I’ve teamed up with some awesome bloggy friends to bring you Christmas in July. We’re sharing a non-traditional Black, White & Gold Christmas Tree project. Every Wednesday in July we are sharing and linking up Christmas themed projects! I hope you’ll check in each week for some fabulous Christmas ideas and inspiration!
Christmas in July is being hosted at these awesome blogs:
2 Crochet Hooks
Across The Blvd.
SewCraftyCrochet
The Boondocks Blog
One Mama’s Daily Drama
My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies
Purple Hues and Me
Stone Cottage Adventures
Purfylle
Olives-n-Okra
Black, White & Gold Christmas Tree Wall Art
This black and white Christmas tree wall art is dressed up with glitter gold stripes. Can’t have enough glitter for Christmas, right? This project easily comes together with just a few supplies.
Supplies used:
8×10 white canvas
pencil
Glitter Gold duct tape
Black/White bakers twine
Glue
paint brush
Star
Scissors
I started with an 8×10 white canvas. I drew circles on the canvas with a pencil. I used a tea light as a pattern because it was just the right size.
Next, I added strips of gold glitter duct tape to the canvas.
I used black and white bakers twine to fill the circles. To do this, I first drew circles on an old canvas – you could use cardboard or even a sheet of wax paper for this. I rolled the bakers twine in a circle large enough to fill my patterned circles.
To hold the shape, I coated one side of each of these wrapped twine circles with a thick layer of glue using a paint brush. I set it aside for a few hours to dry. The glue will help hold these together as they are glued to the finish canvas.
After they were dry, I attached the baker’s twine swirls by putting a few drops of glue on the side that I had earlier coated with glue and then attached them to the finish canvas.
I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do for the trunk of the tree . . . I hadn’t gotten that far since I was making this up as I went along. When I was faced with the issue, I tried several things before settling on stamping the word Joy under the tree.
The star actually came from the Dollar Store. A couple years ago I picked up a package of princess wands in the party section. I used a couple of them in my Plastic Spoon Christmas Tree Cones, and I had several left over.
I cut the wand handle off with a pair of scissors and used the star tip for this project.
This project was so easy to do. Even if you prefer traditional colors or pastels, you can easily make this with any colors you want.
Insert into frame of your choice.
This picture is going to look wonderful sitting on my piano during the Holidays!
If you enjoyed this project, please pin it to share. Thank you!
We invite you to hop around and visit the other projects and Join in the fun too! Link up your own Christmas posts. New or older posts are welcome!
This canvas is so pretty! And that frame really makes it pop! And now I need some gold duct tape! Pinning!!!
Thank you! I love the glitter duct tape! So many colors to choose from 🙂
Laurie, this is fabulous! Great tip about coating the twine with glue to hold the shape. Gloria's place is full of gold accents and this would be perfect for her this Christmas. Pinning and sharing!
Thank you Beverly. I actually thought of her when I made this 🙂 Thanks so much for pinning and sharing 🙂
The color choices are so elegant! I love this! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Thanks so much Marci! It's fun to do something a little different every now and then 🙂
This is so original Laurie. And your color selection is very sophisticated also. Pinning and sharing.
Thanks Mary! I love coming up with original 🙂 Thanks so much for pinning and sharing!
This is such a creative and unique idea for Christmas décor, Laurie! And I love the chic color combination of glitter gold, black and white! It's a very classy look! Great job!
Thank you Gail! I always love unique 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I didn't realise the star was from a wand until you mentioned it and then it was instantly recognisable, it looks lovely. My husband is horrified of the thought of glitter duct tape, I am on a mission to find some!
Walmart. lol. My husband is also horrified at the thought of glitter duct tape! It is good to rock their world every now and then. 🙂
I am totally against Christmas in Summer.
Totally!
But darn it, I have to pin this, it's fabulous. And then I'll go check the other Xmas crafts too because I can't stop myself. 🙂
ps. glitter…duct tape? I wants!
lol, you crack me up! Thank you for making my day today. Glad you liked it.
Very fun. Gets me excited for Christmas. Not the snow though 🙂
Agree, but I do love Christmas crafts! Thanks for stopping by!
Laurie,
This is adorable!! Thanks so much for hosting this great Christmas in July party and thanks for always stopping by and letting me know that you did by commenting!! Have a great weekend!!
Hugs,
Deb
Thanks so much Debbie! I hope you are having a wonderful and restful weekend!
loving the glitter and art! great gift idea and great way to celebrate Christmas anytime of year!
Thanks so much Millie! Can't have Christmas without a little glitter, right?
What a unique and beautiful canvas!
I'ts very impressive and I've never seen anything like it
Thanks Winnie! I like something a little less traditional every now and then 🙂
I love this, so pretty yet so simple. Kinda, sorta makes me want to start thinking about Christmas! Thanks for linking up with Funtastic Friday.
Thank you Victoria! Always enjoy linking up with Funtastic Friday.
That is really a cute and eye-catching project without being the traditional red and green. It's very refreshing actually. Pinned.
Thank you so much! I appreciate the pin too 🙂
I LOVE this idea!! Pinned!!
I’d love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, and tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Just letting you know this is the most viewed feature at this week's Funtastic Friday. The party opens tomorrow night at 9 pm EST.
Wow! Awesome! Thanks for letting me know Sherry!
I love this and it's such a nice change from the usual Christmas colors.
Thanks Laurie for sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J & J. 🙂
Thank you Julie! I enjoy linking up at your lovely party 🙂
I just love this project. That glitter duct tape is awesome. I need to make one of these.
Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon Party,
Bev
Thank you Bev! I enjoy linking up with you ladies!
It's beautiful, you did a great job! And it sounds really easy to make, too. Thank you so much for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
Thank you Teresa! Appreciate the pin and the fun party!