DIY Mini Xmas Tree From Palm Stalk

I wanted to make an inexpensive mini christmas tree this year. And when I came across the fallen palm stalk in the exact shape of a christmas tree, I thought it would be perfect.

At first I was going to dress it with mini christmas tree balls, but when I saw the price ($5) I decided to hit the dollar store. I went twice and unfortunately they didn’t have mini ornament balls or the gold garland that I was looking for. So I decided to make my own.

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Step 1

What I used & (my cost):
■Palm stalk or tree branches shaped like christmas tree (free)
■Berries (cranberries will work if you can’t find red berries) (free)
■Mini pine cones painted gold ($2.40 with Michael’s coupon)
■Pine seed husks (not sure if that’s the actual name) (free)
■White spray paint (free – left over from another project)
■Ornament hooks (free – already had them)
■Small round glass vase (free – already had it)
■Small rocks (free – from garden)
■Burlap – small piece (.80 cents)
■Needle and thread
■Needle nose pliers
■Glue gun

Total spent = $3.20
*You can substitute any of these ornaments with whatever you have in your area.

We gathered berries from our palm trees and pine seed husks from a nearby pine tree. I was actually looking for acorns, but that’s kinda hard to find in Miami, but so are the mini pine cones. I went to Michael’s and found the perfect gold painted mini pine cones.

Comments

[supersoftdrink]

Beautiful instructable! I also love the pictures on your blog. I hope you make more instructables. :)

[scoochmaroo]

Lovely!