Woodland Inspired Christmas Tree
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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:
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- 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?
I do a different tree each year, but my signature touch is tons and tons of amber colored lights. They just make it for me. And I’m subscribed to the mailing list!
our tree is always different and each year is different but we always buy each other an ornament and that is one of my favorite things about the tree is al the memories 🙂
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My snowflake ornament made from my original wedding invitation is my favorite decoration on the tree. I look forward to hanging it every year!
Well, Michael, you’ve done it again! Another piece of gorgeousness. Behold, your themed Christmas tree.
By the way, also retweeted under @Renmeleon.
Thank you for sharing all of these, eating it up!
My daughter and I always try to do something handmade for our tree each year. Usually it’s paper chain and various ornaments. This year I got industrious and finger-knitted two garlands for our tree, and made a few paper ornaments, as well as painted some pre-made paper mache ones. You can see photos of everything on my Instagram @Renmeleon AND I invite all of you, you too Michael!, to come download all the freebies I am giving away on my site. Paper toys, ornaments, and useful things like greeting cards and gift tags. I’m also putting together a caroling book and a cookie cookbook for instant free download. I love this time of year and love giving away stuff.
Registered for the emails! Looking forward to more.
I love the trees under glass, such a great idea. I think what really makes it beautiful (aside from the adorable houses) is that the color palette is simple. Great job. Merry Christmas!
I subscirbed via email.
Our tree is special because it is fresh from our family’s farm.
The Christmas tree I have set up in my living room is decorated with vintage glass ornaments that I inherited from my parents. I have no idea how old they are, and both my parents have passed on so I can’t ask, but they make me nostalgic 🙂
I don’t celebrate Christmas. No tree here I say
I keep a mix of ornaments on my tree that remind me of Christmas’ past, such as my first Christmas ornament.
My Christmas tree (decorations) is extra special to me because every year since I was born my grandma would give me (and my brothers) an ornament. She would choose them based on where she would go on vacation, what we were into at that time, and even a couple she passed down from when she was a child. Now that she has passed away, they remind me of her and the memories that come with each of them.
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What makes my tree so special is all the special keepsake ornaments from my childhood. I also collect ornaments from each trip we take to add even more memories.
I started putting nothing but, bear ornaments on my tree in 1984 for my oldest child’s first Christmas. I made several of them before he was born. I collected some very unique ones.
The paper chain my daughter and I made this week. Otherwise I’d have to say the Norwegian Rosemaled ornament – it’s just beautiful in blue and white.
My Christmas tree is special because of the people around it!
Merry Christmas!!
I am already on your mailing list, signed up after the first entry I read. =)
What makes my tree special is (of course the ornaments as we have some from kidhood that my parents would buy for us each year, there is a glass ball ornament that was my great-grandmother’s that goes on last like the icing on the cake or a cherry on a sundae, and then there are the glass icicles that I purchased two at a time from a local glass blower for my mom) but also the time we set aside to put the tree up. We all get carried away with the hustle and bustle of the holidays so my family sets aside time specifically on my mom’s birthday (Dec. 10th) to put up the tree and deck it out with whatever color theme my mom has chosen for the year. We put on the Chipmunks Christmas album, Bing Crosby and the Caroleers, the Carpenter’s Christmas and from there dad gets to choose the tree decorating soundtrack, all on vinyl of course because it wouldn’t be Christmas without the crackling of the old records. Since we know decorating can take a while there is usually a cookie and wassail break in there somewhere. =) So the ornaments on our tree are special but the time we get together to keep up a Christmas tradition is what makes our tree extra special. It’s wonderful to see everyone’s comments and how so many different traditions are celebrated! Thanks for asking 😉
I love our tree as every year I get a Hallmark ornament for everyone with some sort of meaning for that year. I love looking at them and remembering our life together.