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
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Every year when we decorate our Christmas tree we love to reminisce about all the ornaments and where they came from….we have ones from vacation, ones that were in my husbands and my families and of course all the ones the kids made when they were little!
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My Christmas tree is special because the ornaments are almost all gifts to me from family and friends.
i try to find unique decorations in thrift shops during the year so the hunt makes it exciting!
Your tree is gorgeous! My tree is special, because it has homemade ornaments with our kids pics and fun reminders of previous years.
The best thing about Christmas is all the tradition. Ornaments you have had since childhood. Cookie baking. Presents under the tree.
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In addtion to the main tree upstairs we have 2 smaller ones downstairs that the kiddos get to decorate. Watching and listening as they reminisce about each one is priceless!
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Our tree is special because its the first year our toddler is aware of Christmas and we are adding advent ornaments to it. He loves being able to put his special mark on the tree everyday!
Our tree is special because it will be carrying ornaments from three continents, these are the momentos that our family members have brought from the different places we’ve lived in during the different stages of our lives. I’m excited to bring home something for the tree this year from Grenada where I have been studying for the last two years.
Our tree is special because it displays some of the many ornaments that were given to me by my former first graders. After teaching 28 years, I have way too many to display at once, so the ornaments go by one of my first grade mantras: take turns!!!
My tree is getting more and more special each year…we let the children pick out a new ornament every year, only one, so they all have to agree on it! I love Christmas! I love this 12 Days you bloggers got going on !
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Our tree is filled with ornaments that my husband received each year from his mom. He has one from every Christmas from birth until she passed away. The oldest ornaments tend to be my favorites.
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What makes our tree special is our five kids. Each year we sit down as a family and each make a new ornament for the tree, plus the kids always make at least one new ornament at school, so our tree is filled with lovely memories of our crazy family. ;0)
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Our tree is special because my husband and I designed it together a few years ago, and still use our favorite “us” ornaments on it.