Christmas Gift Ideas Using IOD O’ Christmas Tree Mould!

O' Christmas Tree, O' Christmas Tree…. Yes, I am thinking about Christmas already. Especially after seeing the new Christmas Tree Mould from Iron Orchid Design. I used mine to create Christmas plaques that you can hang on the wall or put on a stand.

When I started this project, I had no idea how much fun!

Let me show you what I mean:

This is the Iron Orchid Design O' Christmas Tree Mould, look at the incredible detailing!

To create a backdrop for the design I had in mind, I used snow-themed wrapping paper that fit the wintry mood I was looking for. I attached the paper with glue (all products used will be listed at the end of this post). Once it was dry, I removed any excess paper with a sanding brick.

Next, I poured resin into the mold and waited for it to turn white (which means it is set). I then popped it out, painted it white, and glued it to the plaque. To finish it off, I added pearl-like beads as ornaments, a cute ribbon stand, delicate snowflakes in the background, and a Christmas sign above.

For my next project, I wanted the tree to look like it was sitting in a room. I had an idea of how to achieve the look using one-point perspective, but I needed a refresher on how to do it.

I knew just the person to ask: the very talented art teacher, Kristie, that I work with. She was more than happy to help and proceeded to give me a brush-up course on one-point perspective. She even mapped it out on a piece of paper. After thanking her, I took the drawing and what she showed me and set off to start the next plaque.

I used the map (left) that Kristie mapped out for me and applied it to the wooden plaque (right). With the guidelines in place, I was ready to begin.

For the next two trees I repeated the same process as the first plaque, but this time I incorporated the use of one-point perspective. In the first tree (above top) I painted the walls to make it look like they were moving toward the tree creating the illusion that the tree is in the background. To increase the feeling of depth even more, I opted for a checkered floor pattern with larger tiles at the front and smaller tiles at the back.

The design of the floor made me think of the '50s. To continue that theme, I added pink and blue decorations.

In the second tree (above bottom), I stained the plaque to make it look like a wood floor and painted a ceiling, both of which I used one-point perspective on. I chose wallpaper that is used in dollhouses for the walls. To give it a tradition feel I painted the tree green. Then added tiny red balls as ornaments, foliage on the top, cardboard painted green for the stand, and lastly tinsel that like when I was a kid got all over.

I think it would be fun to give these plaques gifts. It doesn't have to be just Christmas it can be any holiday or occasion that is special.

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Products used:

• Wooden Plaque

• Iron Orchid Design Mould

• Decorative Pieces For Tree