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Holiday Branch Tree with Ornaments

This fun and colorful centerpiece will brighten your holiday table.

At a Glance:

#5262 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Decoupage Finishes and Formulas Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Neon Pink, 2 oz. - 2766

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Neon Green, 2 oz. - 2769

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Gold, 5 oz. - 2771

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Silver, 2 oz. - 2787

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Purple, 2 oz. - 2791

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Red, 2 oz. - 2792

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FA EXTREME GLITTER - ROYAL BLUE 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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FA EXTREME GLITTER - CHUNKY GOLD 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Pumpkin Orange, 2 oz. - 2878

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Pink Melon, 2 oz. - 2897

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Cardinal Red, 2 oz. - 2900

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Pure Orange, 2 oz. - 2903

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Yellow Ochre, 2 oz. - 2910

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Lime Green, 2 oz. - 2914

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Citrus Green, 2 oz. - 2915

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Aqua, 2 oz. - 2921

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Steel Gray, 2 oz. - 2932

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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Mod Podge ® Sparkle, 8 oz. - CS11211

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Peridot, 2 oz. #2789, FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Fuchsia, 2 oz. #2837, Folkart ® Paint Tools - Detail Painters - #4156, Tree branches, An assortment of clear glass ornaments, wood ornaments and paper mache, An assortment of ribbon, Stenciling tape, Hot glue, #12 flat brush

Instructions

  1. Remove the hangers from the glass ornaments. Pour some the Extreme Glitter into the glass ornaments and rotate until it is completely covered on the inside. Turn upside down and allow excess to drain. Once dry add hanger back and then add a matching ribbon. 
  2. For the wooden ornaments basecoat each with Lime Green, Pure Orange and Cardinal Red. For the wooden birds paint Pink Melon and Cardinal Red. Once dry tape off sections and add the Peridot Extreme Glitter to the Lime Green ornament, the Pumpkin Orange Glitter to the Pure orange ornament and Red Extreme Glitter to the Cardinal Red ornament with the dauber. For the wooden bird add Red Extreme Glitter to the bellies of the birds. 
  3. Paint the paper mache stars with Steel Gray and Yellow Ochre. Add Gold Extreme glitter to the Yellow Ochre star. Once dry glue a silver ribbon in the middle with a bow in the center. Add Silver Extreme glitter to the Steel Gray star using the detail painter. 
  4. Paint the paper mache ball with Aqua. Once dry tape off the top have and add some of the Chunky Silver Glitter above the tape with the dauber. Once dry remove the tape and add Turquoise Extreme Glitter to the entire ornament going over the silver glitter and the Aqua paint. Once it is dry glue a green ribbon in between the two colors and then add a bow on top. 
  5. Add Sparkle Mod Podge all over the tree branches and allow to dry before adding ornaments. 
Tip: Once all the paint has finished dripping from the glittered ornaments secure in front of a fan with the openings pointed towards the fan to dry faster.

 

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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