Alternative Christmas tree

In case you haven’t noticed, you have exactly one week till Christmas.

Christmas can also be an overwhelming time. Amidst your holiday preparations, you may have forgotten to buy yourself a Christmas tree. Or you may have very small space, you can’t fit in a Christmas tree.

Not to worry! If you really want to have one, Loop PNG Lifestyle has gathered a few Do It Yourself options for you.

Here are 5 simple alternative Christmas tree ideas sourced from elle decor:

  1. SHELF-MADE CHRISTMAS TREE

Use existing shelf space to create your alternative Christmas tree. Gathering green items in a tree-like formation, like Michael Johansson did here, is not only compact, but festive. Pro tip: don't forget the topper!

  1. CHALKBOARD TREE

It takes no time at all to transform your trendy chalkboard wall into a tree—just start sketching. Draw your favourite Christmas tree, and add string lights (preferably black). Hold it in place Need inspiration? We love this stunning tree from A Legg Up.

  1. THE NEW WAVE TREE

Want that cosy holiday vibe without the mess of pine needles all over your floor? Get crafty. Make a modern-looking wooden tree frame and decorate it as much (or as little) as you like. Make sure to add frames on the inside, to make it easy for decorations.

  1. WHIMSICAL CHRISTMAS TREE

This tree from Handmade Charlotte interprets the idea of a "Christmas tree" rather loosely. All it takes is some steel wire, wooden craft beads in various sizes (you can use old beaded necklaces), and a wire cutter.

Step 1
Before you start beading, think about the pattern that you would like for your tree. Bend the wire into a triangle.

Step 2

Start beading!

Note: To strengthen your tree and provide space to hang Christmas cards, ornaments, etc., attach horizontal wires to the beads as desired.

Step 3
Put your new tree on the wall and decorate. That’s it!

 

  1. PEG BOARD TREE

A Pair and a Spare is Geneva Vanderzeil’s glowing Christmas tree.

You Need:

Pine Wood (or ply wood) (1 metre x 2 metres (1.1 yards x 2.2 yards)

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Fairy Lights (5m)

Screws (25 x 2.5cm long)

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Measuring Tape

 

Work out where the top of your tree will sit – at least 30cm (12 inches) down from the top edge of the wood. Using the measuring tape, find the middle point. Drill in a screw here.

Using your twine, work out the shape of your tree. Add two screws at the bottom and tie the triangle tree shape to use as a guide when you add the rest of your screws.

Drill the screws in down the sides of the triangle shape around 10cm (4 inches) apart. You'll want to do one side first, and then move over to the other side, placing those screws roughly between the ones on the other side so the zip zag of the string lights will work. It would be a pretty daunting task if you were mailing them in (although still completely do-able).

Take your fairy lights and, starting from the top, wind the cord around the outside of the screws.

Go all the way down to the bottom.

Tuck the cord to the back of the piece of pine, and plug it into a socket (we used an extension cord to do this), then turn on the lights.

 

 

Author: 
Gloria Bauai