Mini Christmas Tree

Dress up a Dollar Store Mini Christmas Tree to make it really shine

Dollar Store Mini Christmas Tree

Do you need a little bit of Christmas cheer but lack room? Pick up a mini Christmas tree from the dollar store. They are a great starting point to have fun decorating a little tree on a budget. And it’s a fun project for kids of all ages. My toddler helped decorate this tree with me.

I like that there are so many different styles of mini trees. Find one that appeals to you. It could be flocked, or plain green, perhaps it’s a glittery tree. No one will recognize it when you’re done with it.

If you like this idea you should also check out the post from Day 10: Christmas Candle H older.

A Mini Christmas Tree is a great idea for small homes. You can decorate a dollar store mini tree so it looks more festive with some small-scale supplies.
-the Inspired Decorator

Mini Christmas Tree Supplies

1 Mini Christmas Tree

Ribbon or Twine

Christmas Bow (Gold)

Sparkly Ball picks

Berry picks

Scissors

Mini Pail or Decorative Container

Mini Pine Cones or Nuts (optional)

Fairy Lights (optional)

A few basic christmas wrapping supplies wil lhelp take this dollar store mini Christmas tree to the next level.

Step 1: Fluff The Branches

You’re going to want to spend some time fluffing out the branches of your tree. This alone will elevate it from dollar store status by giving it a fuller look. Separate and spread every individual branch in various directions for a more natural look.

Step 2: Cut Ribbons

I got this idea from The Lived In Look. Martina cuts her ribbon into 3′ strips then tucks and hangs them in various directions on her tree. It looks so great on her tree, especially with the different types of ribbons she used. Take a look at her Christmas Tree decorating tutorial.

Cut ribbon into six inch strips to make them easier to weave into the mini Christmas tree in various directions

Step 3: Place Ribbon On Tree

It’s trim to hang your ribbon pieces on your tree. Tuck the ends into the center of the tree and wind the ribbons around the tree in various directions. You can even go vertically through the tree. You really want to try and fill the spaces and give your tree interest.

Use different types of ribbon onto the tree in layers for interest. After the sparkly silver ribbon was on, some twine ribbon was added to match the rustic burlap base. — My little helper was eager to place many layers of different ribbons/garland on the tree. After the shiny silver ribbon, he added twine to match the burlap covered base.

Step 4: Add Sparkly Balls

In previous craft tutorials, I have used these sparkly gold ball picks. This time I am leaving the picks on so I can secure them in the branches. Look for wide spaces amongst the branches that the sparkly balls can fill. Use as many as you want. Consider these the baubles and Christmas balls of your mini Christmas tree.

Use the sparkly balls to fill in gaps and open spaces in your mini tree.

Step 5: Add Berries, Nuts, and Cones In the Tree

The berries add a fun pop of color to the tree. Place them all over the place, including deeper into the tree branches so give it fullness. Let those bright berry colors peep out between branches and really dress up your mini tree. This is also a good time to add little pine cones, mini poinsettias or string a garland of fairy lights into the boughs too. Really dress up your tree to your heart’s desire.

Place erries, pine cones, and nuts throughout the mini Christmas tree. Make sure to set some pieces deeper into the tree and have others right on the tips of the branches

Step 6: Place The Star

What’s a mini Christmas tree without a topper? You can use a simple Christmas bow for presesnts as a tree star. Take the adhesive square off of the back of the bow, but leave the staple intact. I actually bent the staple upward/outward in the center a bit. This gave the staple a little bit of a gap between it and the bow. Then you’ll pull the topmost tip of the mini tree through the staple gap. You can adjust the star so that it’s more secure on the tree branch or twist it to center it better.

A Christmas bow can make a simple star on the top your your mini tree

Step 7: Set Tree In Container

You don’t have to do this step if you like the base of your mini tree. The burlap wrap on the one I have is a nice rustic touch. But it also fits perfectly into a mini pail. Purple is my son’s favorite color, so of course the pail had to be purple for his mini Christmas tree.

A container with a pop of color really adds interest to the mini Christmas tree.

I’d love to hear how your own mini trees turned out! Did you choose a color scheme or a theme? Will you be keeping it or gifting it? Check out the other diy home decor ideas in the 12 Crafts of Christmas series and share these ideas with your friends! Make sure to join me for the final post of the series, Day 12. This is a great centerpiece!