A snowball fight

 Take a quick trip up the road thru a winter wonderland.  Watch out for snowballs...

Adding Flair to Generic Bottle Brush Trees

Adding Flair to Generic Bottle Brush Trees

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    When I first started my village I thought that I should stick to a specific style of bottle brush tree.     Buying a couple of bottle brush trees here and there over the years eventually results in owning a ton of different styles of bottle brush trees, and to my surprise, they look great when mixed together. 

Benefits of mixing and matching bottle brush tree styles:

1. Differentiates the various areas of the village
2. Defines property lines
3. Add depth to the landscape

So, if you're just starting a village or you find that you don't own many variations of trees, the good news is that with just a little time and creativity you can add a unique flair to even the most generic bottle brush trees. 

Glistening Glittered Fir Trees

One easy option for upgrading trees is to add a layer of glitter... So many things look so pretty when draped in glitter and the light catches the shimmer. 

There are multiple ways to add glitter to your bottle brush trees. Purchasing trees already covered in glitter is the most obvious. But, if you already have bottle brush trees on-hand and don't plan to purchase more trees then my preferred method is a great way to upgrade what you already own. 

1. Create a thin glue mixture by mixing a small amount of water with craft glue (Elmer's school glue, tacky glue, etc.) on a plate.

2. Without applying pressure, roll each tree thru this mixture a few times, so that the tips of each branch has a small amount of glue.

3. Sprinkle your glitter over the tips of the branches then let dry.

4. Shake off the excess glitter then spray the trees with a thin layer of acrylic protective spray. (you can also use hairspray or starch spray in a pinch). 

Snowfall Heights 2020

The twinkling of holiday lights sparkles against the dimming sky as snow flurries dance across walkways like the pirouettes of sugar plum fairies in the brisk mountain air. 

Nearby homes reveal stockings hung by the fireplace and families gathered around trees placing ornaments upon each branch with care.