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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Crafts for Seniors | Polka Dot Circle Tree

Polka Dot Circle Tree

Author by Amanda Davis on June 3, 2013 Updated on August 16, 2017

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Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

 

Like many others, I’m a sucker for tree themed wall art ideas. Especially the fun silhouette type trees that are in style right now. The leaves are left up to interpretation using all sorts of shapes, such as hearts, shamrocks, circles and more. Sometimes ideas just pop in to my head, as was the case with this polka dot circle tree.

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

I was browsing the web and came across a tree. Can’t remember where it was, but it was just your average tree art with leaf shaped leaves. I’m not sure what made the polka dots pop into my head, but they did. I thought how cute those leaves would look with polka dots! I originally intended to do the leaves in leaf shape, but when it came down to the wire, circles were much easier.

Bubble Tree inspiration for Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

So I went to Pinterest in search of a little inspiration for my tree. I came across this bubble tree design I thought would be a great starting point for my design.

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

I have so many beautiful paint colors that it was hard to decide which ones to use. I ended up with Americana’s Melon, Lemonade, Royal Fuchsia, Indian Turquoise, Violet Haze, and Moon Yellow. I used Soft Black for the tree and White Wash for the background and dots.

Here’s the full list of materials for this project:

Americana Paints:

  • White Wash
  • Soft Black
  • Melon
  • Lemonade
  • Royal Fuchsia
  • Indian Turquoise
  • Violet Haze
  • Moon Yellow

Other supplies needed

  • Round sponge applicators, several sizes
  • Toothpick
  • Americana acrylic sealer – matte
  • Canvas – 18×24


Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

First I gave the canvas a coat of White Wash. Why paint a white canvas white? Because, canvas is a cloth and dirt can get into the fibers and stain it. If it’s painted, it has a layer sealing those fibers allowing dirt to be wiped off with a damp cloth. Now you know. :)

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

I used pencil to sketch out my design first on paper. I needed my tree to be taller and more slender, so my sketch is a little different than the tree I drew inspiration from. That’s the beauty of crafting though isn’t it?

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

Once I had it sketched on paper, I drew it onto the canvas with pencil. Afterward, I painted the tree black.

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

Next I added circles with a round sponge applicator, the largest size first. I did about 3 of each color in various places.

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

I then repeated the process with the medium sized applicator and finally with the small applicator. I also randomly added small dots with the handle end of my paintbrush.

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

I kept stepping back to make sure it was how I wanted it.

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

Next, I added polka dots to the large and medium circles using the handle end of my paintbrush.

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

Finally, I used a toothpick to add polka dots to the smallest circles.

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

Once it was completely dry, I added a coat of Americana acrylic sealer spray in matte finish.

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

Hope you like it!

Polka Dot Circle Tree by @amandaformaro at CraftsbyAmanda.com

I am a DecoArt Core Blogger. I was compensated for this post, but have always loved DecoArt products! Therefore, all opinions expressed here are 100% my own.

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Meena says

    December 24, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    I love your art work .I wanted to try this but unable find the round sponge applicators.Where did u get them?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      January 4, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      You can find them in most craft stores, or you can find them here http://amzn.to/2iQYNK2 .

      Reply
  2. Kerajinan Tangan Dari Barang Bekas says

    January 22, 2016 at 2:39 am

    This is not only an awesome piece of art, but it’s so original. Thank you for sharing your idea.

    Reply
  3. Judi Johnson says

    June 23, 2014 at 12:54 am

    Nope don’t like it! LOVE it. I am definately going to make me one.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      June 23, 2014 at 6:46 am

      Thank you Judi! I hope you have fun with it!

      Reply
  4. sheila sites says

    June 22, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Love your wall art,do you think this could be done on scrapbook page on white paper?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      June 23, 2014 at 6:48 am

      Hi Sheila. I’m a little unclear about what you are asking. Are you wanting to paint onto scrapbook paper?

      Reply
  5. Aswini says

    December 11, 2013 at 8:16 am

    Hi, love it.. Where can i get the sponge applicator of different sizes? In a combo pack?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 13, 2013 at 6:09 am

      Good question, I don’t know that you can buy them in combo packs with different sizes. I know they carry them at all the major craft stores.

      Reply
      • Aswini says

        December 30, 2013 at 8:57 am

        Thank you.. I will chk it out.

        Reply
  6. bonnie@uncommon designs says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    This is so cute! Love the dots and the colors are perfect!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      June 7, 2013 at 8:34 pm

      Thank you Bonnie! Appreciate the compliments!

      Reply
  7. bonnie@uncommon designs says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    This is so cute! Love the dots and the colors are perfect!

    Reply
  8. Shaina says

    June 4, 2013 at 9:14 am

    This would be perfect in my girls room. They have giant polka dot stickers over a pale orange-yellow, and this would match perfectly. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      June 7, 2013 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks Shaina, glad you like it!

      Reply
  9. Natasha says

    June 3, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Like it? I love it!! so pretty, pinned it.
    I would love it if you could share this with my readers by sharing it on my link party Serenity Saturday that runs till Thursday

    Natasha @ Serenity You

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  10. Chris says

    June 3, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I love this. I would like to do this in fall colors. I don’t think white polka dots would look right though. What color would you use?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      June 7, 2013 at 8:46 pm

      Actually I think white polka dots would look good! But you could use a cream color or even a yellow or gold :)

      Reply
  11. Sarah Forhan says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Very pretty! Great color combination.

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  12. Terri Betz says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Wonderful! Thanks for this! Can’t wait to see how ours turns out! You have amazing ideas! :)

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  13. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:39 am

    That would be so super cute for a little girl’s room!

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  14. Katrina says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Dot or Dotted, doesn’t matter–it’s just cute. Love it!

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