Repurpose Artificial Christmas Tree

If you don t mind cutting up some branches of your old artificial tree you can also make a christmas wreath out of it.

Repurpose artificial christmas tree. Tape them in a couple places where the rods line up being sure not to tape down the green limbs. As the put take find didn t have one first i needed to make a trunk so i took a little walk around our woods. Now these do not have to be specifically a christmas tree but you can use the green branches as background to make a spring wreath to decorate your house. I was looking for a thick and pretty long tree branch and soon i found a fallen tree branch which fit the bill perfectly.

Well i want to show you how to repurpose your artificia. The materials artificial trees are usually made out of make them great for repurposing into new projects. Don t toss an unwanted artificial christmas tree. Feb 28 2020 explore tammy arnold s board recycled artificial christmas trees followed by 141 people on pinterest.

With florist wire take 5 or 6 of the tips and wire them together to form a small bunch illustration 4a. Another great way to repurpose the artificial christmas tree is by using the branches to make wreaths. Just pull back the branches tape and fluff the branches back over the tape to completely hide your adhesive. With that idea in mind i set to work and not only did i make a lovely outdoor christmas garland from it but also two clip on christmas swags for our garage click on page 2 to see the christmas swags tutorial and a faux 8 foot tall alpine christmas tree for.

Most of us have one lurking in our basement an old artificial christmas tree that s gathering dust. See more ideas about christmas christmas decorations christmas crafts. Don t cut your wire from the spool paddle. Christmas wreath and mini tree.

I planned to repurpose the faux christmas tree to an outdoor christmas garland. Branches can be cut to create wreaths garlands and arrangements for any season. Also this will save you money on decorat. In my second instructables project i ll be showing you show to make a mini christmas tree and wreath using an old artificial tree.

Think about the creative opportunities your tree may provide before getting rid of it. Regardless of the reason if it has realistic branches and will stand up find a bare spot in your yard near a newly planted tiny tree perhaps against a fence in the back yard. 8 foot faux alpine christmas tree. With wire cutters cut off the tips of your artificial tree so you have small branches 5 or 6 inches long.