Four Ways to DIY a Christmas Tree

To dress up your paper tree, you can use a hole punch or shaped punch like a star pattern to add some designs to the paper. Add string lights to the tree for illumination but make sure to use LED lights because incandescent bulbs can get hot, which is dangerous with paper decorations.

Make a tree from flowers or ferns

A floral or greenery arrangement can make an excellent tree in a pinch. The trick here is getting the shape right. Using a container with a wide opening, start with your tallest stems at the center of your arrangement and work outwards using shorter and shorter stems as you go. To help keep your stems organized and achieve the shape of a tree, you can use foam rings to hold your layers together. Begin by using your smallest ring on your longer, center stems and work your way outward up to your largest ring, covering over the foam with greenery or ornaments.

Use your out-of-season tomato cage

Gardeners will like that they can use out-of-season tomato cages to make a Christmas tree. This one is good for the yard as well as inside. All you need to do is flip your round tomato cage upside-down and bend the stakes together to make a point. You can use some floral wire to hold them in place if they’re hard to bend. Then, string some lights, garland, or whatever decorations you like around the outside to make it yours.