We bought a new tree after our old base cracked and broke. We used Duct Tape to secure it for another year of life, but this year, I was all for a new tree... Thank goodness for Black Friday sales because I got a pre-lit 7' tree for $50.
Anyway, what to do with that old tree that had no base???
First, I used the smaller branches to spruce up some of my original decor; my sideboard, my dining room table, my shelf... but I had another idea to make a wreath for my front door. I took all of my large branches from my old Tree and looped the wires around to make one large circle:
I just looped the wire with my pliers to hook them:
Then I sandwiched some more of the smaller branches to make it fuller, and fluffed them: 
And hung it on my door with my sparkly star:
I then took the tree top and glued it into a vase:
I put present boxes around the vase and secured it to a tray (which will eventually be covered with a tree skirt)...All in all I love the way things turned out. Especially for FREE!
OHHH, I have one that the base broke on - fell over right after opening gifts last year! Love the idea of just using one of the branches!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Must keep in mind for the after christmas sales. Buy a clearance one (cheap) and repurpose it.
ReplyDeleteNeat ideas, I love the wreath!
ReplyDeleteOh good ideas! The wreath turned out great! ~Lisa
ReplyDeletegreat ideas! My Nana had a small house and only used the top of her artificial tree for years! :)
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Great ideas! Thanks for sharing them on DIY Day.
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