Flocked Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas: Create a Winter Wonderland

Decorate a flocked Christmas tree with ease! Discover simple tips and beautiful ideas for creating a winter wonderland in your home.

What’s more magical than a Christmas tree dusted with snow? A flocked Christmas tree brings the enchantment of a winter wonderland right into your living room.

But with so many decorating possibilities, where do you even begin? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to create a stunning flocked Christmas tree that will be the centerpiece of your holiday décor.

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What is a Flocked Christmas Tree?

Flocked Christmas trees are created through a process that adds a powdery white substance to the branches, mimicking the look of natural snow. They offer a unique and elegant alternative to traditional green trees, providing a beautiful blank canvas for your holiday creativity.

Are Flocked Christmas Trees Still on Trend?

Absolutely! Flocked Christmas trees continue to be a popular choice for holiday decorating. Their timeless appeal and versatility make them a perfect fit for various styles, from rustic farmhouse to modern chic. This year, we’re seeing a trend towards incorporating natural elements, warm metallics, and vintage-inspired ornaments for a cozy and nostalgic feel.

Are Flocked Christmas Trees Messy?

The “mess factor” really depends on the quality of the flocking. While some trees might shed a bit, high-quality flocked trees are designed to minimize shedding. My personal experience with King of Christmas flocked trees has been fantastic – minimal mess and exceptional realism! If you’re concerned about shedding, look for brands known for their quality and craftsmanship.

Tips for Choosing Your Color Scheme

With a flocked tree, the color possibilities are endless! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Classic Elegance: White and silver create a timeless and sophisticated look.
• Warm and Cozy: Gold and bronze tones offer a warm and inviting feel.
• Rustic Charm: Earthy tones, burlap, and wood accents create a rustic aesthetic.
• Bold and Bright: Don’t shy away from color! Jewel tones, reds, and blues can create a stunning contrast against the white.

How To Make Your Christmas Tree Look Fuller

Whether you have a real or artificial tree, here are some tricks to make it look fuller and more lush:

• Vary Ornament Sizes: Use a mix of small, medium, and large ornaments to create depth and dimension.
• Fill in Gaps with Ribbon: Weave ribbon throughout the branches to add fullness and texture. Experiment with different types of ribbon, like velvet, satin, or burlap, for added visual interest.
• Add Dimension with Lights: Use a combination of different-sized Christmas lights to create a sparkling effect.
• Incorporate Natural Elements: Tuck in some pinecones, berries, or floral picks for a touch of nature.

10 Flocked Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas

Need some inspiration? Here are ten captivating themes to adorn your flocked tree:

• Elegant White and Silver: Create a frosty and elegant look with shimmering silver ornaments, white ribbons, and sparkling icicles.
• Rustic Charm: Embrace a cozy cabin vibe with burlap ribbons, wooden ornaments, pinecones, and plaid accents.
• Vintage Glamour: Add a touch of nostalgia with antique-style ornaments, delicate glass baubles, and vintage-inspired decorations.
• Nordic Noel: Embrace Scandinavian simplicity with red and white ornaments, traditional patterns, and cozy knit accents.
• Whimsical Wonderland: Create a playful and festive atmosphere with colorful lights, candy canes, and quirky ornaments.
• Nature’s Beauty: Bring the outdoors in with pinecones, dried orange slices, artificial birds, and other natural elements.
• Blue and Silver Elegance: Evoke a serene winter night with icy blue and silver decorations.
• Peppermint Paradise: Delight in a candy-themed tree with red and white striped ornaments, gingerbread decorations, and peppermint garlands.
• Gold and Glamour: Indulge in luxury with gilded ornaments, metallic ribbons, and sparkling gold tinsel.
• Frozen Fantasy: Capture the magic of “Frozen” with icy blue, silver, and white decorations, snowflake ornaments, and a few character figurines.

Quick Tips for Decorating a Snow Christmas Tree

• Top it Off: Choose a statement tree topper that complements your theme, such as a rustic star, a glittery angel, or an oversized bow.
• Light it Up: White or warm white lights create a soft and inviting glow on a flocked tree. Consider a pre-lit tree for added convenience.
• Ribbon Techniques: Experiment with different ribbon placement techniques. Cascade ribbon down the tree, create loops, or weave it throughout the branches.
• Personal Touches: Include cherished family ornaments to add sentimental value and create a tree that truly reflects your style.
• Finishing Touch: A festive tree skirt completes the look and protects your floor from any stray needles or flocking.

How I Decorated My Flocked Christmas Tree

Before settling on a neutral color palette for my Christmas aesthetic in the foyer, I researched all over my socials to see what look I gravitated to. I really loved the golds, bronze, silvers, and a tone-on-tone look, so that’s what I went for. Before you get started, select the color palette that speaks to you and your home.

