There is nothing that embodies the spirit of the holiday season quite like DIY crafting. We can use DIY to entertain, gift, and especially decorate. We can even DIY the Christmas tree. These creative DIY Christmas tree ideas show just how quickly we can stop the show.
These DIY Christmas tree ideas can help us get into the holiday spirit while sticking to our budgets and avoiding a needle mess. Halloween and Christmas are the two holidays when we buy something that we know is temporary.
We buy pumpkins for Halloween. They only last about three to four days after we’ve carved them. The smiling faces start to droop, and the smell can get terrible before we even realize it’s happening. Then, there is the Christmas tree.
The tree is a symbol of the holiday. We have songs, books, movies, and even some TV shows all about the Christmas tree. This tree will last far longer than a pumpkin, but do we want it that long? We see this like buying firewood.
Yes, we use the wood and get some fun ambiance from it. However, it is almost literally burning money. Well, we buy these trees and pumpkins knowing they won’t be around for longer than a month, basically, throwing money away.
Not to mention, have you seen the prices of these trees? Bahumbug indeed. Luckily, we have other options that not only fit every budget, but won’t be dead or tired in a month.
Instead, we can use them year after year and have something unique that visitors will surely mention. When was the last time someone mentioned your boring, run-of-the-mill Christmas tree, Deborah? Never, that’s when.
They will say these DIY Christmas tree ideas, though. (No Deborahs were harmed in the making of this post.)
Creative DIY Christmas Tree Ideas for Every Style & Budget
Making a Christmas tree sounds daunting. There are so many things to consider, like materials, height, budget, and style. Of course, there are plenty of creative people out there who are kind enough to share their creativity with us all.
If one of you is named Deborah, we weren’t talking about you. The beauty of these DIY trees is that they just need to hold a shape. We can use things like honeycomb paper balls to make a honeycomb Christmas tree, perfect for small spaces.
Pick out your colors and make the tree fit your home decor with ease. We could get even simpler than that with a washi tape Christmas tree. Clearly, there are options for every budget, and some will take your holiday decor to the next level.
DIY Space-Saving Christmas Trees
These DIY Christmas tree ideas are perfect for making something a bit different. Saving space is one of the many benefits they offer. We can take the washi tape idea from earlier and make it more three-dimensional, like in this space-saving Christmas tree tutorial.
Of course, the classic tree is a bit bigger than that. Luckily, we have complete control over the size of our DIY Christmas trees. Take this DIY string Christmas tree as an example.
Yes, the tutorial shows a smaller option, but we can size them up or down to make them as big or small as we want. Making a Christmas tree at home is a better option because it is unique. They also leave the mess on the crafting table.
DIY Christmas Decor
So far, the DIY Christmas tree ideas have covered a few budgets and styles. They have all been unique, and they will all be a talking point for your holiday decorations. We can keep that trend going with a DIY firefly light Christmas tree.
We’re starting to dive into some elegance, some magical wonder in Christmas decorating. The tree is important; so important that there are books about it. However, it is the idea of gathering around the tree that is so powerful.
We can gather around the wooden modern art Christmas tree we created, or just take in the light from the firefly light tree. Either way is beautiful and contemporary. That isn’t to say we have to stick to modern.
We can go with something more rustic, something more artsy, something like this kraft paper Christmas tree.
DIY Tabletop Christmas Trees
Making your own Christmas tree is a great way to save space, we know that. It is also a fantastic way to save money. In fact, depending on which tree you pick, this could be an investment in Christmas year after year.
You may not be able to reuse that washi tape Christmas tree, but you can reuse these modern paper Christmas trees. Of course, some of us will be missing that pine smell for the season.
Luckily, there are ways we can integrate live trees into our DIY tree, like in this mini Christmas tree DIY. These mini trees are perfect because they do all of the above. There are even ways to have multiple Christmas trees all around the house.
Just make this modern wooden Christmas tree in various sizes for a centerpiece or scatter them around the house. Decorating the tree doesn’t have to be the same year after year.
Instead, change things up, experience something new, and remember that it isn’t what’s under the tree or even the tree itself. It is the love gathered around the tree that makes the difference.
More Holiday Fun
Homemade Spiked Eggnog with Bourbon Recipe | Decorating the Christmas tree always sounds fun, but it’s actually fun with something to drink.
Christmas Morning Punch Recipes Kids Will Love | The kids can get in on the drinks as well. Just leave out the alcohol.
15 Free Christmas Printables | Printables can help make decorating a lot more affordable and customizable.
Adult Holiday Games for your Next Party | Play some fun holiday games around your Christmas tree.
50+ Holiday Cookie Recipes | Holiday cookies are another staple. The question is, do we have ancient Egypt to thank for them?
