Beyond the Traditional: Creative DIY Christmas Tree Ideas

Add a rustic element to your holiday décor with this idea for a wooden Christmas tree. This wooden dowel tree can become the centerpiece of your holiday decorations. All you need for this DIY project is wooden dowels of varying lengths, some wood glue, a wooden plank for the base and a long wooden pole. You can gather ornaments stored from the last year to decorate or buy new ones based on your preferences.

Drill a hole in the center of the wooden plank and secure the pole in place with glue or screws. To make the branches of your DIY Christmas tree, mark your points on the pole. At those markings, drill peg holes at a 45-degree angle for a secure attachment. Start gluing the dowels into the pole, with the longer dowels on the bottom and the smaller ones at the top. This can mimic the look of a real Christmas tree.

Now, all you need to do is decorate the wooden dowel tree with any ornaments you like, from candy canes to cones and pines.

The classic Christmas tree is gorgeous but it might take up more space than you have. If limited floor space is an issue, this two-dimensional wall-mounted Christmas tree is your solution. All you need for this project is a blank wall, some hooks, lush garlands and a wide selection of ornaments.

To make this easy DIY Christmas tree, outline the shape of a Christmas tree on your wall with a pencil or chalk. Secure hooks onto the wall along the shape of your outline. To offer the feel of a real tree, gather lush garlands and drape them on the hooks. This will create a realistic tree shape to which you can attach various ornaments. Use LED lights to light up your wall-mounted Christmas tree.

This DIY Christmas tree idea is bound to catch the attention of all your guests with its creativity. A modern approach to creating a Christmas tree, all you need for this is three wreaths in different sizes and a monofilament line. The basic idea is to suspend three wreaths from the ceiling at different heights.

Measure the length of each monofilament line from the ceiling to the height you want the wreath to be and cut them to size. Secure the lines to the wreaths and attach them to the ceiling. The easiest way to attach the monofilament line to the ceiling without drilling your ceiling is by using adhesive hooks. Opt for heavy-duty hooks that can bear the weight of the wreaths. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to attach the hooks and let them dry completely before tying the monofilament line to the hooks. You’ll either need a step ladder, extension ladder or platform ladder for this task. Make sure they’re securely attached and the wreaths are at different heights. 

Decorate the wreaths with different ornaments like honeycomb and glass balls. You can also attach a star or angel topper at the top of the Christmas wreath tree for a traditional look.

This easy DIY Christmas tree idea requires you to use plants you already have. If you want a large planter DIY tree, you can choose plants like Dracaena, Ficus trees, Yucca plants or smaller palm varieties. 

Make sure you place your planter in a spot that receives adequate sunlight and water it regularly for a lush look. Decorate your planter tree with ornaments like Christmas wreaths and Christmas string lights.

A portable Christmas tree is a rare sight but you can make it happen with this freestanding ladder tree. Once you have your freestanding ladder in position, all you need to do is decorate it with ornaments and lights. 

Hang them from the rungs of the ladder and add a star or angel topper on the top rung. If the ladder isn’t stable, you can secure it with weights or straps. A ladder with wide rungs can give you more space for decorations.

There is no better way to fill your home with cheer and excitement than an advent calendar. This long standing tradition fills you with anticipation and makes this festive season even more fun. For this idea, you need to get a plywood and cut it in the shape of a Christmas tree. This will be the frame on which you will be attaching pouches, boxes or small metal pails numbered from 1 to 24. For instance, if you decide to use small-sized pouches and your tree is planned to be about three feet tall, the dimensions of your plywood sheet should ideally be two feet wide by three feet tall. 

You can paint the plywood in festive colors like red, green or white to enhance the look of your tree. Use hot glue to attach and arrange them in the shape of a Christmas tree. Fill them with small gifts and treats like toys, candies and festive messages. You can even create your own pouches with paper or fabric for a personal touch. Now, you can decorate the advent calendar tree with Christmas ornaments and lights.

Add a quirky touch to your Christmas décor with this pom-pom Christmas tree. Get pom-poms in jumbo sizes or make them yourself in bright and vibrant colors. The base of your Christmas tree will be a styrofoam cone of any size that you prefer. You can make these yourself as well if you have the time.

Glue the largest pom-poms at the bottom to create the shape of a tree. Layer them from largest to smallest, with the smallest pom-pom at the top. Fluffy pom-poms are best to make your tree more aesthetically pleasing. Add a star topper at the top and hang small ornaments to complete the look.