Here’s how I decorated my cozy garden-style flocked Christmas Tree.

Choosing the Best Frosted Christmas Tree

As I mentioned before, quality is everything. The higher quality of the tree, the better it will look and the less flocking that will get everywhere else in your home. My flocked Christmas tree is the 7.5′ King Flock by King of Christmas and I can’t say enough good things about it. It looks really full with no ornaments on it and the flocking stays intact aside from the initial setup.

I went out and bought a flocked wreath from Homegoods for the front door thinking I could just get anything and didn’t love how it looked and immediately took it down. So I ordered the King Flock Wreath from King of Christmas too and really, it was worth it!

I have four different King Christmas trees and if you are in the market for a faux tree, I highly recommend their brand.

Choose a Tree Topper For My Flocked Christmas Tree

I love the look of fluffy branches, feathers and filler at the top of the tree. I might change mine to that next year. But for this year, I went with a simple gold star. It coordinates well with my natural neutral tree and I love the simplicity. You can DIY a tree topper too, but I sometimes its just easier to buy.

Don’t Forget the Tree Bottom

Especially when you are working with a faux tree, you’ve got to cover the bottom up so it doesn’t look like a boring stick of greens. I love to create cozy layers at the bottom of a Christmas tree so I often use more than one of the following:

• tree skirts
• tree collars
• area rugs
• blankets
• baskets
• gifts

For this tree, my amazingly talented niece Sutton from Off The Clock Crafts crocheted this beautiful tree skirt for me. (As an aside, if you crochet and want to learn how to make one like this, she shared a DIY on her YouTube Channel here. )

To cozy and glam up the base of my flocked tree more, I added this pretty hammered gold tree collar. Doesn’t it look so pretty? The ruffled crocheted tree skirt adds some feminine charm to this frosted tree. I love it!

Adding Garland or Ribbon

To me, Christmas trees look naked without some sort of garland or ribbon. I’ve never used ribbon before on a tree, so I decided to try a waterfall effect with this tree and love how it looks.

I used two kinds of ribbon that I found locally at the nursery. Both have wire so it’s better to manipulate in the tree. One is super thick with velvet and lots of glitzy decor but all in a neutral color palette. And the other is plain gold. I wanted to go with a second ribbon that would accent but not overpower or compete with the wider more elegant ribbon.

Since this was my first time doing it, I wanted to be judicious with the ribbon because it was not cheap! So I carefully made cuts and insured I left enough length for extra tucking in the branches. I’ve seen ribbon wrapped horizontally and vertically, but I love the vertical waterfall look.

Christmas Tree Decorating With a Theme

Once you have your color palette, the Christmas ornaments and decor will bring the whole look together. With a neutral Christmas aesthetic in the front entry hall, I opted for glitzy neutrals and organic textures in shades of gold and bronze. And because the color palette leans more autumnal, I put this xmas tree up before Thanksgiving.

To start decorating, I tucked in these pretty gold leaf branches, gold berry sprigs and glittery whirls for texture. I used oversized ball and teardrop ornaments, glitter Christmas balls, and adorable furry little owl ornaments. Plus I added these smaller gold and bronze glass balls that I secured together to make ornament clusters.

Don’t they look great? I shared a tutorial on it here in my latest YouTube Video here.

To add some rustic charm, I tucked in several pine cones.

While you can buy them, they can also be found in the landscape! Simply pick them up of the ground and allow them to dry out for a few weeks and voila! You’ve got pretty natural decor that you can use anywhere in your home.

And I have to say, I love them on a flocked tree!

I plan to add some pretty DIY paperbag snowflakes and gifts around this tree to finish off the look but I love where it’s going.

As I add more decor, I’ll add pics to this post so stay tuned!

More About Decorating a White Flocked Christmas Tree

Creating a winter wonderland in your home starts with the perfect flocked Christmas tree. With a little inspiration and these helpful tips, you can easily design a festive masterpiece for your home that reflects your unique style. From classic elegance to rustic charm, the possibilities are endless!

And if you’re looking for a flocked tree that will stand the test of time (and won’t leave a trail of flocking in its wake!), I highly recommend checking out the stunning selection at King of Christmas. Their high-quality trees are designed to minimize shedding and bring lasting beauty to your holiday celebrations.

Ready to create your own winter wonderland? Head over to King of Christmas (here) and find the perfect flocked tree to spark your holiday magic! ➡️

Do you have a snow Christmas tree? If not, do you think you’d ever get one? How would you decorate a flocked Christmas tree with lights? I would love to know more in the comments below.

Thank you so much for following along.

Enjoy a beautiful day! xo

Watch the Video!

Want to see more of my flocked Christmas tree and how it’s decorated in real-time? You can see it all in my latest YouTube Video. Come tour my front entry hall with lots more details of how this tree looks in my home.

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