I picked up these cute little trees in the Target Dollar Spot last year for $3 a piece. I argued at the checkout for an hour that they should be $1 until they kicked me out. Not really, but that would have been fun video footage to watch. I decided that I would try to flock some with my special made up recipe. I actually have never tried this before but I thought I would try to throw something together that I had on hand. I didn’t know if it was going to work but the end result was just what I was hoping for!
This is what the trees looked like before. The best part about this process, is that it only took about 15 minutes to do all 5 trees AND it only requires 4 supplies!
I sprayed the trees and the canister with white chalk paint. I planned on using different canisters, but I sprayed them just in case the top of the canister would happen to show in the new containers that I chose.
I then sprayed each tree with spray adhesive and sprinkled faux snow on each tree. I didn’t wait until the paint dried to spray on the adhesive for all of them. I thought about not using spray adhesive at all, and just trying to make it stick to the paint, but I think the spray adhesive made it stick even better. I also picked up each tree, flipped it upside down, and completed the same process on the under side of the branches. I wanted them to be snow covered with thick snow. When they were covered as I desired, I sprayed on more adhesive and poured baking soda over each tree and under the branches as well. This gave the snow on each tree a thicker look, instead of a flakey look. I thought about using cornstarch but I didn’t have any at the time and baking soda worked great too.
I love the way they turned out! And although I would not do this on a large tree, it worked great for the smaller trees. They could also be done with less snow. I just wanted the full snow covered look so I poured it on thick. I only used about 1/2 a bag of the fake snow for all 5 of these trees. That stuff goes a long way!
I had so much fun choosing a variety of containers for my trees too! I used old crocks and this wild honey can, all of which I found at thrift stores.
I also sprinkled a little snow around the trees to give the scene even more of a snowy vibe.
I would love to hear below in the comments what you think about my little flocked trees! This was such a fun and easy process! …And, so budget friendly! I would love for you to tag me on Instagram if you do some of your own, @vintageporch. I would say that Chester is tired from the process, but he really just wants a piece of chicken for modeling.
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I freaking love this girl! Your sneak peek was cracking me up and made me come over to save for myself!
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I love how they turned out!
Thank you so much!!
Everyone of your trees just look PERFECT,and what a fun idea!!!! I’m Definitely going to be on the Lookout for tiny trees,and maybe I might wait until they go on sale after Christmas!!!!????❤ I really wanted to tell you how Beautiful your floors are, and they look AMAZING!!❤????????????
Thank you so much Mary!!
How do you think of these things?? ???????? They look so good! Love the big tree! You are amazing!
Thank you Pat! My mind is constantly spinning…sometimes in scary ways ????
I flocking love these trees!! These were in the $ section last year and I have three. Can’t wait to dig them out and try this out! Just love your ideas!!!
Oh awesome! Can’t wait to see yours!
Great trees Natalie:) you give such great inspiration. Love your ideas!
Thank you Heather!!
Did you flock your big tree? I want to do a flocked tree this year. Where do I go? Also, is the flicking toxic????? I have small dogs.
Thanks! Love watching! And love your mini trees!
I’m not sure about if they eat it ???? king of Christmas has the best ones in my opinion
Love these!
I just did the “white” everything room so this is next on my to-do list, after I recoup!
I enjoyed the Target humor????
Yay! They were so fun too!
I LOVE how they turned out! I will definitely try this.????
Natalie, girl I wish I had your creative mind. Fortunately for all of us, you are so kind to share your tips and tricks with us! It has been fun watching your stories and reading your blog posts. I am so glad I found you!
love it. I also love seeing your feeling good again..back in the day when you were going thru your whole POTS thing, I watched you and now you are so full of life I can see how healthy and happy you are now. I’ll bet your family is happy too!!
How do I begin? Ok!
Natalie, you are so inspiring in so many ways: your home decor, your shining example of how to live life even when you’re struggling, your love of family, but most of all, your love of God & being thankful for all seasons of all things!
Although, I am somewhat older than you, I am still learning from you in so many different ways.
So happy I get to share your journey!
Thank you!!
They look great. Love all the different containers you used too.
Happy Sunday. Have a great new week ahead.
Hugs,
Kris
Why call it the dollar spot?! Most of the “good stuff” is $3 or more. Anyway, love all of your budget friendly ideas. Thank you Natalie for sharing. There are many of us that love all the beautiful Christmas decor out there but can’t afford all the hefty prices. You come up with the most budget friendly and creative crafts. Thank you again. ❤️
You out did yourself. Thank you for sharing as I want to flock some of my small trees. I collect small trees and wanted to do something different this year. You are a blessing to share with us your great ideas.
Love, love, LOVE the trees, you and your awesome creative ideas! Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Luv easy projects… the trees look great… the containers are FUN!! And it appears Chester is ready for a nap… woof, ????linda of no.cal.
Love this idea! And I am so jealous of your thrift store finds, our local thrift stores think that all of their merchandise is made of gold haha!
This is an amazing DIY. Thanks for sharing it. Love how they turned out and the containers are perfect!
How big is too big to do this with?
I picked up a couple of these $3 trees at Target yesterday and am planning to flock them. My question is, how do you store all of your holiday decorations? Do you have to redo many of them the next year to keep them looking fresh?
So cute and I love the naked look! The tree turned out really good. When you move them do you find they make a bit of a mess?
I love those little trees – they speak to my heart. I laughed at your take on the Dollar Spot at Target. Dumb me thought everything was a dollar. Ran in there to get the trees they are shown this year with the little wooden box and they were $5.00 a piece. LOL My little collection of trees grown every year. Thanks for sharing your neat ideas and the “how to” for the rest of us. As usual, Chester looks like he is modeling. Love that puppy.
They need to rename that spot ????
yes lol
Love your trees! How are you going to store them?
Do you think you will have to redo them for next year? Or you just don’t care and buy all new?????
Thank you!! I will just stand them up in a closet
Oh these are so great, I’m actually dropping in here to look for the 2nd or 3rd time, because I have a $5 Kmart mini tree that is so boring I could throw up, so I’m flocking, flocking, flocking … till the cows come home … or the kids … or something. Bless your cotton flocking socks! Will tag you on insta when I’m done here in this hot Australian summer sun! 🙂
Oh this makes me so happy! Yay for flocking! I love all the trees, flocked or not. Can’t wait to see your space!