Today I’m sharing my woodland-inspired Christmas tree decked out with red and rustic Christmas tree decorations!
Welcome to Day 1 of the 12 Days of Christmas! I can’t tell you how much I love participating in this series each year. Honestly, it’s one of the things I look forward to the most when the holiday season rolls around. Not only do I get to share inspiration with all of you, but I get to team up with some of my favorite bloggers. Be sure to check out all of their Day 1 projects at the end of this post.
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Technically, I’m cheating on today’s post because I’m sharing a tree I decorated back in October. It turned out super cute, and it is a Christmas tree after all so I hope it’s OK to post about it. Please know that I also will be sharing some techniques and unique touches that you can use to make your tree extra special. Sound fair?
Woodland Inspired Christmas Tree with Rustic Christmas Tree Decorations
I started with a standard green tree. (This one here.). I always think it’s wise to invest in a quality tree. Not only will a good tree last for years, but you get what you pay for. You want a full tree so you can’t see through it. Realistic branches are also always a plus. I opted for the pre-lit variety because it saves so much time.
Whenever I’m decorating a tree, I like to begin with a ribbon. Ribbon offers a bit of a backdrop for your decorations. It also helps to fill up the tree if you happen to be light on ornaments. I chose this thick black and red gingham flannel. I could spend all winter in a shirt with this pattern, so why not wrap my tree in it?
For this particular tree, I opted for an “Into the Woods” theme. Although the tree bears no resemblance, the theme was inspired by the movie of that name that’s coming out soon and Taylor Swift’s new song. (People, you have to take whatever inspiration you can get wherever you can get it, no questions asked.)
As much as I love traditional ornaments, it’s always fun to think outside the box when it comes to Christmas tree decor. (Donna of Funky Junk Interiors is the queen of unique tree trimmings.)
These red lanterns are the perfect non-traditional ornament! Not only do they go with the tree, but you can put smaller ornaments, battery operated tea lights, or other treasures inside the lanterns.
I also found an inexpensive Christmas village, so I just tucked several of the houses right inside the tree.
Lastly, I picked up these adorable woodland creatures (a.k.a. squirrels) and added them as well.
I then threw on some traditional ornaments to fill in anywhere things looked a little sparse.
Finally, to bring my “Into the Woods” theme home, I added some icy red berry picks and a few snow covered pinecones.
What to see more Christmas Trees? Check out these:
- Navy Blue Christmas Tree
- Flocked Christmas Tree
- Rainbow-Inspired Christmas Tree
- White Flocked Christmas Tree in Gold and Green
- Rustic Modern Christmas Tree
With that, my tree was complete! Colorful, warm, and cozy. I think it turned out pretty well. What do you think?
See how the other 12 Days Bloggers are decking their halls.
Front Door Christmas Decorating from Shanty 2 Chic
Branch Candle Centerpiece from Funky Junk Interiors
Blue and White Christmas Decorating from Thistlewood Farms
Advent Calendar from Songbird
Colorful and Crafty Printables from Remodelaholic
I live in the woods, and so love the theme of your tree! The buffalo check ribbon is a great idea for a garland. My Christmas tree this year is decorated with salt dough stars that I made. I painted them white and silver and covered in a coat of Mod Podge. They turned out nicely, and were free, so you can’t beat that! Thanks for your great blog, full of inspiration and positivity.
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Totally meant 12 feet tall—Pregnancy brain has never fails me sadly…
Firstly, I stalked my Christmas tree….I truly stalked it…I waited till it went on clearance 75% off two years ago. I fell in love with it, never having seen one quite like it…The leaves are frayed giving in an incredibly realistic look, its 8 feet tall, full, gorgeous and initially was way out of my price range a whopping nearly 400.00 dollars…Anyhow, the tree is special because 1.> I stalked it till I was able to get the manager to hold the display for me and then snag it for a steal…2.> It’s special because it’s my very first tree, the first tree I celebrated Christmas with my children. 3.> My husband decorates the tree beautifully every year…I know what I like, but he has got an eye for perfect placement. ….This is it what makes our tree so very special! ….Love the site, subscribing to your mailing list so I can continually have eye candy!
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Our family heirloom ornaments and the ones made by our little one, which become new heirlooms, are what make our tree special.
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What I love on my tree are all the ornaments we have bought for the children each year according to their interests at the time
We have a tree cut from our land in Maine
Where are those lanterns from?! I need those for my tree. I’m attempting a snow day theme with sled ornaments, mixed sizes of snowballs, funky sweater and mitten ornaments, and a large pair of ice skates for the tree topper. I also have some faux birch bark garland to add.
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What makes my Christmas tree special are the ornaments that I put on it from my childhood, family and dear friends and also special pet ornaments for pets that live with me now and those who I have lost.
My Christmas tree is very special because it needs to be a long-needle white pine just like the ones we raised on our Christmas tree farm when I was growing up. There is no winter smell better than that of a freshly-cut pine tree.
I love the lights on the Christmas tree. There is nothing better than sitting with the lights all off and just the lights of the tree flickering. Brings me back to my childhood.
My tree is special because it is decorated with the ornaments from mine and my husbands’ childhoods, as well as the ornaments we’ve collected since we started our family together. Now my children have ornaments from each year so we’re carrying on the tradition, because someday those ornaments will be on their trees!
My fav part of our tree is the ornaments we have collected from around the world in our travels….
My Christmas tree is extra special as it holds a lifetime of ornaments I’ve crafted, collected from my travels or to commemorate special occasions. Each one gives me so much pleasure as I relive special memories and times in my life while decorating the tree and enjoying them all during the Holiday Season.
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My tree is special to me and my family because I have so many personalized ornaments representing each of us through the years. I’m older than dirt, and I still have my very first “Shine Bright” stenciled ornament from the fifties…
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