Decorating Magic
Hello, all my Christmas loving friends! We elves have been sprinkling our decorating magic all over the store lately. You may have seen some of our recent posts on Facebook and Instagram with all our lovely new themed trees.
I don’t know if you noticed, but there is this new little thing called “Meta AI” that has popped up on Facebook. It comes up with suggestions of questions that you might be wondering about a post. So… just for fun…. I CLICKED THEM ALL!!!
More about Yulie the elf
This might just be the best thing ever! Here’s what Meta AI had to say about our lovely elf, Yulie:
Way to go, little machine! Yes, Yulie is creative and talented, and I would say that she is a friend and definitely a professional decorator. It’s so cool that even artificial intelligence can appreciate our Christmas trees and the work of our elves.
To meet more of our elves, click here: Meet Our Elves – The Christmas Shoppe (thechristmasshoppetx.com)
Decorating Magic: How to make a tree like this
The Sage Nativity tree sounds stunning. Based on the description, I'm assuming it's a themed Christmas tree with a natural, earthy tone scheme and possibly some nativity-inspired decorations. Here's a general guide to create a similar tree:
*Materials needed:*
- Christmas tree (real or artificial)
- Sage-colored or earth-toned ornaments (glass, ceramic, or mercury glass)
- Natural elements (pinecones, dried flowers, eucalyptus, or ferns)
- Twinkling string lights or fairy lights
- Nativity-themed decorations (figurines, picks, or ornaments)
- Ribbons or garlands in sage or neutral colors
*Step-by-Step Guide:*
1. Choose your tree: Select a tree with a natural, rustic look or an artificial one with a soft, muted green color.
2. Select ornaments: Opt for sage-colored or earth-toned ornaments in various shapes and sizes.
3. Add natural elements: Incorporate pinecones, dried flowers, or greenery to create a cohesive, natural look.
4. String lights: Wrap twinkling string lights or fairy lights around the tree to add warmth.
5. Nativity theme: Place nativity-themed decorations throughout the tree, balancing them with the natural elements.
6. Ribbons and garlands: Use sage-colored or neutral ribbons to tie ornaments or create a beautiful garland.
7. Finishing touches: Add a tree topper that complements the nativity theme, and fluff the branches to create a balanced look.
*Tips:*
- To achieve a cohesive look, stick to a limited color palette.
- Mix textures and shapes to add depth to your tree.
- Consider adding some soft, warm-toned candles or lanterns nearby to enhance the ambiance.
Would you like more specific ideas or inspiration?
Okay, it got some stuff right. It did know that the tree was decorated with ornaments, ribbon, and floral picks with a natural, earthy tone scheme and nativity-inspired decorations.
However, it got all sorts of stuff messed up. It actually suggested you put lights on the tree after the ornaments. If you have ever decorated a tree, you know that putting lights over the ornaments is a bad idea. You end up seeing lots of cords. Also, if you are looking at the picture, you know that there are no lights on this particular tree. Silly, AI!
It also lists the tree topper and fluffing the branches as “finishing touches.” I actually do that right after putting on the lights.
If you would like to learn to decorate a tree like this, be sure to meander through our portfolio of decorated trees from this year and Christmas past. We share lots of tips on decorating magic for each tree depending on how much time we have for typing.
Tree Trimming – SERVICES – The Christmas Shoppe (thechristmasshoppetx.com)
Our first decorated tree of 2024 has step by step instructions on how to create a stunning Christmas tree. 2024 Rhinestone Cowgirl Tree – The Christmas Shoppe (thechristmasshoppetx.com)
The elves are, also, happy to help and give tips in store about how to create a stunning Christmas tree with your own decorating magic.
Decorating Magic: Tips
About the same time as I saw the AI tips, I happened upon this post in a Facebook group:
All trees are beautiful! However, here are some extra decorating magic tips if you have a wimpy looking tree.
- Make sure your lights are working first. Watch our videos on the topic HERE and HERE. Trees always look better with lots of lights, unless you are going for a natural look.
- Use a lot of something big that will fill lots of gaps on the tree, like ribbon, big poinsettias, or big ball ornaments.
- Avoid clear ornaments if you are trying to make your tree look full. I love clear ornaments and lacy ribbon and berry sprigs, but they are designed to see through. So, if you want to use them, put fat, opaque decorations on first.
- When I say a lot, I mean at least 10 yards of ribbon (not counting bows), at least a dozen of the same poinsettia, and at least a dozen of the same big ball ornaments. It seems expensive, but it’s a lot less expensive than filling the same space with a bunch of small ornaments.
- If your ornaments are too heavy and pull the branches down, try hanging them deep in the tree, closer to the trunk.
- Evenly space those big things first to create a backdrop before you put on the little things. We like to do ribbon, then florals, and then big ornaments and move top to bottom.
- Pay attention to the colors. If two items don’t look good next to each other, separate them on the tree.
Or… throw out all these tips and embrace that sad little Charlie Brown Christmas tree! Put one giant, heavy ball at the tip and watch it flop over. Then, wrap your trusty blanket around the base to give it a little love. It never was such a bad tree.
I could talk about decorating Christmas trees forever! Feel free to call or email or stop by anytime if you need any help.
I hope my tips on decorating magic help you to “Celebrate Always” this holiday season. (I Thessalonians 5:16)
Merry Christmas,
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