Woodland Inspired Christmas Tree
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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?
Our Christmas tree is extra special because it is decorated with ornaments that hold special memories for each of us . Together as a family we decorate our tree filling our home with laughter and love as we remember and talk about each ornament and where it came from and where it will be placed on the tree.
Anything to do with decorating makes me happy and especially the christmas tree.
Decorating the tree brings memories of childhood days, and thats what makes decorating the tree special.
My handmade ornaments from years of the past make the tree special.
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My Christmas Tree is inspired by favorite NFL team the Kansas City Chiefs. So the colors on the tree are red and gold and there are alot of Kansas City Chiefs and football themed ornaments on it.
I pinned this!
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I love ornaments! Ones homemade and others that have special meaning.
Love our ornaments from vacations past
Love the tree! For me the most special part of the season is Celebrating Jesus Birth-
I love your ideas. You are truly talented. I just broke the large glass dome that I put over my Christmas ornaments, so Target here I come.
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Without a doubt, what makes our Christmas tree extra special are the vintage ornaments that were my grandparent’s (and that my mother grew up with). Although our tree never looks the same year to year we always use these! 🙂
What makes my tree special are the ornaments on it that my children helped me make when they were little.
A special tree is made up of memories ( like my ornaments), or an eye catching ribbon or colors, etc. whatever makes you feel happiness. I love thinking of all the students ( I am a teacher) that gave me an ornament. They were usually the kids I remembered anyway. I have a mix of my ornaments from my childhood and ornaments I was given by my family over the years. It all works together and is beautiful.
Sentimental Ornaments that have been in my family for generations are the best on the tree. My family always debates over who gets to put the “special” ornaments on the tree each year!
Our tree this year has the flavor of “Who-ville”. Adorable.
Your tree is lovely! Mine is special because of my huge ornament collection. I’ve been a music teacher for many years, and students would learn I had a collection and want to add to it. Many of my ornaments are vintage, handmade or one-of-a-kind. Decorating the tree is a trip down memory lane.
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We have started giving each of our children a new ornament each year that is representative of their interests at the time, and it is such a walk down memory lane to pull them out each year as we decorate the tree.