You don’t have to “haul out the holly” to bring the holiday spirit into your home.
Sometimes a traditional Christmas tree just isn’t in the cards.
These alternativeChristmas treeideas help spread holiday cheer while fitting into your home and lifestyle.
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(The best part is it can be part of your decor long after the holidays are over!)
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Cardboard Christmas Trees
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Looking for an eco-friendly reuse and recycle option?
Cut cardboard boxes into tree shapes and connect them through a center slit, then adorn them with lights.
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The lights are strung on the inside, and punched holes in the paper allow them to twinkle through.
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Use ribbon or string to tie the rings together from smallest to largest to create the tree shape.
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Ornaments can be tied to the rings or hooked through punched holes.
Choose pretty sprinkles and candies to add sparkle to each tree.
Brown craft paper and twine make this an affordable option.
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Attach it to a long wooden dowel and hang it like a tapestry with string.
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Then, keep the ornaments minimal so you don’t overwhelm the branches.
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Here, a hand-drawn fireplace and tree create a whimsical vignette.
The whole scene is completed with a cozy lounge area in front of the wall.
Photo and idea from Mr. Kate.
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Spray a fresh pineapple festive colors, or go silver and gold for a more sophisticated look.
Crepe Paper
For a trendy fringe effect, try adding strips of crepe paper in tiers.
Tape paper stars and a tree topper to the fringe to finish the modern take on a Christmas tree.
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Take an extra-long wooden dowel and cut it into graduated sizes to create a triangle “tree” shape.
Glue fresh evergreen branches or rosemary to the dowels.
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Once they’re dry, attach the wooden pieces to the wall with painter’s tape.
Various-sized branches are strung together with rope and ornaments are hung from the branches.
The whole “tree” is topped with a rustic-inspired star.
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The Washi-Tape Tree
This washi tape DIY is a no-fail, last minute project.
Customize it to your decor style by choosing different colored tape and adding other ornaments or details.
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Cut triangles out of the cardstock, then layer them on the wall in a tree shape with tape.
For a finishing touch, trim the “tree” with string lights and push pins.
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Create a loose arrangement on the floor first to ensure to form a shape you like.
Attach them safely to your wall using a loop of painter’s tape on the back of each card.
Position your arrangement above a console table and use the surface to stash and stack your gifts beneath.
Hanging Branches
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Here’s another one that’s easy to DIY!
Or, look for something similar on Etsy or other marketplaces.
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Want a REALLY low-lift, minimalist idea?
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you’re able to back it on foam board and then hang it wherever you want.
The shelves are especially nice as they can hold presents, ornaments, or candles, like here.
Plus, no pine needles to clean up!
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you’re able to get it in bundles from Amazon, Etsy, and lots of other places.
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