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The tree that God made |
I finally finished all the tree gifts that I planned for my grandson's Montessori class teachers and all the helpers in those classes (in a public school no less!) and one will be for my neighbor. So - essentially I took the very lovely and simple trees made by Alisa Burke (her blog can be found
here) and made it into a complex and time consuming craft. Just had to make my mark on them (shiny paint, texture, glitter and tiny little ornaments that took forever to glue). Each tree is a little different of course, which just adds more time to the project. I doubled the drink cups this time to make it more sturdy and coated them with a mixture of heavy duty gel medium and gesso. Then I painted them with acrylic silks and decorated. I also added German glass glitter all over the trees and on the star on top. I love that stuff - it's a bit chunky and it doesn't come off on your hands, clothing or surroundings! If I were to sell these - well they'd have to be at least $50 each and I don't think anyone will buy them at that price! LOL I am pleased at how they came out though and just hope all the dimensional paint on the bottom rims dries by tomorrow. I thought I would share our real tree all decorated with a Christmas kitty. Ok - long post, but it took a long time to make these trees. Thanks for stopping by.
These are so sweet! I'm sure all the recipients will be thrilled to receive them--
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen - I delivered them to the teachers and aides today and they did seem to like them.
DeleteLove the trees, those teachers will be happy! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks Valerie - hope you are getting stronger every day
DeleteThese trees are beautiful! Lovely to see them all together. The teachers will be delighted to get such a unique handmade gift. Love that kitty under your tree ☺ Hope she doesn't start playing with all the decorations hanging there .... Hope your Christmas will be wonderful and your new year will be a happy one! hugs, Denise
ReplyDeleteThat is an almost 13 yo kitty - so not too much kitten behavior. The teachers did love the trees - now have to bring one to my neighbor! Merry Christmas to you and your family - hugs back!
Delete"Essentially I took the very lovely and simple...and made it into a complex and time consuming craft." This is the story of my life! Your trees are beautiful, though. Well worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment - the story of my life too. I love the trees though and the recipients seemed to also.
Deleteoh Gina!!!!! what a lovely bunch of trees!!! so super sweet of you to make these for your teachers....wow!!! beautiful gifts!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks - what amazes me is that I got them done a whole day ahead of time. If they stayed in my house any longer I would just have added more "stuff"! Merry Christmas to you and your family
DeleteI know, I was cracking up with that one too :) They are absolutely brilliant! The color and glitter alone is drool-worthy :) Merry Christmas to you and yours, xoxo
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Kristin - I complicate so many things - not just in art LOL. Thanks for stopping by
DeleteBeautiful. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of joy with your loved ones. Leovi.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much - I wish the same for you and your loved ones
DeleteLove love love your trees! Great Project!
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