This DIY faux tin tile Christmas tree collar adds vintage flair on a dollar store budget.
How to make a faux tin tile Christmas tree collar.
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Why I love this craft
There’s just something about vintage tin that instantly makes a space feel elegant and timeless—and that’s exactly why I love this faux tin tile tree collar. It gives your Christmas tree that boutique designer look without the boutique price.
For this project, a little white chalk paint and gold Rub ’n Buff take the tiles from plain plastic to stunning antique. I love that it’s quick, affordable, and looks like something you’d find in a vintage decor shop.
Crafting with faux tin tiles.
If you’re not already using Dollar Tree faux tin tiles in your projects… what are you waiting for? These lightweight, peel-and-stick tiles are a crafter’s dream. They’re easy to cut with scissors or a utility knife, take paint beautifully, and instantly add texture and depth to any surface.
In this tree collar, they wrap neatly around a concrete form to create the illusion of a real metal base. The raised design details make them ideal for dry brushing or layering with metallic finishes like Rub ’n Buff. Whether you’re going for farmhouse chic, vintage glam, or a little of both, these tiles help you get that custom look—on a dollar store budget.
The inspiration for this craft:
This project was inspired by my love of timeless holiday decor with a little vintage flair. I’ve used these faux tin tiles in several home projects before, and every time I look at them, I think, “These would look amazing on something round!” So wrapping them around a concrete tube to glam up the bottom of my tree was a no-brainer.
Video Tutorial: Faux Tin Tile Christmas Tree Collar
Watch this quick video to see how this craft came together:
Faux Tin Tile Christmas Tree Collar
Love the look of vintage tin ceiling tiles? You’ll swoon over this tree collar made from Dollar Tree faux tin tiles and a concrete form. It's chic, elegant, and so easy to distress for that antique gold finish.
Materials
- Concrete form tube (cut to 11.75")
- 5 Dollar Tree faux tin tiles (may need 4 full + 1 cut to size)
- White chalk paint (Rust-Oleum Linen White recommended)
- Autumn Gold Rub ’n Buff
- Antique Gold Rub ’n Buff (optional for added dimension)
- Clean dish sponge or rag (for dry brushing gold accents)
- Hot glue (optional but helpful)
- White duct tape (for finishing inside edges)
Tools
- Pouncer brush or sponge brush
- Hot glue gun
- Scissors or utility knife (for trimming tile)
Instructions
- Watch video. Follow along with the tutorial for a step by step walkthrough on how to create your own faux tin tile Christmas tree collar.
- Cut the cardboard base. Cut your tube to 11.75". Spray paint the surface if you’re worried about color showing through.
- Paint and distress faux tiles. Use white chalk paint with a pouncer brush for coverage.
Once dry, apply Rub ’n Buff (Autumn Gold + Antique Gold) over the raised details.
- Attach tiles to tube. Peel adhesive backing and wrap tiles around the tube, slightly overlapping edges.
Add hot glue if needed for extra hold.
- Finish the edge. Use white duct tape on any visible adhesive or exposed seams for a clean and secure finish.
The Finished Craft
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Must-Try Christmas Tree Collars
This craft was part of a compilation video over on my YouTube Channel, along with Faux Tin Tile Christmas Tree Collar, Picture Frame Christmas Tree Collar, Gingerbread Christmas Tree Collar, and DIY Drum Christmas Tree Collar.