DIY Scandinavian Style Metal Holiday Tree Accents
There is nothing so simple and pretty than a Scandinavian style holiday decor, especially during the winter months. I started fantasizing chic Norwegian cottages set in a winter snow wonderland. I can imagine how beautiful Norway is during the Winter season.
Every year I create something scandi inspired. Last year I created a hanging branch holiday tree. For this year project, my idea was a Scandinavian style metal holiday tree accent. I am building a new home and lots of recycle material laying around the property.
Supplies:
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- Metal or tin sheets
- Metal cutter
- Hammer
- Wooden Cubes
- Beads
- Paint
- Glue
Step 1: Cutting the Tree
With a pencil, I drew out the shape of a tree. I used a metal cutter to carefully cut the shape out of the tin. The metal can be sharp, so make sure you use gloves.
Step 2: Bang the edges
The edges are sharp, so to prevent any cuts when handling the tree, take the metal tree and place on a piece of wood. Bang the edges with a hammer. This will dull the edges. It makes a huge difference.
Step 3: Paint the cubes
I found these wood cubes at Amazon. I painted the wooden cubes a shade of green which is perfect for the holidays. DecorArt has some fun colors. I used Vintage Effect wash (Patina) Let dry for 15 minutes before applying glue.
Step 4: Glueing the tree to the wood cube.
I glued two medium size pearls with heavy duty glue stick. Anything kind of bead can be used. I also glued the bottom middle of the metal tree. I placed the tree in between the two pearls. The tree stayed pretty firm.
I hope you have enjoyed these cute Scandi holiday tree accents.
Love the way you mixed the Scandinavian with the coastal! Love the colors, too!
So cute, these would also make great place cards at a dinner party. The colors are beautiful!
I could add some card between the pearls good idea.Thanks
Maria these are truly unique one of a kind ornaments. I love their simplicity and coastal charm.
The colour of these is just beautiful, especially for a southern Christmas. Sigh maybe one day I can be a Canada goose and spend winters in Florida.
That be great for you! I bet you liked Charleston.
Maria
Love the colors of your ornaments and table decor! Just lovely.
cute, cute, cute!
What a resourceful upcycle, your trees look cute ?
Thanks Claire, lots of items at the dumpster. Maria
Your little trees are so cute, and I love the colors!
I love the simplicity of these metal tree accents and how you mixed them with the starfish. I doing a tropical ocean theme this year for the holidays, so I love the coastal mix.
Thanks, I was late in posting so my tree is up now, Thanks for stopping by this morning. You’re a sweetheart.
These are so lovely Maria. Those colors make it look like a fairy tale setting. Really stunning
You have a creative mind for thinking that. Thanks so much. Hugs Maria