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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My tree is filled with ornaments my children receive each year and it shows what they were into every year
Such a lovely tree. I always think I will do a themed tree and then I always resort to my traditional, handed down and homemade ornaments like every other year. I just may have to change things up a bit this year!
Although we switched to an artificial tree a few years ago, I still can use all the ornaments we’ve accumulated through the years. I still have the one my 1st grade teacher made me in 1967! The ornaments are the best part of our tree.
Using vintage ornaments makes our tree special!
Love your charming Christmas tree! It’s really not so much what is on my tree as to who is helping me! I just love when the grandchildren come over and help me decorate it and even though the ornaments are not perfectly placed, it brings a smile to my face remembering who placed them there.
My tree is made special by all the unique ornaments made by my now adult children several each year along with my creations. Fond memories flood thru me as I carefully hang each one near a white twinkling light. And this year, the collection grows with art from my grandchildre! I am blessed!
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Such a great tree! What makes my tree special? The 100+ handmade ornaments I have lovingly cross-stitched for it through the years… They always make me so proud each year when I decorate my tree!
I’ve been subscribed since last year when I discovered you. 🙂
Our tree is special because I gave it, and the decorations, to a family that didn’t have one last year. A member of the family sent me a photo of it decorated with the children and their big happy smiles.
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The favorite part of my Christmas Tree is that my young adult daughters decorate it themselves! This gives me the opportunity to discover what is special to them and to re-tell the stories that they are actually interested in. : )
Handmade ornaments make our tree extra special!
Love your tree!! SO beautiful!!
I have five children and two dogs so I just drool over trees like yours!!
I do love our family tree though with all my heart!!
All the home made ornaments going back over two decades!
It is just so much fun to go down memory lane!!
Love getting your e-mails, always such inspiration and delight. Putting on each years ornaments always brings such a good feeling of every Christmas in the past. I enjoy putting up a Christmas tree and checking out others as passing by in daily travels to and from.
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My tree is special cause of all the things my children have made me over the years at Christmas time.
Michael – I subscribe to your email/newsletter, Facebook page & Pinterest. YOU are amazing!!!
Our tree is extra special this year because my two daughters (ages 10 & 12) set it up entirely on their own. Magic XO