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One of my favorite DIY Christmas scenes is definitely my vintage-inspired Bottle Brush Christmas Tree Farm. I really had a blast putting it all together. I especially love the aqua retro roadster with the Christmas tree on top. Today's project is a bit simpler than the tree farm but I love it just the same.
SUPPLIES
(Note: I used Mod Podge Matte, but glitter is always better!)
2. foam brush
3. ribbon of your choice (or patterned paper)
5. empty spool
6. mini bottle brush trees and/or mini deer
8. glue
HOW TO MAKE A VINTAGE-INSPIRED CHRISTMAS VIGNETTE WITH BOTTLE BRUSH TREES AND MINI DEER
Step 1. Cut your decorative ribbon or patterned paper to proper size and glue it all the way around the core section of the empty spool. I used an empty ribbon spool.
Step 2. Cut twine to size and tie it into a knot or bow at the top front of the spool core.
Step 3. Place your mini deer, trees, etc. onto the spool to see about placement. Once you're satisfied with the arrangement, glue each one into place.
Step 4. Using your foam brush or a small paint brush, generously apply Mod Podge to the spool's top base, covering the surface that's not already taken up by your figurines.
Step 5. Place the spool on a piece of paper. Gently pour your glitter over the entire scene, not worrying about any glitter that falls onto the figurines. Once you have a generous coating of glitter on the spool, turn it upside down over the piece of paper and shake off any excess glitter.
Step 6. Apply Mod Podge all around the spool's bottom edge and once again pour a generous amount of glitter over it for a good coating. Turn the spool sideways over the paper and gently shake off excess glitter. You can then pour all the excess glitter back into the jar for future use.
I've always prided myself on my collection of DIY snow globes, but this mini forest scene was so simple to make and looks so cute that I think it gives my snow globes a run for their money.
I love the contrast between the candy cane striped twine and the burlap ribbon.
Here you can see the glitter "snow" on the bottom base of the spool.
You can always substitute whatever figurines you'd like, as well as any ribbon or patterned Christmas paper you desire.
You can even mix and match different sizes of spools for a more visually pleasing display. I need to get myself additional spools before I can make any more of these darling Christmas forest scenes. I do have a new take on actual Christmas snow globes that I'll be sharing with you soon.
Well, that's it until next time, friends!
I hope you enjoyed reading about my
Vintage-Inspired Christmas Vignette
With Bottle Brush Trees And Mini Deer.
With Bottle Brush Trees And Mini Deer.
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I love minis in a vignette! Here in Maine, deer and pine trees are almost mandatory in decor. I am quite sure I am the only wise guy to have a flocked moose among the camels in my Nativity set; no one ever looks close enough to notice; it's my secret!
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