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Home » Christmas Crafts » 19 Unique Christmas Trees

19 Unique Christmas Trees

November 7, 2022 By Jamie Dorobek 6 Comments

Looking for unique Chrsitmas trees this year? Don’t let space or the headache of lugging a real tree up 3 flights of stairs stand in the way of holiday decorating dreams! Use what you’ve got, even if that is yard sticks, books, bottle caps, cardboard, or egg cartons. Here are list 19 unique Christmas trees ideas that are sure to get your thinking outside of the box… or tree.

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Up-Cycled Christmas Trees

I divided this list of unique Christmas trees into three sections. The first section is dedicated to unique Christmas tree made of items you likely have on hand and can simply shred, paint, cut or stack to create a festive Christmas tree. Think: books, wrapping paper, cardboard, and ladders!

1. Book Christmas Tree

Kristin created this book Christmas tree with books and a dowel. For the complete tutorial check out her site, mediatinker.

Book Christmas tree

2. Chrsitmas tree tripod

My husband decorated this tripod Christmas tree in 2011. It was before I moved to Florida with him so I sent him a Christmas tree in a box. Instead of using the supplies as intended, he got creative and used them to decorate his tripod.

Christmas tree ideas

3. Shredded Paper

If a flocked christmas trees are more yoru style consider shredded paper! See more innovative Christmas trees from an installation at Michelle’s blog.

Shredded paper Christmas tree

4. Wrapping Paper

Here’s a simple way to use the small scraps of leftover wrapping paper, turn them into a Christmas tree masterpeice! Find the full tutorial on A Little Tipsy.

christmas tree ideas

5. Cardboard Christmas Tree

Turn a cardboard box into a 3D christmas tree for the kids to decorate. This cardboard christmas tree masterpeice was made by hoi pippo.

Christmas tree ideas

6. Bookshelf Christmas tree

Here’s another simple version of the book Christmas tree. Best part? It does not require drilling holes into the books. Simply rearrange the books you already own in a tree shape on a tall shelf.Christmas tree ideas

7. Ladder Christmas Tree

Add a little rustic charm to your Christmas decor with a ladder Christmas tree. Cover the ladder in snowflakes, seashells, or vintage ornaments. Whatever you choose, the Christmas ladder is sure to be a conversation peice. Find more beautiful images at Desire Empire.

Christmas tree ideas

8. Egg Cartons

While most people typically have at least one egg carton on hand, collecting 200 egg cartons would take time. If you look closely, the ornaments are used Nespresso pods. This tree is an up-cycled masterpeice!

Christmas tree ideas

Unique Christmas Trees

The second section of the unique Chrsitmas tree list is dedicated to Christmas trees crafted out of unusual things that most people do not have on hand. Things like fire hoses and lobster traps. I hope this list inspires you to turn things you have on hand into a one of kind Christmas tree!

9. Fire hose Christmas tree

Rachael submitted this picture of a friend’s firehose Christmas tree. She turned a 3.5” retired rubber fire hose into a unique Christmas tree and present. The hose is very rigid and took quite a bit of coaxing to get it into place. They used screws to adhere it to a wooden post. How perfect is the fire hat tree topper?

Fire hose Chrsitmas tree

10. Lobster Traps

If you’re anything like me, you likely don’t have 100’s of lobster traps on hand. But this idea could be done on a smaller scale with any type of box! Consider using cardboard boxes, gift boxes, or wooden crates. Image via Kennebunkport, Maine Christmas Prelude.
Christmas tree ideas

11. Wine Bottle Tree

This gorgeous “tree” is welded together and adorned with empty colored wine bottles, but wow!

Christmas tree ideas

12. Ornament mobile

If you have ornaments on hand, this modern Christmas tree mobile is perfect! Megan made this hanging Christmas tree with a few simple jewelry making tools and 100 green bulbs. Get the detailed tutorial at Not Martha.

Christmas tree ideas

Unique Christmas trees that hang

This list of Christmas trees is ideal for a small space. All of the trees below can be hung flat on a wall or window.

13. Doilies

Turn simple doilies into a beautiful window display with tape. (Image found via Mom Filter.)

Christmas tree ideas

14. One Strand of Lights

Use one strand of Christmas lights and a few thumbtacks to create a triangle shape on the wall. Doesn’t get much simpler than that!

Hanging Christmas tree

15. Toilet Paper

With a toilet paper shortage in our country, this might not be the best tree for 2020, but it turned out awesome! Who would have thought toilet paper could be so elegant? This tp Christmas tree is surprisingly chic and modern and can be hung on any blank wall. Image oringially found on feel desain.

Christmas tree ideas

16. Trinkets

While most people do have a junk drawer full or trinkets, this wall Chrsitmas tree takes the junk drawer to the next level. My favorite part are the framed pictures included on the Christmas tree. Consider doing this on a smaller scale to make it more manageable.

Christmas tree ideas

17. Christmas tree bottle caps

Turn trash into treasure by painting bottle caps green and arranging them in a Christmas tree shape on card stock. Consider making a larger on one a peice of card board.

Christmas tree bottle caps

18. Rulers

I love that this ruler Christmas tree is made on a cabinet door. It’s proof that a Christmas tree can be created out of anything on anything. Collect old rulers, measuring tape, and yard sticks to make a charming tree of any size. Oringially created by My Salvaged Treasures.

Christmas tree ideas

19. Christmas tree card holder

Here’s the perfect space saving, multi functional Christmas tree idea! Use your holiday cards to create a tree shape on the wall. This can be done with a DIY card holder like the one below or even with washi tape.

Christmas tree ideas

20. Stick Christmas Tree

Turtles and Tails crafted up this whimsical nature inspired Christmas tree with branches and a star fish as a topper.

DIY Christmas tree made of sticks

Which unique Christmas tree is your favorite? If you prefer a more traditional tree, you might like this post with 21 unusual Christmas tree themes.

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Comments

  1. Sarah Peters says

    December 21, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    lol I love the lobster trap and the egg carton trees. Where did you find the egg carton one?

    I made a tree completely out of pallets you would like too!

    http://www.premierhandling.com/latest-news/turn-recycled-pallets-christmas-tree/

    Reply
  2. Natasha says

    December 21, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    Love the trinkets one!

    Reply
  3. Ana says

    December 21, 2012 at 9:00 am

    Thanks for including my Tin Can Tree in the list! I love the books, bottle cap, and yardstick trees too!

    Reply
    • Jamie Dorobek says

      December 22, 2012 at 12:53 pm

      Ana, you’re welcome! Thanks for making realyl awesome free things 🙂

      Reply

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