Alternative Christmas Tree

Over the last number of years my family has made our tree instead of buying one. This year I decided to make an Instructable as we made it hope it inspirers you creativity!

Things you will need
-Branches
-Tree Stand
-Drill (cordless or corded) with bit for driving screws
-drill bits
-countersink
-2" & 3" drywall screws
-Christmas Lights
-Decorations

Step 1: Collecting parts for your Tree

For the purpose of this Instructable I will stick to the methods used to assemble this tree, obviously one can modify to fit ones needs.

We when't on a family outing in the woods trying to find a good size branch(already dead) to use as the main trunk of the tree. This year we wanted a little bonsai feel, so we picked a "trunk" that had lots of bends. We also collected branches of various sizes to attach to the "trunk" branch. Note; I took this photo after we had started assembling, so the "trunk" branch is not in this photo.

Comments

[carlo$]

great idea, save a tree. it would be easy to take apart, store and reuse next year.

[cinjj]

This is great. I did something similar but cemented all the branches in a pot and then trimmed them into the shape of a tree. I sprayed the whole thing white after. It was beautiful. We make our tree every year and don't bother to kill a living tree just to decorate our home for a month. This year I plan on stacking them horizontally!

[CatTrampoline]

I love it! It is swoopy and graceful. My first thought was a Dr. Seuss tree.

[casaroonc]

Thank you. Nice to receive a comment so long after it has been a thought in my mind.

[AnyaPanya]

haha, that's what mum does for a Christmas tree..

[rc jedi]

easy and very pretty. well done!

[mtdna]

My cousins do a similar thing that people might like: tumbleweeds.

They live in Utah, where there are lots of tumbleweeds. They keep an eye out all year for a big one growing near the road. When Christmas comes, they go get it, spray paint it with fake frost, and they're set to jet. It looks awesome.

[mary candy]

Something like "a la Tim Burton"
I loved it!

[casaroonc]

Thanks. I actually worked for him once.

[mary candy]

ohhh really?
Now I'm Jealous !
:D
Send him my Regards when you see him again!

[Kiteman]

Nice.

I like it.

[casaroonc]

Thanks

[CazzPhoenix]

Very nice.. I have doubts that I could pull this off as well as you. Convincing my wife to allow it would be a whole other problem :-D

[casaroonc]

Thanks. My wife was instrumental in this creation, but I understand.

[PKM]

I'll stick with my Festivus pole :P

Just kidding, I love bare wood tree ornaments. Beautifully simple, simply beautiful :)

[casaroonc]

Thanks