21 Christmas Tree Ideas

Chrsitmas is just around the corner, but I’m all for bringing the Chrsitmas cheer out early any year! I love a classic Christmas tree, but these unique Chrsitmas tree ideas will get you thinking outside of the box (or uhh… tree)! From books to cars to baking, there is something for everyone on this list of Christmas tree ideas. If you’re in the market for ornaments, don’t miss this post with 17 DIY Christmas ornaments.

Modern Christmas Tree

Christmas tree decorations don’t have to be boring! Give the Chrsitmas tree a modern, simple twist this year with things like brown paper bags, yarn, or rainbows.

1. Brown Paper Bag Christmas Tree

Brown paper never looked so good! (Well these thankful placemats are pretty cute, too!) See more details at Crafts a la Mode.

2. Modern minimalist Chrsitmas tree

If you have a small space, this Christmas tree idea is a single strand of lights with a few thumb tacks.

3. Crochet Christmas Tree

If you’re on the hunt for a cute Christmas tree, this is it! This adorable tree also makes me want to learn to crochet. I love the multi colored pom pom ornaments. Image via Navan History.

4. Rainbow Christmas Tree

Can’t pick a Chrsitmas tree color scheme? Go rainbow! I love love the addition of the sunshine bursts at the top of the tree! See the complete tutorial and tons more pictures at Inspired by Charm.

5. Rainbow Laundry Christmas Tree

Give your Christmas tree a pop of color with… laundry! Best part? Laundry is free and you have plenty of it on hand. This rainbow Christmas tree is simple, silly and fun!

6. Kids Chrsitmas Tree

This adorable, modern kids Christmas tree is decorated with felt, paper, and yarn! It’s perfect for toddlers and pets!

State pride Christmas trees

Do you know which state produces the most Christmas trees each year? It’s Oregon! Oregon produces nearly 5 million Christmas trees each year. If you’re boasting with state pride, here are 4 Christmas tree theme ideas you don’t want to miss.

7. Cowboy Christmas Tree

This is my mom’s Texas tree, so it’s extra special to me. My mom and I handmade many of the ornaments and then we collected things like bandanas, toy guns, bells and barbed wire to add to the mix. The tree skirt is a blanket!

8. Beach Christmas Tree

Shells, star fishes, and sailboats make this beach Chrsitmas tree come alive! Consider making some simple beach christmas ornaments out of drift wood or adding sand to clear plastic ornament balls. I also love the wave of white poinsettias in place of a tree skirt. This beach themed tree would be perfect for a Florida Christmas! (Image via Flickr.)

9. Patriotic Christmas Tree

This patriotic Christmas tree was spotted in my a local non profit called Hero’s Night Out. I love the idea of adding more red and blue stars, flags, and sparklers to take it up a notch!

10. Ohio State Christmas Tree

Most of Andy’s extended family lives in Ohio and their love for Ohio State is big. Just add a few buckeyes and this Christmas tree is perfect!

Hobby Inspired Christmas Trees

11. School Themed Christmas Tree

This would be such a cute tree for a school or classroom! Best part? You likely have most of the ornament materials on hand! Crayons, markers, and glue sticks can be used to decorate the tree for December and then used to craft with come January. I also love the little paper cut out school buses.

12. Baking Inspired Chrsitmas Tree

Cookie cutters, peppermints, and gingerbread cut outs would make great additions to a baking themed Christmas tree!

13. Car Christmas Tree Theme

Black and white checkered everything plus simple red ball ornaments will make any car lovers Christmas tree dreams come true. (Image via Corvette Blog.)

Character Christmas Trees

14. Grinch Chrsitmas Tree

Stephanie turned a 5′ tall cedar hedge into this Grinch Christmas tree masterpeice! It’s perfection! For the complete tutorial, check out Garden Therapy.

15. Star Wars Christmas trees

If you’re a Star Wars lover, these trees are perfect. Bonus: Halloween masks double as tree toppers!

