{"id":16768,"date":"2018-11-20T16:42:42","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T16:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?p=113343"},"modified":"2018-11-20T22:54:49","modified_gmt":"2018-11-20T22:54:49","slug":"cozy-metallic-christmas-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/cozy-metallic-christmas-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Cozy Metallic Christmas Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Creating cohesive Christmas decor doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow along as Ashley of Cherished Bliss<\/a> shares tips for creating a metallic Christmas tree for this year’s Holiday Style Challenge!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Cozy Metallic Christmas Tree<\/h2>\n

Ever since I was a little girl I’ve looked forward to putting up our Christmas decor. It’s one of my favorite times of the year! Putting up the tree is always the first thing I want to accomplish. Our house is under construction at the moment, so when The Home Depot reached out about doing their 2018 Holiday Style Challenge I couldn’t wait to bring a little Christmas cheer to my sister’s adorable home!<\/p>\n

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I asked my sister’s family what type of tree they wanted and we settled on a cozy, metallic theme incorporating white, gold, silver, and copper. I found some gorgeous ornaments on Home Depot’s website to compliment this Elegant Natural Fir Tree<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Ornaments used: Gold Trim a Tree Set<\/a>\u00a0| White Winter Christmas Ball Ornaments<\/a>\u00a0| Copper Ornaments<\/a>\u00a0| Snowflake Ornaments<\/a><\/p>\n

This is seriously my new favorite Christmas Tree! When we set it up I couldn’t get over how natural it looks! It has the perfect balance of being full, yet looks like a tree you would pick up at a Christmas tree farm. Except you get to enjoy this one year after year! The lights are dimmable, which was a super fun feature! Overall I couldn’t be happier with the quality of this tree.<\/p>\n

Let’s talk about decorating Christmas trees. I’m going to share a few tips with you and the process I take from start to finish.<\/p>\n

Start with Garland & Trimmings<\/h3>\n

I used white fur and a copper ribbon. The copper ribbon I started at the top and weaved it in and out around the tree working my way to the bottom. For the fur ribbon I cut 12 to 16-in. pieces and weaved it through the tree to give it a little balance from all the “glam” ornaments and provide a little coziness.<\/p>\n

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Add Large Ball Ornaments<\/h3>\n

Dimension is important with Christmas trees. Having larger ornaments helps to give depth. I always nestle the larger ornaments into the tree a little more rather than hanging them on the edge of the branch. The Gold Trim a Tree kit<\/a> came with varying sizes which helps make this easier for you when purchasing ornaments!<\/p>\n

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Add Regular Size Ball Ornaments<\/h3>\n

You will also find standard size Christmas ball ornaments in the Gold Trim a Tree kit<\/a>. I use these after I place the larger ornaments. I typically do one color at a time. On this tree I have gold, silver and copper ornament balls. I started with the copper because that was more of an accent color and then worked on silver and finished up with gold.<\/p>\n

Add Smaller Ball Ornaments<\/h3>\n

If I’m being totally honest, I didn’t realize how small the white ornaments were, but it actually worked out for the best because I was able to create something that brought a lot of interest to this tree. At first I just tried placing all the smaller white ornament balls on the tree, it didn’t look horrible, but I just wasn’t loving it. After lots of thinking I decided to create little clusters. Here’s how I made them:<\/p>\n

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First tie two ornaments together with some thin string. I used some of the string that came with my gold snowflake ornaments.<\/p>\n

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Then using an ornament hook, attach the string and one more ornament ball together to create this little mini cluster.<\/p>\n

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They really added some dimension to the tree and helped the other ornaments stand out!<\/p>\n

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Add Decorative Ornaments<\/h3>\n

Adding a few decorative ornaments creates interest on a tree, I used these gold snowflakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Fill in with Christmas Stems<\/h3>\n

I always use Christmas Stems to fill in the gaps. The Gold Trim a Tree kit<\/a>\u00a0provided these items as well, and then I added a few sticks I found outside for a natural element.<\/p>\n

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Add a Tree Skirt<\/h3>\n

For the tree skirt I actually used a furry blanket<\/a> I found on Home Depot’s website. The best part about this is that after Christmas you now have a new cozy blanket!<\/p>\n

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Obviously this isn’t a set in stone way of decorating, but it helps me keep things balanced. In decorating, I always say rules are created to be broken and that’s where creativity shines. But sometimes we just need some guidelines to get started! I hope these tips will help you when decorating your Christmas tree this year! Now all that’s left is to add presents and enjoy this wonderful season!<\/p>\n

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For more Christmas decorating inspiration, check out the Holiday Style Challenge series on the blog<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Creating cohesive Christmas decor doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow along as Ashley of Cherished Bliss shares tips for creating a metallic Christmas tree for this year’s Holiday Style Challenge! Cozy Metallic Christmas Tree Ever since I was a little girl I’ve looked forward to putting up our Christmas decor. It’s one of my favorite…<\/p>\n

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