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Holiday Decorating: My 2013 Sunburst Mirror Holiday Tree!

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sunburst mirror tree at tatertots and jello

It’s November 1st – so time to post my Christmas tree. LOL!! Seriously, for the second year in a row I am participating in Michael’s Craft Stores #DreamTreeChallenge. It’s so fun to see all of the amazing trees that bloggers create for this event. And I know it’s a little early but it’s fun to get inspired to decorate for the holidays!!

sunburst mirror ornaments out of popsicle sticks at tatertots and jello

I love this time of year. For my tree this year, I knew I wanted to create a GOLD tree.

I am a little obsessed with gold and I think it is so beautiful at Christmas, Hanukkah and New Years! As I was thinking of ideas to incorporate for this tree, I thought of a really popular theme for 2013 — Sunburst Mirrors. And I thought it would be so pretty to make a tree with Sunburst Mirror Ornaments, and even a Sunburst Mirror Topper! It really got my mind spinning.

christmas tree challenge at tatertots and jello

So I headed out to Michaels and tried to figure out a way to make my Sunburst Mirror Tree dream into reality. I found all kinds of beautiful GOLD details for my tree at Michaels. And in their unfinished wood section, I found everything I needed to make the Sunburst Mirror Ornaments and Tree Topper.

sunburst mirror diy tree topper at tatertots and jello

I will be sharing a full tutorial on how to make the Sunburst Mirror Ornaments a week from today — here’s a hint — I used three different sizes of popsicles sticks. Easy and inexpensive!!

use a basket instead of a tree skirt

I also wanted to do something different instead of a tree skirt. So what I ended up doing was I bought a basket from Michaels and spray painted it GOLD. Then I filled it with some bricks and put my tree base inside and then put more bricks on top of the base. To cover everything up I layered some burlap over the top. I love how neat and tidy it makes the bottom of the tree.

ballard designs inspired tree for the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge

I also used burlap thick ribbon from the floral section and wrapped that around the tree, then I took some gold ribbon from the holiday section and layered that on. Another thing that I did to add some sparkle, was I took some glittered floral candle rings and put the branches of the tree through them and they look like giant ornaments. I also love the glittered bay leaf garland that Michaels’ sells. It’s so pretty and it give the tree some dimension.

sunburst mirror christmas tree at tatertots and jello

I placed the tree in the entryway at the #1905Cottage. I placed a bench next to it for a little holiday drop zone. I also hung my Ballard-design knock-off gold and white board on the wall along with a little mailbox and key holder and some antlers for fun.

gold and white ballard design knock off christmas board

entryway drop space for the holidays at tatertots and jello

I love that this is a little place where people can take off their boots during the winter. And it’s a good place where I can keep my keys and mail so it won’t get misplaced.

ornament wreath and dutch door at tatertots and jello

I created a pretty Christmas Ornament Wreath by wiring some pretty GOLD ornaments I also found at Michaels. And I added a bow out of the same ribbon that I used on the tree. I love the wreath on my little dutch door. When the day is warm, I can open the top of the dutch door and I love seeing that pretty wreath inside the cottage.

sunburst mirror tree at the 1905cottage

sunburst mirror tree at tatertots and jello

I hope you enjoyed my little tree. Be sure to check out the amazing trees in this #JustAddMichaels challenge. You can see them all on Michaels’ Facebook page. So go on over and get inspired for the holidays.

 

SO fun!!

Have a HAPPY Day! 

xoxo

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Thanks Michaels for sending me a tree and gift card for this challenge. You can find all of my disclosures here.

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Comments

  1. Dianntha says

    I love your tree and all the decorations. I am wondering how you get selected to participate since I would love this challenge! Dianntha

  2. Angie K. says

    As much as I’m dying over the glittery goodness of the gold tree, I HAVE to know where that gold feather pillow on your sofa came from. It’s gorgeous!

  15. Aileen Gimlin says

    Lovely tree! Mine tree will be white with yellow and silver decorations! I’m so excited.

  17. Ginnie says

    I love the tree – how clever and beautiful! I think I’m going to use a similar color scheme this year. You are giving me lots of ideas;)

  18. Jennifer says

    Love the tree! When will you be posting the tutorial for the sunburst topper? I can wait to put up my tree

    • Jen says

      Hi Jennifer!

      I will be posting the sunburst mirror ornament tutorial this coming Friday and then the tree topper tutorial in the next couple of days after that.

      xoxo

    • Jen says

      Thanks Krista!!

      I thought it would be fun to go with a sunburst theme for the whole tree! Thanks for your sweet comment!

      xoxo

  21. Laura@JourneyChic says

    What a lovely tree! I made a sunburst mirror tree-topper a few years ago and am very interested to see your tutorial because after being in storage the thing totally fell apart. Apparently hot glue + wood + mirror = no bueno! Oh well – live and learn! I plan to fix it this year and am eager to see how you made yours.

    • Jen says

      Oh Laura – I want to see your topper! I used wood glue and I think that wood glue is a little stronger overall than hot glue. Maybe that is the trick? It takes a little more time initially but I think it’s more durable.

      xoxo

  22. Roeshel says

    So shim-“merry” and welcoming! I made a sunburst tree topper last year and now I’m thinking I should drag it back out. Your entire tree is beautiful, Jen! Love it!

  24. Cindy @ Diy beautify says

    This is amazing, I love everything about it! I am so excited to decorate for Christmas, but haven’t started…gotta take down the fall & Halloween stuff first 🙂 Thanks so much for inspiring me 🙂

  30. Sachi says

    LOVE the basket idea! it is also a great way to get more space under a tree. And this post also has me adding a dutch door to elements my dream house needs =)

  32. Lisa says

    I love the mirrors! Great idea…I think it could represent reflection on Christmas’ past…or reflection on the past year. That is where my mind went when I saw it. Nice job!

  33. Toni says

    Jen, amazing! Not only do I love the tree, but I also adore the glittered feather throw pillow on the couch. Would you consider sharing your source? I might actually purchase myself a little fall gift! I enjoy reading your blog.

  34. Gina says

    Okay it’s GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! But you are making us all look bad my friend. While my mind has been in Christmas mode we won’t decorate until after my older daughter’s birthday so she can feel there is a separation.

    LOVE the gold tones throughout. I have been dying to put together a one tone tree- the family rules me out with all their random ornaments each year. The best I can get is my choice of all white lights.

  37. Ashley Parrish says

    What a CUTE idea for a tree topper. Like you, I am pretty much in love with Gold so this would be a great addition to our tree! Oh, and the basket….love it. Thanks for the ideas!

  39. Sigrid Golnik says

    What a beautiful corner! I also love the dutch door idea very much. But here, once the insects disappear the winter winds are blustering around the corner.
    Thanks for the wonderful Christmas tree ideas.

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