I decided my original tree wasn't large enough after I put it on the overall piece, so back to the drawing board. I actually made it too large and had to make one in the middle "just right". : ) The background is still the prototype that I was testing. I later changed the blacks to be two shades of silk and velvet, and I was able to get some nice gold silk to use in the center diamond. For the candles I am using white bugle beads that I cut to size. I was really pleased how the design has evolved. I have been dreaming of making a white Christmas tree for decades. I think it will be worth the wait!
