30+ DIY Alternative Christmas Trees

Christmas trees are staples of the holiday season. They can be beautiful, unique and the beginning of many holiday traditions. But they can also take up a lot of space, be costly and sometimes just don’t fit your personal style. If you’re looking for a tree that takes up less room (or NO room!), you want to add another tree to your Christmas collection, or you’re just trying to find a more non-traditional tree option that suits your personal taste, there are a lot of great alternative Christmas trees out there! We’ve got a list of our favorite ideas, and every one is a unique DIY.

30+ DIY Alternative Christmas Trees

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String Lights on Plywood Tree // A Pair and A Spare

String some lights in a tree shape on playwood! It’s as simple as that!

Copper Pipe and Fringe Trim Tree // Brit + Co.

Use copper pipe and fringe to create a whimsical wall tree.

License Plate Tree // A Piece of Rainbow

Use a license plate collection (or the printables found at the link) to make this funky tree.

Hardware Store Tree // At Charlotte’s House

Here’s another unique take on the wall tree – using bits and bobs from the hardware store.

Washi Tape Wall Tree // Craft and Creativity

Or keep it super simple with a washi tape outline and some decorative touches.

Post-It Note Wall Tree // A Pair and A Spare

With a few stacks of post-it notes and some patience you can make a fun tree on any wall!

Doily Tree // A Turtle’s Life For Me

This doily tree is made from paper doilies in a window, but you could use crocheted doilies as well – and hung on a wall it would look just as adorable.