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Christmas Tree Alternatives

November 13, 2016 by Christine T 1 Comment

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Are you short on space or the time to set up a traditional Christmas tree this year? Below are 11 Christmas Tree Alternatives. Choose one of these substitute Christmas trees, so you can keep up the holiday spirit without all the work.

Christmas Tree Alternatives- Looking for an alternative Christmas tree idea? Check out these alternative tree ideas made from palettes, lights and more!

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The last couple of years, I have seen many people do alternatives to the traditional Christmas tree for one reason or another. For some, it’s because they will be traveling for most of the holiday season and don’t want to mess with it. For others, it’s a lack of money to buy one and put one up. And still some folks just want something a little different. Whatever your reason, if you are one of many people who don’t feel like vacuuming needles for weeks into January, here are some great Christmas tree alternatives.

Christmas Tree Alternatives

String lights on the wall in the shape of a tree like Behind the Big Green Door did. This one is perfect for someone who wants to look at the lights, but not bother with the tree.

I love how this Palette Tree from Mon Makes Things lights up! She says it is a simple thing to make, too.

Make your own Christmas Tree from Cardboard from Makedo via Instructables with all those packages you might be getting in the mail now from all that shopping online.

Get a lot of Christmas cards and don’t know where to display them? Make this cool Washi Tape Card Tree with the instructions at Thyme is Honey.

I like the look of this Rustic Christmas Tree by Her Tool Belt. It can be made from reclaimed wood and it looks so nice.

For those that love ornaments, this Ornament Tree is a good way to display them without the tree. See the instructions at Purple Hues and Me.

Martha and Tom have a great tutorial on how to create a tree made from dowels to hang your ornaments on.

Another great way to display cards and get a Christmas Tree alternative up is to make this Christmas Tree Card Holder from Little Lucy Lu.

I kind of have a “thing” with chicken wire, so although this Chicken Wire tree from A Diamond in the Stuff isn’t a very big one, I wanted to include it.

This Kid Friendly Tree  from I can Teach My Child is perfect to keep little ones from touching all the shiny decorations around the house. They can redecorate their tree over and over.

This Palette Tree from Affirmaison requires no woodworking skills, just some paint and ornaments!

More Christmas Crafts:

Anthropologie Inspired Christmas Tree Centerpiece

10 Frugal Homemade Christmas Centerpieces

10 Homemade Christmas Wreaths

Frugal Christmas Decorating Ideas

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  1. Lindsey says

    November 21, 2016 at 9:56 am

    These are great alternatives to the traditional tree. We almost didn’t get one last year because we nearly ran out of time!

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

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