50 DIY Christmas Tree Ideas

Christmas trees are a quintessential element of holiday decor, whether you prefer a classic style or a contemporary twist with vibrant colors. This year, take your holiday celebrations to the next level by crafting your own unique tree.

A DIY tree is not only a space-saving, budget-friendly option but also a fun activity for the whole family, and it’s a piece you’ll treasure for years to come. Here are some creative alternative trees you can make yourself:

Wood Herringbone Christmas Tree

Create a high-end look with a herringbone patterned tree, using a stencil for an easy yet sophisticated project.

All Natural Tree

Create a sustainable tree using branches and natural items like dried fruit and cinnamon sticks.

Christmas Tree Porch Sign

Transform reclaimed wood into a charming porch sign in the shape of a Christmas tree. Learn how to make this here.

Yarn Trees

Craft simple, charming trees by wrapping yarn around a cone-shaped floral foam, securing with hot glue, and adding a wooden star and a trunk made from dowels and blocks.

Cedar Shim Trees

Use cedar shims from a hardware store to create abstract trees, glue them together, paint them winter green, and wrap with LED string lights for a cozy glow.

DIY Alpine Trees

For a real tree look without the hassle, use thick branches and faux stems to build your own alpine tree. Get the full tutorial here.

Ornament Tree Luminary

Create an elegant ornament tree by attaching gold baubles to an acrylic frame and illuminating it with fairy lights. Get the full tutorial here.

Rainbow Ornament Tree

Frame chicken wire into a tree shape and decorate it with colorful ornaments for a vibrant mantel piece.

Spruce Wood Tree

If you’re handy with woodworking, craft a large wooden tree from spruce wood strips and a steel rod, complete with embedded tea lights and ornaments.

Space-Saving DIY Tree

Save space by hanging lights in a tree shape on your wall and decorating with garlands and ornaments.

Ladder Tree and Lush Garden

Transform a wooden ladder into a festive tree by decorating it with garland and natural ornaments

Twine-Wrapped Trees

Cover dollar store cones with twine and mini pom poms for a neutral but festive decor piece.

Doorknob Tree

Attach a rosemary plant to a crystal doorknob, and adorn with complementary ribbon or fabric for a simple yet stylish tree.

Mudcloth Patterned Wood Trees

Mimic African mud cloth with acrylic paint and a paint marker to create distinctive, patterned wood trees.Get the full tutorial here.

Dried Palm Leaf Tree

Revamp an old tree with dried palm leaves and starburst lights for a unique, season-long decoration.

Twig Tree Ornament

Make a hanging branch tree adorned with baubles and greenery for a quick, charming addition to your decor.

Elegant Pampas Grass Tree

Use pampas grass on an artificial tree base for an elegant look that requires minimal decoration.

Wood Tree Shelf Decor

Cut tree shapes from wood, paint them, and use them as colorful shelf decor.

Wood Scrap Tree

Construct a whimsical tree from overlapping triangular wood scraps for a playful decor piece.

Plastic Spoon Tree

Craft a tree from plastic spoons, glitter, and poster board for a fun, homemade decoration.Get the full tutorial here.

Industrial-Style Trees

Use old fence posts and rusty gears to create an industrial-style tree with a rustic charm.

Illuminated Christmas Tree Sign

Repurpose an old bulletin board into a lighted tree sign with painted stencils and string lights. Get the full tutorial here.

DIY Chicken Wire Tree

Shape chicken wire into a tree and fill it with branches for a budget-friendly, creative tree.

Pallet Christmas Tree Sign

Arrange reclaimed wood pallets into a tree shape, stencil with festive sayings, and add rustic touches.

Bottle Brush Tree Place Setting

Use doorknobs as bases for bottle brush trees to create charming place settings.

Fir Branch Decor

Hang a fir branch on the wall and decorate it with simple, rustic touches like pinecones and kraft-wrapped gifts.

String-Wrapped Wood Christmas Trees

Wrap small wooden trees in twine, rope, and string for a vintage-inspired look.

Wood Christmas Tree Farm

Create a rustic Christmas tree farm using reclaimed wood and stencils for a delightful decor piece.

Wood Ladder Tree

Use a wooden ladder as a creative tree alternative, decorated with lights and a star-shaped balloon.

Potted Branches

Display branches in a potted container, adorned with pinecones for a rustic touch.

A Mossy Green Tree

Assemble mossy branches into a tree and decorate with green and silver star ornaments.

Reclaimed Wood Porch Tree

Craft an outdoor tree from reclaimed wood, perfect for porch decor. Get the full tutorial here.

A Winter Wonderland Bedroom

Decorate a bedroom with evergreen branches and small gifts for a festive touch.

A Simple DIY Tree

Mount wooden sticks in a triangular shape on the wall and adorn with faux garland for an easy, natural tree.

Firewood Christmas Trees

Use firewood with tree-shaped ends to create rustic, cute Christmas trees. Get the full tutorial here.

Zigzag Hanging Christmas Tree

Hang string lights in a zigzag pattern on the wall, adding greenery and ornaments for a simple yet striking look.

DIY Wood Trees

Make small, colorful wood trees from dowels and scrap wood for easy, fun decorations.

Stenciled Wood Trees

Cut old fence posts into tree shapes, stencil with winter designs, and display in vintage containers.

Whimsical Tree

Create a hanging tree from branches and fairy lights, decorating with household items like bows.

Edible Tree

Construct a Christmas tree from broccoli and bell peppers for a cute and edible centerpiece.

Stenciled Plaid Wood Christmas Trees

Use reclaimed wood and a plaid stencil to make buffalo check trees, perfect for a coffee table centerpiece.

Bottle Brush Tree Wreath

Create a wintery wreath with a grapevine base, velvet ribbon, and bottle brush trees.

A Hanging White Tree

Hang a tree made from white-painted branches and silver and black ornaments above your bed for a striking display.