How To: Make The Most of a Cheap Christmas Tree
A Christmas Tree comes out for a short period of time every year and many of us don't find the investment worth it to buy a more expensive tree. There are a few tricks and tips I can share with you that I used to amp up my $40 Christmas tree and that will help you achieve a thicker, better lit, more glamorous looking Christmas tree without spending a whole lot of money.
When assembling the tree, make sure to take the time to really spread out each branch. Some branches are harder to reach once the tree is fully assembled so take these moments to really fill it out. Spread the branches in multiple directions.
Pick up inexpensive tree-like garland to wrap around the trunk and the bare parts of each branch. If you can fork out a bit go for a lighted garland to add more light to the inner parts of the tree. (You can also wait to pick this up after Christmas to score it on clearance)
Take all the mirrored/shiny ornaments you can gather and hang them at the base of each branch. This will reflect the lights and images of the branches to visually allude to more thickness.
And lastly, fill in any spots that are a bit sparse with realistic picks and ornaments. A little bit of real or fake greenery goes a long way in beefing up an inexpensive Christmas tree. The ones I found were from the dollar store so it was a really inexpensive investment.
Then you can fill the tree with as many ornaments your heart desires. This doesn't have so much to do with making the tree look more realistic, but it still helps to camouflage all the bare spots that may not have quite filled in enough with picks and branch stretching.
I hope these tips help you make the most of the tree you have or the tree you can and want to afford. I always like to stretch a budget and have fun decorating with that always in the forefront of my mind. You can find more pictures from my Christmas Tree fluffing in the link below as well as home design ideas and inspiration, renovation experiences, and more on my journey to creating beautiful spaces meant for living in.
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very nice thank you
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I bought a cheap small 4ft. tree at an thrift store and then added more branches with ones at an art and craft store when they were marked down. I tried to get branches with pine cones and holly on them. My tree is much fuller and realistic looking.
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