Rediscover your creativity this Christmas — one sparkling tree at a time.
Join Cindy and hundreds of women for three 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 26–28
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 5th 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.
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 6th 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 26–28
We’ll meet live inside a private Facebook group. Miss a night? Watch the replay anytime through November 5th.
Day 1
Oct 26 @ 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 27 @ 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 28 @ 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 5, 2026
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 2026 participants.

Why is the challenge only $10?
I want you to jump in, enjoy some peaceful, creative “me time,” and learn the basics. Glass + resin art doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Come finish beautiful pieces and see how easily creative time can fit your busy life.
Got Questions?
Here's everything you will need to know about this 3-Day Art Challenge.
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OCTOBER 26–28
Christmas Tree Challenge
3 Days of online lessons with Cindy
Replays through November 5th. 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.