*This is a sponsored post for Michael’s.
A couple of months ago, I was contacted by Michael’s and asked if I was interested in participating in the Michael’s Dream Tree Challenge…ummm…yes please! Of course I said yes! Christmas is one of my favorite Holidays and our current Christmas tree was in sad shape. We had already re-strung the lights twice over it’s 10 year lifetime.
We were sent this lovely 7 foot tree and given the challenge to decorate it using items from Michael’s. I decided to go with a gold, silver and white tree…which really isn’t that big of a surprise to you probably. Have you noticed my inability to boldly decorate with a lot of color? I realize this is a problem…but I am not sure how to fix this about myself!
I also decided to forego the traditional tree skirt and used a tin bucket instead…and you know what? I kind of LOVE it! I was going to build a crate for the tree to stand in but decided to take the crate in different direction which I will share with you a bit later.
Here are some close-ups of little details on the tree and some of the different items I used. Don’t you just love the sparkly gold and silver next to each other?
I picked up some twigs and flowers in the floral section and added them to the tree as well. I am loving the extra dimension and texture it gives to the overall tree.
I also wrapped this lovely and classy burlap ribbon (found in the wedding aisle) around the tree from top to bottom. I love that it gives it a bit of a natural element along with the shimmery glitter.
And since I put the tree up before Halloween, I thought…why take this and run with it…might as well deck out the entire room for Christmas!! My kids were slightly confused when they came home from school last week!
I love the ambiance of Christmas lights and candles…don’t you?
If you are interested in the Vintage Crate and the gift bags you can find the tutorials for them here:
I love how it turned out…but perhaps my favorite part is that most of my Christmas decorating is finished now. Did I get a few strange looks from Trick-Or-Treaters who spied it in the other room when they came to our door? You bet!
My kids then insisted that we turn the lights off…at least for Halloween night! Stay tuned for a project that I have made for the Michael’s Dream Tree Challenge! I am really excited to share it with you!
- Michaels has a large selection of pre-lit high-tip count artificial trees ranging in size from 4 ft. to 7.5 ft. and all the way up to 9 ft. They even come in different shapes, from skinny to full and in-between with some smaller trees coming in different color options
- Each tree purchased at Michaels comes with a 5 year tree warranty and a 2 year warranty on the lights
- Stop by your local Michaels November 3 through November 9 for a special tree event
*This is a sponsored post for Michael’s. I did receive a tree and a gift card to cover my expenses. However all opinions and statements are mine.
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Kari says
Beautiful tree Amy! I love the tin bucket as the stand. Awesome job!
Amy says
Thanks Kari! I have to go and check out Becky’s tree now! It was a lot of fun!
Can you tell me how you got the tree to fit in a tin bucket? I have a pretty large bucket and I cant get the tree stand to fit inside. Any suggestions or input would be appreciated! Thanks! Love the tree and decorations!
I want to know how to do that too, I have a bucket but it seems like it’s a little challenging to get the tree to stand up-right without falling down!!!!!! What’s your secret!!!!!
Yes! I cut the bottom off of the can. Then put the tree stand inside the bucket and then set the tree into the tree stand. The stand is actually just a teeny bit too big to fit completely inside. So I just pull the bucket more forward in front and angled it so that it hides the two ends.
I think your tree is lovely and elegant. I’ve looked at other who’ve completed the same Michael’s challenge and there’s only one other I like as much as yours. The rest are too much! (gaudy and overdone) Beautiful job. =)
Thank you Lauren!
So many pretty sparklies!
haha! Lots of sparkles which is funny since I am not normally a glittery kind of a person. Christmas is different though…right?!
Amy your tree is so fun! I love the colors and the bucket!
xxoxo
Awww ! Thanks so much Jen! Off to see your tree now! xo
Love your beautiful and sparkly tree with the gold and silver! So pretty. Your entire room is so inviting, and light and airy. Can you please share your wall color? Love it!!!!
Thank you Carol Jane! I was really going for light and bright in there! So thank you! The wall color is Benjamin Moore’s Winds Breath! It is a really soft and light grayish cream color!
I love how it turned out Amy and the tin bucket!!! LOVE THAT! I noticed it right away in the first photo before I even read what it was :) I participated too, hope you’ll come see my tree :)
I just saw that on instagram! I didn’t realize it! You can bet I want to head over to your site and see it! Such a fun event and to see how differently everyone took it!
It turned out gorgeous!! I especially love that you put it in a bucket!! GREAT JOB! :D
Thank you so much Kristyn! xo
So pretty, Amy! Love the idea to put the tree in a fun bucket! Might have to steal that idea. I’m impressed you even decorated your Mantel for Christmas!!
Thanks Linda! The mantle just sort of happened. I found some stuff for it at Michael’s so I figured I might as well include it!
GORGEOUS!! Love your house!
Thank you Jamielyn! xo
Wow Amy, it turned out gorgeous! I love how you used the tin bucket, and I bet that’s going to be popping up everywhere now. :)
Your whole room looks like a magazine spread. Nicely done!
Thank you so much Kara! You are the sweetest! That room has been a LONG drawn out process! xo
Amy~ love your tree! Classic & elegant with some fun elements! Love the bucket idea!!!
Thank you so much Valerie!
Beautiful tree!! It’s very elegant!! Love it!!
Thanks so much for your sweet comment! They make my day!
So beautiful!! Nicely done. Where can we buy tin buckets like that? I would love any suggestions.
Thanks Carrie! I got mine at Lowe’s! I would also think a feed store for larger animals would have them too and in bigger sizes if needed!
Amy, I love fresh, new ideas. The washtub is very creative. Your tree (all your Christmas decor) is lovely. I also LOVE the burlap as a garland.
SO GORGEOUS! I love it!!! And I LOVE that galvanized tin bucket that the tree is in– genius!
This is one of the pretty Christmas arrangements I have ever seen……Christmas tree is gorgeous would definitely brighten your Christmas day. This time I will prepare Christmas ornaments in a glass vase surrounded by a wreath.
Beautiful tree & home!!!!! What is the size of your tree? Height? And the diameter at the bottom? Thanks!
This is absolutely beautiful!!! I was also wondering where your floral embroidered pillows are from!!