We contemplated putting up a tree with all the trimming this year, then we remembered how quickly four little hands would tear it down. Instead, I made this perfect little chalkboard Christmas trees, stuck it under the mantel, next to the cookies and it quickly became the perfect family tradition!
To create this chalkboard Christmas tree you will need
- A piece of wood
- Chalkboard Paint
- Paint Brush
- Chalk and stick on ornaments
To create this Chalkboard Christmas Tree you need too
First, you will want to give your piece of wood a good first coat of any color that matches your Christmas decor. One that dries freehand an outline of a Christmas tree. Paint the tree with chalkboard paint, and let dry. Use chalk, stickers, felt ornaments to decorate the tree however you like!
I keep a small bowl of chalk and ornaments nearby and we decorate the chalkboard Christmas tree whenever the mood strikes. Afterward, I simply wipe down the tree with a wet towel, leaving us with a blank tree to decorate!
Photography by Carly Taylor
PS. Psst⦠More of our holiday home here, and some cookies, and a moose!
10 Comments
Katie Henry
December 15, 2010 at 12:12 pmLove this idea!
Lena
December 15, 2010 at 12:34 pmThis is ingenious! Maybe we should do a paper tree, too (we havenβt put one up since weβll be traveling so much this Christmas)!
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December 15, 2010 at 12:52 pm[β¦] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Vicky Hudgins and Vicky Hudgins, Vicky Hudgins. Vicky Hudgins said: A chalkboard tree = the perfect tree for little hands! http://tiny.cc/l6iqh [β¦]
Stephanie
December 15, 2010 at 5:36 pmLooks great! I have those reindeer too! Donβt you just love Ikea?! I hope your week is going well and that you are having fun in the lead up to Christmas, Stephie x
Natasha
December 16, 2010 at 6:50 amVictoria this is so adorable and unique! Love it!
Tegan M.
December 16, 2010 at 4:40 pmI absolutely LOVE this idea! I want to make a small one for my little guyβs room. How perfect for a kids tree!
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December 22, 2010 at 12:18 pm[β¦] PS. Want to see more of my holiday home? Flickr holds the entire vintage Christmas set! You can also click to see the dusty mantel, moose, and chalk board Christmas tree. [β¦]
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