Rediscover your creativity this Christmas — one sparkling tree at a time.
Join Cindy and hundreds of women for 3 peaceful, joy-filled nights of painting and creating with crushed glass and resin. You’ll finish three shimmering Christmas Trees you’ll be proud to display or gift — even if you’ve never painted before.
Challenge begins in just...
October 27–29
Breathe, create, and let perfection go. Curious about glass + resin or craving some peaceful, creative “me time”? This is for you.
You can make sparkling holiday art you feel proud of.
I’ll guide you!
This is your chance to relax, try something new, and build confidence with glass and resin.
Even if it has been years since you made art, you will finish three beautiful trees you will want to display or gift.
- Follow a simple, step-by-step process that takes the guesswork out.
- Learn how to combine glass, resin, and color for instant sparkle and depth.
- Create alongside a kind, encouraging community with replays available until November 4th if you need them.
Simple lessons. Real progress. We’ll walk through each lesson together and wrap up in roughly 60 minutes.
Is this you? Then you’ll love the Christmas Tree Challenge…
✔You’ve been craving a little me time to slow down, breathe, and create again.
✔You’ve always loved art but feel a bit nervous to try something new.
✔ You want to learn glass and resin art in a safe, supportive community that cheers you on every step.
✔ You want a warm, encouraging community with zero judgment.
✔ You’re excited to try glass + resin and love a simple, step-by-step approach.
Finding time to create isn’t easy—let’s make it happen together.
Join the Christmas Tree Challenge and finish three sparkling trees in three relaxed evenings.
Regal Gold Tree
Classic Green Tree
Coastal Treasure Tree
Here's what you get:
- Access to our private Facebook group where you’ll watch the training videos, ask questions, and connect with other amazing women.
- Printable Christmas Tree template — just download, print, and trace!
- A full supply list with every product and paint color used, so you can easily follow along or use what you have on hand.
- Live instruction with Cindy on how to create all three sparkling Christmas Trees (plus replay access if you can’t join live).
- Continued access to the group and workshop replays until November 4, 2025 — create at your own pace and enjoy every moment.
You will learn how to:
- Paint beautiful, simple backgrounds using acrylics — no experience needed
- Use a printable template to easily trace your tree shapes onto canvas.
- Add crushed glass for depth, sparkle, and that signature “shattered” shimmer.
- Embellish your trees with beads, baubles, or tiny treasures for a personal touch.
- Mix materials like paint, glass, and resin to create stunning dimension.
- Work safely with resin while keeping the process simple and stress-free.
For 5 years, this challenge has marked the start of the season — bringing peace, joy, and a touch of creative sparkle.
Come be part of the tradition!
Meet Cindy
My name is Cindy Manly and I have been inspiring others to embrace their creativity as a teacher in the art industry for over 20 years!
I am the host of The Shattered Circle, an Online Creative Art Community that provides a friendly, supportive place to learn, grow and explore all things creative.
I’m also the original creator of this iconic Christmas Tree Challenge—now in its 5th year. I love how this design has inspired so many, and I’m thrilled to teach it again so you can learn it straight from the source.
Your Challenge Week
October 27–29
We’ll meet live inside a private Facebook group. Miss a night? Watch the replay anytime through November 4.
Day 1
Oct 27 @ 7pm CT
Step-by-step acrylic backgrounds on all three canvases. Learn simple color mixes and texture tricks so every canvas is ready to sparkle.
Day 2
Oct 28 @ 7pm CT
Transfer the tree template, finish off background details, then place crushed glass on all three pieces for shine, depth, and balance.
Day 3
Oct 29 @ 7pm CT
Add beads, baubles, shells, and finishing touches, then pour resin on all three trees for a glossy, gift-worthy finish you’ll be proud to show off.
Replays available on demand through November 4, 2025
If you’re a member of The Shattered Circle, you don’t need to register. The Christmas Tree Challenge is included.
Optional Supply Kit available!
Back by popular demand!
We have prepared the supply kit for those who are new to glass and resin art. Our goal is to make it easy to to shop for the items used in this project.
Purchasing the kit is not required to participate.
You can purchase supplies at artshattered.com, Michaels craft stores, Hobby Lobby, and Amazon, or you can use what you have on hand at home.
We even provide videos that show you how to safely break glass and tint glass to your desired color!
After you have successfully registered for the Christmas Tree Challenge, you will receive a link to purchase the kit, if you wish. The kit is only available to Christmas Tree Challenge 2025 participants.
We now offer international shipping!
Got Questions?
Here's everything you will need to know about this 3-Day Art Challenge.
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OCTOBER 27–29
Christmas Tree Challenge
3 Days of online lessons with Cindy
Replays through November 4. All for $10.
Yes, you can join us for only $10!
If you’re a member of The Shattered Circle, you don’t need to register. The Christmas Tree Challenge is included.
