We’ve redecorated the addition which includes the guest room, and I knew the Christmas tree had to be something other than the Victorian themed tree we’ve had in the past. The new decor is cottage / country chic. I found a pink tree for DD#3′s room on Ebay, so decided to use her old tree for the guest room. I looked at silver trees, flocked trees, and other new trees. Too expensive. I was watching HGTV the other night, while working on a computer project. I saw a show about Christmas decorating…I think it was “25 Great Holiday Ideas,” but I’m not sure. Anyway, on the show, they spray painted a tree gold. I thought, “I can do that!” Only in silver. 
I used shiny silver spray paint and a fine glitter in “antique silver” color.
I experimented on a small piece of garland, trying three different colors. Once I moved on to the tree, I started at the top.
I worked in sections. As I sprayed a small section, I sprinkled it with glitter before it dried.
I love the way it turned out. The green has been muted and the shiny silver lightens the entire tree.
I used white LED lights on the tree. The color is very white and looks better with the blue/white room than the incandescent lights that glow with a yellow cast.
Genny and I tried some silver icicle stands on the tree and I think it will be the perfect finishing touch. Now I need a tree skirt…
~~Rhonda
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Wow! That looks SO pretty! And what a great way of having a silver tree without the cost! Brilliant
A can and a half of spray paint and glitter…about $15. Not bad!
So pretty. Very striking against the walls and blue ceiling.
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