What? Another super sexy alternative Christmas Tree idea, I hear you say? Hurrah! We love them too. This one is more hands on than the last one I told you about over here. It’s perfect for you creative types or for crafty family times. I think it is perfect for the kitchen or a kid’s room where a tree isn’t always suitable but you still want some Christmas touches. I might try and do one idea a week in the run up to Christmas…or am I getting carried away here?
Below is my easy how-to guide below (with pictures) on how to make one yourself. One lucky person can win a complete kit thanks to B+Q who have provided all the materials for someone to make one tree at home.
This is the kit you’ll need….Christmas lights, Christmas Decorations. And then some hooks, chalk and chalkboard paint. Simples!
Start with a chalkboard background – this can either be directly painted on to the wall or I like the idea of painting a large piece of cardboard that you can then prop up on your mantlepiece.
For the chalk tree part, lightly sketch out the desired shape on to your wall {you can copy the pattern above). I think doing it freehand will adds personality as it is not so perfect….but that is just me. If you love a neater line, then use a ruler. My tip: keep a damp cloth to hand to wipe away any mistakes.
Next – is the important bit – you need to decide where you want your decorations. Do you want a few dotted across your design? Or would you prefer your tree to have a lot more? I think this tree is a great way to show off your most treasured baubles or special ones the kids have made. Once you’ve picked out the perfect spot, attach some sticky hooks like the ones pictured above, these will be for your lights and your baubles.
To decorate, drape your lights from top to bottom, as you would with a real tree and then fill in the gaps with the decorations of your choice. Battery powered ones would be perfect for this! Finish with a light and a star at the top. If you need a little more help – you can watch the how-to video here.
There you go – the perfect Alternative Christmas tree! Love this as much as me, then need to check my crazy Pinterest board – dedicated to Alternative Christmas Tree ideas.
Follow WeLoveHomeBlog.com’s board [Alternative] Christmas trees on Pinterest.
The project will take you about 2 hours with drying time. We love Alternative Christmas trees at WeLoveHome. If you’re quick, you can still enter my other competition to win a piece of Christmas Tree art.
How to win you very own kit provided by the rather lovely team at B+Q?
**T+C: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. This is a competition for one winner to win one kit of the following: All the decorations in the image. 1 x set of fairy lights. 1 small tin of chalkboard paint. 1 x pack of sticky hooks. (Not included is the home items in the bottom of the pic, chalk or the materials you would need to do the painting.). When entering this competition you are also signing up to WeLoveHomeBlog’s newsletter. If you wish to not be included on my mailing list, then please just get in touch and I will remove you. Thank you . Competition ends on 10.12.15. The winner will be picked at random. Each means to enter increases your chance of winning. The winner will be contacted by myself where you will be asked for your postal address. The prize itself will be sent out by B+Q – and they will be taking full responsibility of this. I will inform them within one working week of the competition closing who won. Winner will be announced on my all my social media channels.
Like this idea for my daughters room or the dining room 🙂
Christmas tree topper
This is such a cool idea! I love making Christmas cards in the run up to Christmas. 🙂
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Opening presents.
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Gingerbread houses!
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The Christmas Wreath
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brandy butter
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