FUNACRYLIC / THE MAKING SERIES
A little something made by hand
A Little Wooden Tree,
Painted with Love
A simple step-by-step guide to painting a beautiful blue-green ombré Christmas tree.
NATURAL WOOD / SIMPLE COLORS / MADE BY YOU
Sometimes, the simplest things make the loveliest creations.
Today we're turning a natural hand-carved wooden Christmas tree into a colorful little decoration, inspired by soft forest greens and ocean blues.
No complicated techniques. Just a few colors, a little patience, and the pleasure of making something with your own hands.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What You'll Need
- A hand-carved wooden Christmas tree
- Acrylic paints or acrylic paint markers
- Yellow, green, mint, turquoise, and blue shades
- A small brush if using paint
- A clean space to let your tree dry
01 / THE BEGINNING
Start with Natural Wood
Take a moment to appreciate the natural wood grain and hand-carved branches. This beautiful little tree is your blank canvas.
02 / A CLOSER LOOK
Discover the Details
Turn your wooden tree around to explore its shape. The overlapping branches make it easy to introduce different colors, one layer at a time.
03 / FIRST COLORS
A Touch of Light Green
Begin at the top with a soft yellow-green shade. Add gentle mint and turquoise tones to the branches below, keeping the upper section fresh and light.
04 / BUILD THE LAYERS
Add Fresh Forest Greens
Continue painting the next branches with brighter greens. Follow the natural carved edges to bring out the texture and depth of each layer.
05 / THE TRANSITION
Blend into Soft Turquoise
Introduce teal and turquoise to the middle branches. These refreshing shades create a natural transition between the greens above and the blues below.
06 / THE FINAL COLORS
Finish with Ocean Blues
Paint the lower branches in shades of sky blue and deeper ocean blue. The gentle shift in colors creates a beautiful ombré effect from top to bottom.
07 / MADE BY YOU
Your Little Tree Is Ready
Add warm brown tones to the trunk and let the paint dry completely. Your hand-painted wooden Christmas tree is now ready to display and enjoy.
A LITTLE CREATIVE INSPIRATION
Make Every Tree Your Own
Prefer classic Christmas greens? Dreaming of a pastel rainbow? There are endless ways to decorate your little wooden tree. Choose the colors that make you happy and create something truly personal.
CREATE SOMETHING OF YOUR OWN
Your Next Little
Creative Project
Bring a little handmade charm into your home. Explore our wooden tree kit and paint your own colorful collection.
Explore the Wooden Tree Kit →Made from wood. Made colorful by you.