Alternative Christmas TREE

If you are looking for a tree for the table top, living or bedrooms or entryway the alternative Christmas tree is the ideal solution. In addition to which you will be able to show off your creativity to friends and family. These trees can be made from store bought materials or from recycled or repurposed materials.

Hanging Wall tree There are many styles of alternative Christmas trees but the most popular modern style is the hanging wall Christmas tree. These can be made from a wide variety of materials, pallets, recycled wood, drift wood, wall decals, lights, tape, jewellery, paper the list of materials just goes on. The beauty about it is that you can also add ornaments and lights to your design. Here are some more alternative wall hanging and other tree styles.

Book Shelf Tree This can be done with glassware, books or even boxes. Position these items on the shelves in the shape of a tree. Which ever items you choose to form the tree should be of similar colour. A tip is to cover the books in the colour scheme of your choice to create the tree arrangement.

Book Tree Stack books from the floor starting with a wide base, in the shape of a tree. You can also make a miniature tree by opening books and stacking them on top of each other.

Chalkboard Tree If you have a chalkboard or an area of a wall painted in chalk board paint this is a great way to have your Christmas tree. Simply draw a tree on the board with chalk. You can decorate the tree with paper ornaments or store bought ornaments by taping them to the board.

Cork Tree Collect all your wine corks and create a table top tree, secured with glue.

Knickknack Tree Hang all the knickknacks lying about the home or office, photos, jewelry or trinkets, on the wall in the shape of a tree.

Ladder Tree If you have an old ladder, repurpose it and make it into a Christmas tree.

Paper Tree You can make paper trees from music sheets, newspaper or decorative paper. There are many styles for either table top or floor mounted versions.

Pallet Tree Paint on the shape of a tree on a pallet, decorate as normal and hang on the wall. This makes a great statement.

PVC Tree White PVC pipe pieces fitted together on the wall in the shape of a tree. Ornaments can be placed in the cubbies for a pop of colour.

Wood Here is a chance to upcycle, recycle or repurpose old wood pieces, twigs or drift wood. Simply nail the pieces together in the shape of the flat or 3-dimensional tree. This tree can hang on the wall or be planted in a pot for indoor or outdoor use.

Decorate the tree as you would to a pine tree.

Wall Decal Tree These are easily applied to the wall, windows and doors and can easily be removed and are available in a wide variety of styles and colours.

Wasabi Tape Tree Create your own wall mounted tree by taping off the silhouette of the Christmas tree on your walls with wasabi tape. This is a very eye catching, budget friendly option for small spaces.