Christmas Tree

December 14, 2009 By Colleen Jorgenson 8 Comments

This actually isn’t my tree – I did this for a client last week. But I thought it was a little different. I wish the pictures had turned out better because, in person, the tree is gorgeous.
Here’s the tree in it’s natural beauty. It’s a full 11’ tall.
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I brought an assortment of ribbon and gold glittered netting. We did the tree in ivory, gold, and chocolate brown.
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I found these wonderful cocoa brown poinsettias and ivory velvet magnolias.
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I started with about 8 yards of fabric – champagne satin and mocha brown jacquard. Then I cut it into 8” strips and tucked it into the tree. It creates a wonderful backdrop coloration.
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Then I started making floral clusters. First, a four-loop bow with the chocolate ribbon. Just make the loops and tie with 22 gauge wire.
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Then add the flower and tape with floral tape. Tip: pull the tape taut as you go so it will stick to itself. Floral tape is waxed tissue paper and needs to be pulled to adhere.
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Then I added some gold picks I got @ Michael’s on sale. They add just enough glitz. Tape this to the flower & ribbon.
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Finished poinsettia cluster. I made about 12 of them and wired them onto the branches with 22 gauge wire. I also added some birch branches I sprayed with a bronze paint.
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Next, I draped pieces of ribbon throughout the tree and added the glittered gold netting. I was so happy to find the netting @ Michael’s as I haven’t seen any for a few years.
The pictures really don’t show the netting well at all. It’s like spun sugar on a tree, especially at night.
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Assorted glass ornaments. I also put a ton (around 200) gold shatterproof ornaments, placing them closer to the trunk.
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I ADORE these little gems. And I found these cool hangers. So much nicer than the regular green/silver wires.
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The finished tree! I so wish pictures did it justice. But the client and her family were happy, and that’s what is important to me.
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Come join the party! Add your link to Sarah’s party! Or at least, check out everyone else’s trees.
Happy Decorating!
Colleen

Filed Under: Floral Design, Holiday Decorating, Home Decor, More Stuff

Comments

  1. Regina says

    December 14, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    Colleen..it looks beautiful…awesome job!!

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  2. Kim says

    December 14, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    I know poinsettias don’t grow in brown, but I really like them! My decor is in the same color as yours…

    Reply
  3. TINA I. B. EDGAL says

    December 15, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    Hi Colleen,
    I saw the slides in the Art Gallery for your
    Mural for Nurseries.
    They are stunning! Oh Colleen, did you say “self taught”? If so , you are doing a very good job!
    These murals are of a professional standard.
    Please keep it up . Cheers.

    Reply
  4. Luschka says

    December 16, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    Wow. That is a stunning tree! Well done!

    Reply
  5. Colleen @ MuralMaker&More says

    December 16, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    Tina, so happy you looked at my art. And, yes, I’m self-taught. I took one art class in college in 1975 – then quit painting for 15 years, I was so discouraged.

    Reply
  6. Kate @ The Gaines Gang says

    December 18, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Looks fabulous!

    Reply
  7. Ree says

    December 19, 2009 at 3:46 am

    Very pretty! Nice murals too!
    Following you from MBC.
    http://myblessingsoverflow.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  8. Kim -today's creative blog says

    December 27, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    that is amazing!

    Reply

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