I love working with Chicken Wire in new and unexpected ways. Awhile ago I found an image on Pinterest and knew that I just had to make some of these fantastic Chicken Wire Christmas Trees.
I started with some small pieces of moulding to create the frame of the tree. They are simply nailed together in the corners with some small finishing nails.
Then it was time to add the chicken wire, aka: one of my favorite crafting materials! I used a staple gun to attach the chicken wire to the back of the wood frame….it’s starting to look like a Christmas tree now. Well sorta.
All that was left to do was paint. In the end I was unable to choose between making a white tree and a red tree. So I made both.
The white one is painted with Heirloom White by Rustoleum and the red is Apple Red by Rustoleum
Once the trees were painted I hung them on my wreath hanger on the front door. I played around with some different ornaments, but I have to say I just love my collection of vintage ball ornaments on the trees!
The awesome thing about these Chicken Wire Christmas Trees is that it can be used for so many different ways. Imagine clipping all of your Christmas cards to the tree or maybe some of your favorite Christmas photos of Christmas’ past. Maybe it would be a great place to hang some of your sentimental ornaments up out of reach of little hands. The possibilities and endless!
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That is fantastic.
Lisa
Creative Raisins
SOOOOO CUTE! I Pinned it!
Yours turned out great! At first I had to do a double take, thinking that was mine, but realized it wasn’t. I love the red! The pinterest link you have does not link to my blog, so here is the actual link http://www.primpjunktion.com/2011/12/white-christmas-mantel-bleaching-bottle.html
Thanks for the shout out.
Thanks girl!!! For the life of me I couldn’t find the source!!! Thank you so much for the link, it’s been added ; )
Courtney, that is really cute and clever! It gives me an idea. Thank you for the inspiration!
What a great idea!
I’m hearting the red one best! You truly have a very creative gene running through your veins! 😉 Thanks for sharing. Hx
This is so cute! I love that you also spray painted the chicken wire, adds a nice touch 🙂
So cute! Off to check out your party!
This is so super cute!
Ashley
http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com
I love how simple this is, but still so full of holiday cheer!!!
Lish @ Imprintalish
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I love the simplicity of this! Very creative. http://pinkgerberdaisies-kady.blogspot.com/
I love it!
I pinned.. for sure… 🙂
hugs x
Crystelle