Layered paint gives a vintage distressed look to simple trees created from a dollar store embossed tile.

How to make embossed tree decorations

First things first. Use my idea as inspiration but make it your own! Even if you only decorate with modern neutrals, these trees can be customized to your exact wishes!

Supplies used:

• embossed tile from Dollar Tree
• white and green chalk paint (I used this white and this green)
• coffee stain (recipe below)
• ground cinnamon
• foam brushes
• heat tool to speed up drying
• fine sandpaper
• scissors
• old doorknob or dresser knobs
• wood skewer and beads
• hot glue

Paint the tile

Coffee Stain Recipe

• 1 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup instant coffee granules
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1-2 teaspoons vanilla

Add all ingredients to a lidded jar. Store in fridge. Shake before using (may heat in microwave to soften cinnamon)

Cut the tile into trees

Make trunk and base

Assemble trees

What can I do with the scraps?

I used the gingerbread color tile scraps to cut out tiny gingerbread houses to hang from a greenery garland.  

What if I don't have old knobs?

• use a new knob with vintage style
• use a  wood cube from Dollar Tree (just drill a little hole down the center first)
• make a clay base using air dry clay; push the skewer down into it to create a hole while it's damp
• these wood dowel rod finials would be adorable (just use the appropriate size dowel rod rather than a skewer)

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