Christmas tree ideas
IT’S never too late to set up a Christmas tree at home. If you’re on a budget this year and you’re running out of ideas, not to worry because even if you have an old Christmas tree, there are creative ways to recycle them.
Website tasteofhome.com reports festive alternative Christmas trees below.
Christmas card tree
Using washi tape, it’s a snap to decorate a plain wall in your house with a simple Christmas tree design. As you receive them, add your holiday cards for a fun and festive display. Find more creative craft ideas to make use of your old Christmas cards.
Ladder tree
An old ladder lifts the holiday tree to new heights. Wrap twinkle lights around the legs of the ladder. Using scissors, cut varying lengths of fishing line, looping one end around the top and the steps of the ladder. Tie ornaments to the other ends, allowing them to hang in the open space between the two sides of the ladder.
Rustic Christmas tree
Ask the kids to gather sticks and twigs from the yard for this earthy decoration. Glue to a rectangular piece of barn wood or rustic wood for the background, and attach star-shaped wood cutouts and decorative snowflakes.
Hanging Christmas tree
If you want some extra-festive decor for your walls, this hanging Christmas tree with bullfinches fits the bill. It’s just the perfect amount of homey, made of driftwood that resembles branches, with pine cones, ornaments and brightly colored birds, all topped off with a woven red star.
Wall hanging Christmas tree
Did someone say “deconstructed”? This wall-hanging Christmas tree gives you all the cheer of the holidays with plenty of soft pre-lit lights—without the mess of branches. It’s perfect for people who have a more modern, contemporary style.
Family tree
Use bare wall space to hang small picture frames in the shape of a Christmas tree. You’ll create a heartwarming family tree of memories to enjoy all season long.