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12/09/2011

My MacKenzie Childs Inspiration Christmas Tree 2011

I was lucky enough to find a pre-lit 5 foot Christmas Tree in a big red pot after Christmas last year while shopping at Marshall's. Don't you just love that place?

It was $50 and the only flaw was a small chip on the bottom edge of the pot. No worries, an opportunity for creativity right?

I am a huge fan of MacKenzie Childs and their Courtly Check design, I decided to paint the base of the red pot in that design. Combined with the upper red part, I think it looks fantastic and covered the flaw.

Since I have 10 foot ceiling in my living room, I placed the tree on one of those inexpensive three legged tables covered with a table cloth that I had on hand.
Before I added the white poinsettias
 
Then I went crazy decorating. All summer, I had collected silver cream and sugar bowls at garage sales for 50¢. I tied them with ribbon that I found at Sam's Club for a whimsical tree.
I also made Courtly Check looking ball ornaments that I posted a tutorial on HERE.
 And I hand painted wooden stocking ornaments for my family.
 Combined with a black snowman hat that I made several years ago and glitter stems, I am pleased with the whimsical and fun way the whole tree came out.

My friend Patti @ Pandora's Box actually went to MacKenzie Childs store recently and took a picture of their tree. I had already made my tree by this time, all I did after I saw the MC tree was add white poinsettias to mine. I do have a teapot that I painted like theirs that I could have added to the top, but I really like the look of the black snowman hat I made, so I left it alone. Here's a comparison...


Exactly, if not better than I had envisioned!


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16 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeDecember 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Oh I like your version so much better. The checks are perfect on the base and all of your check ornaments and those socks, how fantastic are they. Beautifully done. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateDecember 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    OH I seriously love this!!! I was lucky enough to get a MacKenzie ornament as a gift and just love love love her stuff! Would love if you would share this at my link party going on now!

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  3. Amanda LeeDecember 9, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Oh! I like your tree better! LOVE your topper, and your clever idea to cover the chip in the base :)

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  4. Honey at 2805December 9, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Your tree is seriously adorable! Love it!

    Thanks for linking to the Christmas Tree Party at 2805 and adding the Tree Party link button to your post! It's appreciated!

    I do hope you will take the time to check out the gracious sponsor of the $100 Pottery Barn giveaway by becoming a member of Hometalk or liking them on Facebook. Links are provided for each.

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  5. LorraineDecember 9, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Way to go girl! Your version is fabulous. Don't you just adore the MC shard tree - I have some ideas for reproducing this - bet you do too!

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  6. Carrie from Sam's ClubDecember 9, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Your Christmas tree is beautiful! We thought you might like to check out our Holiday Decorating Guide for more inspiration for your home: http://bit.ly/tUDZa6. Happy holidays and thanks for shopping at Sam’s Club! – Carrie from Sam’s Club

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  7. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdDecember 9, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Yours is much prettier than the original MC. Call me stupid, but I had to google just to see who MC was. No, lol, I don't get out much. Yours really is prettier.

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  8. Connie the crafterbugDecember 10, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I love all your decorations!
    Connie

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  9. Rose Garden MalevikDecember 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Hi Terry
    Just Lovley,.,,,,,,That treee is georgeous :)
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  10. FLOWERSHOPGURLDecember 10, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Wow, I love your tree and I also think yours is much prettier than the Mac Kenzie Child's Tree. Your tree is perfect, thank you for sharing!
    Hugz,
    Kim

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  11. Its So Very CheriDecember 11, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I love your tree. Come grab your featured button. You've been featured more than once.

    http://itssoverycheri.com/2011/12/10/saturday-showcase-12-10-2011/

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  12. Michele SmithDecember 11, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I love Mackenzie Childs and courtly check is my favorite too. Your tree is so whimsical and fun, its gorgeous! Love the topper too.

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  13. vikkiDecember 12, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I think I like your tree better. I love the stocking ornaments.

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  14. LauraDecember 14, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I love what you did-
    I have been wanting the Courtly Check chargers because I think they would go with everything-
    I am off to read your tutorials!

    I am a new follower-

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  15. SarahDecember 5, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Can't believe I missed this when you first posted. I found it on McK-C's pinterest board. What a compliment, Terry. I want to add a black top hat to my tree this year. Do you have instructions on how you created your hat?
    Happy Holidays………Sarah

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  16. Cindy DIY beautifyMarch 4, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Hey Terry, popping over from DIYbeautify to say your tree is gorgeous! Can't believe how much it looks like the McKenzie Childs one and I love your idea of hanging silver creamers and sugar bowls on it! Thanks for stopping by www.diybeautify.com and commenting on my silver post :)

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