I’m so excited to show you my finished tree for the Michaels Holiday Dream Tree Challenge!!
So I know my colors were going to be turquoise, red, and white…but when I started decorating, I fell in love with the red and white by themselves!
My favorite thing about the tree? These ginormous glittery candy cane ornaments…and yes they’re shatterproof, too.
Here’s a close up of the rest of the ornaments. Every single thing you see on this tree is from Michael’s so you can find what you need there along with many other themes.
As for the top of the tree? This was the very first year I haven’t had a star on top! I saw these blingy candy swirls and knew they had to top the tree!
Oh and in case you missed the how to add snow to an artificial tree tutorial…
I want to give the fabulous people at Michaels a HUGE thank you for inviting me to be a part of this amazing challenge.
Thank you for my dream Christmas tree! I couldn’t be happier!
Make sure to check out the many dream trees from the other bloggers on Michael’s Facebook Album, and their Pinterest board!
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It is breathtaking-I absolutely love the red and white combination, very festive!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!
DeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie!
DeleteI LOVE the top - - great job!
ReplyDeleteI've never done anything but a star on top before...so it was a fun change!
DeleteLove it Kari! I've had a peppermint tree for years now. It's nice because you can always find more red and white ornaments to decorate with. I have those same giant candy canes and they are my favorite part of the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteYou have them, too? Aren't they so gorgeous?!
DeleteThis is so amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful & I LOVE it- way to go!!
Thanks Patsy!!!
DeletewOW, IT DOESN'T GET PRETTIER THAN THAT. Christmas is at Kari's house this year!!
ReplyDeleteAw...Mom, you have to say that!!! Love you.
DeleteLove love love this. Come do ours(:
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize what a ton of work goes into this...especially the faux snow!
DeleteKari! This is amazing. AMAZING!! I completely love it, I love how full it is, I love the spunky topper, the fun ornaments, the colors, love it all. I want this in my house! :) Great job! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks Brooke!! I love your tree, too. I love how you used the frames! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOh my HECK! I absolutely love how this turned out. STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteYou know how I am about candy canes!! lol
DeleteThanks Beck.
Wow thats so beautiful x
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra!
Deletehow much do you think you spent putting it together? were the swirls on top very expensive?
ReplyDeleteThe sticks coming out of the top were about $5 each and that wasn't using a coupon. I used 4 sticks on top! Not too bad!
DeleteYou did an incredible job, Kari!! I absolutely love it, those giant candy canes rock!
ReplyDeleteDisney so fun to see you here!! Love that you stopped by and thanks!!
DeleteI love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Morena!
DeleteSo, so cute Kari!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Rebecca!!! By the way, I'm loving your new Christmas templates!
DeleteAmazing! This is my theme every year but those giant candy canes are to die for. I have never seen those at our Michaels! Utah Michael's stores are so much better.
ReplyDeleteYou have mad skills!
I was in another Michaels store today and noticed they didn't have the candy canes either. Looks like some stores carry more inventory than others.
DeleteThanks for your sweet comment Lynette!
My daughter Tya has a white tree that she does in purple each year. (she is 14) She wants to add in white and do the candy canes in purple! She already has tons of purple ornaments.
ReplyDeleteSounds gorgeous!!
DeleteOh my goodness, your tree is stunning!!! I love how everything blends so beautifully together. What a gorgeous job you did! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet compliments!!!
Deletelove it!! Especially those giant candy canes! : )
ReplyDeleteThose are my fave, too!! I didn't know if they'd look good on my tree because they are so huge...thought I'd try it and so glad it worked out!
DeleteBeautiful tree. I would never have thought of using the big candy canes, but they look good.
ReplyDeleteThank you Trina!
DeleteThis is just fabulous-- it's gorgeous and so whimsical.
ReplyDeleteIt's so much fun to finally have my dream tree Elizabeth! Thanks.
DeleteI am headed to Michael's tomorrow, hoping to find those swirlies you used for the top. I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI hope you find them Danielle! I love them!
DeleteYour tree is stunning! I love that when I google Michael's trees this is one of the first ones to come up!
ReplyDeleteNow about those candy canes. I cannot find them at Michael's. Did they come in a box or loose? I am having the hardest time and they really are a must-have! ;-D
Hi Cyndie,
DeleteThank you! They come in a large clear box as a set of 4...I believe they're 19.99, but with a coupon it makes them a little over $10...great deal!
Red & white is a great holiday color combination. You did a great job. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI was actually going to add turquoise to the color pallet but decided to stick with the classic red/white...so glad I did!
DeleteI recently came upon your blog and LOVE it! Thanks for sharing all of your fun ideas! I love everything about your tree! I think I will use it as inspiration for mine! Do you have any suggestions for using the deco mesh? I've never worked with it before.
ReplyDeleteThanks Corinn!
DeleteI love the deco mesh...it automatically sticks to the tree and I didn't have to tie it on like I do with ribbon. Give it a try...you'll LOVE it!