16. Snowman Tree

If you don’t get to make snowmen where you live, this snowman Christmas tree is perfect you!

17. Santa Tree

This is such a clever christmas tree theme idea! Simply wrap a green Chrsitmas tree in red mesh ribbon and add a black belt to the middle. Genius!

Unique Chrsitmas Trees

These clever Chrsitmas trees are my personal favorite! I love that you can make a tree out of anything, from books to candy!

18. Book Christmas Tree

This book Christmas tree is perfect for a library, classroom, or the book lover! I would love a small version as a table top tree in my house.

Here’s another version of the book Chrsitmas tree made by bookloversnest because I can’t help myself!

19. Candy Christmas trees

Put that leftover Halloween candy to good use and make a candy tree! All you need is white poster board and a hot glue gun to whip up these tasty trees!

20. Peacock Feathers

Simple and sassy, you can’t go wrong with peacock feathers and a blue and green themed Christmas tree! (Image via Flickr.)

21. Family Christmas Tree

This is another one of my mom’s awesome Christmas tree themes. We made these cute picture ornaments out of foam board and old school pictures.We even adde tiny real picture frames to the tree.

22. White House Christmas Tree

It is also fun to note that the White House has created a themed Christmas tree since 1961. Jacqueline Kennedy started the tradition with a Nutcracker Christmas tree theme. The tree below is from 2011 and represents the theme of “Shine, Give, Share“. The tree was decorated with cards written by children of U.S. military members and covered in military memorabilia.

Have you ever put together a themed Christmas tree? Which one of these Christmas tree theme ideas is your favorite? I’d love to hear…

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Comments

colt says
October 30, 2017 at 12:57 pm
lol star wars
ugly christmas sweaters says
September 22, 2016 at 11:24 am
so so beautiful! I love this ornaments!
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April 4, 2016 at 9:56 am
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shopify themes says
July 27, 2015 at 4:25 am
WOW just what I was searching for. Came here by searching for themes
Jamie H says
November 25, 2013 at 5:14 pm
When my sister and I got older and didn’t mind my mom getting rid of our homemade ornaments my parents had a red, green, and gold themed tree. It had a lot of music related stuff on it too.
Before Hubby and I had kids, our theme was different shades of blue and white with various snowman.
Linda Smith says
November 24, 2013 at 1:32 pm
this has been my favorite collection. I love the Asian tree, and the sailboat and I liked the White House tree idea – they were all great -oh yes and the inverted tree was fun- thank you for sharing .
Bonnie @ Uncommon says
December 4, 2012 at 4:21 pm
What a fabulous collection jamie! That Santa tree is adorable! 😉
Emily says
December 4, 2012 at 9:57 am
So pretty! Thanks for the inspiration!
- Jamie Dorobek says
  December 4, 2012 at 10:26 am
  You’re welcome, Emily! Thanks for checking out C.R.A.F.T.!
Ira Morse says
November 23, 2012 at 1:18 am
What a great collection of Christmas tree here…my favorite was the #6 so simple but has an elegant look…
Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says
November 22, 2012 at 11:46 am
I’ve never had a themed tree … unless you count “covered in children’s homemade ornaments” as a theme. 🙂 I love that upside down tree!
Bethany says
November 30, 2010 at 10:14 am
I do so love me a theme–I think the Yummy Tree is my fave from your list–suits my eclectic nature these days.
Last year our tree theme was "tacky"–we have a million and seven ornaments so we took only the tackiest and put them on the tree.
- Earlene Houx says
  August 11, 2013 at 12:57 pm
  I think that the favorite themed tree was one that I did at my Hair Salon. I did it with old hair products, hats, cosmetics and such. One year I did one with a 50’s tree with turquoise cars, poodle skirts, hula hoops and records. I could go on and on because everytime I get an ‘IDEA’ I want to go with it but, how many trees can I get in a house?