I've always been intrigued by those elaborate Christmas Villages, but they are very costly not to mention time consuming to put up and take down. This year I was surprised to find some cute little Christmas village houses and accessories at the Dollar Tree. I purchased a few but they needed a makeover to fit in with my color palette. I painted them white and added snow only to the roof of the houses.
I tried to create a snowy winter scene. I just painted the houses white, then sprinkled a mixture of railroad model snow, glitter mica snow, and Epsom salt on the roof. Here's a before shot of the houses,
I've found a lot of diamonds in the rough at the Dollar Tree. If you want to see a couple of my previous Dollar Tree makeovers click here and here. Thanks for stopping by. I'll be joining these great parties this week,
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My Romantic Home
I tried to create a snowy winter scene. I just painted the houses white, then sprinkled a mixture of railroad model snow, glitter mica snow, and Epsom salt on the roof. Here's a before shot of the houses,
I've found a lot of diamonds in the rough at the Dollar Tree. If you want to see a couple of my previous Dollar Tree makeovers click here and here. Thanks for stopping by. I'll be joining these great parties this week,
Savvy Southern Style
Timewashed
Stone Gable
My Romantic Home
Very pretty Karen, I just got home from shopping to get ready for Christmas and was at the Dollar Tree...the one in my town is just getting items in???
ReplyDeleteThese turned out great, Karen! I love them white and might not have even considered them in their original state. Great idea to paint them and add some "snow". What a lovely Christmas vignette they will make.
ReplyDeleteYour little winter village is really pretty. Love all the snowy touches. You never know what you will find at dollar tree, I'll have to check mine out.
ReplyDeleteDarling, darling, darling. I have been on the same track. I hope to get my own finished up soon and I hope they look as good as yours do- perfect- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteKaren, I am so impressed with this makeover. Painting the houses white and adding the glitter makes them so much prettier. Hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteOkay, that is genius! They look gorgeous! I have been seeing those at the Dollar Tree, wondering what I could do with them...and now I know! Thanks! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great transformation. I love the glittery snow and all the sparkle. Great job!
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Sissie
I need to "think white"! A little white paint and glitter made these dated looking houses into real beauties!!! What a pretty background too!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are just darling. SO pretty! I saw these little houses too, but I am so glitter challenged. Thanks for sharing with the party Karen.
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty! I have always loved these little houses. Great idea on painting them! They look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! They look so pretty in white with the glitter.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI guess you know we will all be rushing to dollar tree tomorrow. =) they are gorgeous!
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barb
Wonderful Idea! So stunning in White!
ReplyDeleteJody
Absolutely adorable! I'll have to rethink those little houses I keep seeing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! They turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh what a makeover! I love these. The snow is just perfect. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out great!
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What a simple idea that turned something I would have passed on into something I nowwish I had. I have to follow you, now, to keep up with all of your great ideas!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love Epsom salts! I love that you painted them white. I always see these at Estate Sales, maybe I should pick some up now!
ReplyDeleteMuch prettier!
ReplyDelete-Revi
What a great idea! Just love it!
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Linda
Genius! I love this look. Awesome job.
ReplyDeleteI'm all for decorating on the fly and you have given a great idea to do just that. Never thought about repainting those little houses white, great idea! Thanks for sharing. God bless. Cathy
ReplyDeleteSo much fun for such a great price! Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteBetsy
These are so pretty, what a great idea, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! What a great idea! Love the sparkly all white!
ReplyDeleteLove the transformation you did on those little cottages! That is truly thinking outside the box. Love how elegant they are now.
ReplyDeleteThe houses look great painted white! Great idea!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! What a great idea! I think my little houses are going to get a coat of white paint! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMolto belle, complimenti,sei veramente brava .
ReplyDeleteio sono Italiana e non parlo molto bene l'inglese.
A presto.
Carla.
What a great idea. I love that all the house match. I make glitter house and last year I made a few white houses all with silver on the roof. I loved the look. Now I'm thinking maybe I'll just try your version for a quick and easy village.
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh, Karen...I just LOVE these little houses. Thanks for sharing how you got them to look so expensive and classy. I saw those houses at the Dollar Tree yesterday and wondered how they would look re-painted and now, thanks to you, I know. I saw your post over at Debbie Doos Dollar Tree party.
ReplyDeleteI love how you have transformed the little houses. They look so effective in white
ReplyDeleteKaren, I bought the set of 12 houses from Dollar Tree, and I am going to copycat you. Your village is just gorgeous! What a great transformation. Very classy. Pat.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning! I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI love your white houses--what a great idea! Such a clever idea to make $1 Store items look so simply elegant! Thank you for posting this! Linda
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Nice job...looks so cute. I did the same things last Christmas with my village pieces for EXACTLY the same reason. (Great minds...) LOL!
ReplyDeleteFantastic ideas....What you can accomplish with spray paint and glitter!!!...Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous transformation! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfectly lovely idea - the glittery white ones are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great idea, Karen.