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An alternative Christmas tree diy tutorial

26/12/2015

twig christmas tree tutorial

What do you do with your Christmas tree when the festive season is over? Do you plant it, recycle it, or perhaps
take it to pieces and put it back in the attic ready for next year? If you do any of these things well done to you.
However, have you noticed that some people just discard or dump their little trees? It makes me so sad!

This year we decided that we did not have room to replant a real tree in the garden (as we have done over recent years). So inspired by the Cox and Cox brochure, that showcased a similar one for forty pounds!! our solution was to make our own!

I posted this tree on IG and it was very popular so I thought I would share it with you in more detail.

How we (Marc) made it:

Decide where you want to hang it first, then take a few simple measurements ie height and widest point you want the tree to reach.
We hung ours from this picture hook…

Next…

1. Gather twigs and sticks.
2. Arrange them in descending thickness.
3. Cut to desired width to make a tree shape.

You will then need some tools like these…

tools needed to make an alternative christmas trr

4, Drill through ends of branch/stick.
5. Thread wire through hole and secure so stick cannot slide down (bend into a knot)
6. Start at the top and attach each branch to the one above.

Instructions for making an alternative christmas trr

I sprayed a tiny bit of gold glittery paint on to it, its very subtle but added a nice glow to the branches…you can see it in some of the pics below.

We then hung ours from a picture hook  (a very sturdy screwed in hook) I then wove in some curly willow at this point, it helped when wrapping the lights around the branches.

alternative christmas tree without decorations

Then simply add lights and decorations, to your hearts content. we added tiny pin tacks to the branches to hang extra decorations on.

alternative christmas tree

old christmas tree decorations

vitage christmas tree decorations

anthropologie christmas decorations

Turn on the lights, stand back and absorb the magic.

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crochet nativity

So what do you think of our tree?

I hope you are having a happy and relaxing Christmas time?

with very best wishes

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Ashley

Lazy Daisy Jones is about celebrating midlife living. It is about finding joy in being perfectly imperfect. Featuring simple sustainable style, green clean beauty and modern rustic interiors.

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