A Simple Tree

I recently created this very Simple Tree for a teenaged girl's bedroom. It really would look nice in any room and I could easily see it in a mudroom with hooks on the trunk and branches for hats and coats.

To create a Simple Tree of your own all you need is an overhead projector and a few basic supplies. You can download a pdf of the Simple Tree pattern here.

Supplies Needed

• overhead projector
• transparency with Simple Tree
• kraft paper
• repositionable spray adhesive
• marker
• latex paint
• roller and tray set up
• X-Acto knive

Instructions

1. Base paint wall desired color, using a good quality latex paint in a matte or eggshell finish.
2. Project tree onto the wall, positioning where you want it, adjusting size to fit your needs.
3. Spray one side of the kraft paper with the spray adhesive and mount to wall where tree is projected. Be sure to leave yourself a good 6" all around the tree. Burnish with a credit card. You may need to add a little blue tape to further secure.
4. Using a marker, trace the tree outline onto the kraft paper. Once this step is done, you can turn off the projector.
5. Cut out tree outline using a sharp X-Acto knife. Press hard enough to cut through the paper, but not hard enough to gouge the wall. If your blade is sharp, this should not be a problem.
6. Now you are ready to roll. Burnish one more time to be sure your tree is secure. I prefer the small, 3" yellow foam rollers, but any roller will do. Fill a tray with the tree paint color and roll on the color.
7. Peel paper off the wall, stand back and admire your tree!