How to use old fake xmas tree branches?
Somewhere I read about re-using old fake xmas tree branches, so I saved them only now I can't find the original idea. Duh!
Related Discussions
Any ideas on how to repurpose single earrings?
I do volunteer work for the Salvation Army and we get tons of earrings and so many do not have matches. Does anyone have any ideas on crafts that we could do to repur... See more
Upcycle ideas for 40 lb cat litter buckets
I have several that we use for pop cans to be crushed and tools I have hidden in a closet. What other uses can people come up with? I'm winding up with lots of these ... See more
How can I repurpose pickle jars?
I've been hanging on to these huge 2 quart pickle jars FOREVER. They're taking up ALOT of real estate in my kitchen cabinet. Since my creativity has gone kapoot I nee... See more
What can I do with an old wedding gown?
I have my mothers old wedding gown. I can't bring myself to get rid of it because it meant a lot to her. What can I do with it? Is there someone I could take it to... See more
Repurpose/recycle challenge!
A customer where I worked refused the offer of a coffee cup carrier because she had enough in her car and she hadn't seen anything on Pinterest to craft them into som... See more
What to do with empty powder drink containers?
I have about 200 empty powder drink containers with lids. there are 4 different shapes from different brands. Looking for ideas to repurpose.
What to do with old/vintage buttons ?
my mom gave me some old buttons. I think they are very nice and wanted to use them for cool crafts but I just went blank. I need an advice on an interesting crafty pr... See more
Linda
Here is some info for you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLZ4C4y8A5A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-4jJLMrKjs
https://www.instructables.com/id/Artificial-Tree-Repurposed-Christmas-Wreath-and-Mi/
Not sure what you saw but a couple of ideas I had were to make front door decor. You could affix into a wreath and decorate. Another would be to make swag either in the middle of the door or around the edges.
Wreath frames are $1 at Dollar Tree. Green wire and cutters are there too.
Here are some more ideas for your branches
https://fredgonsowskigardenhome.com/2012/11/20/some-ideas-for-repurposing-reusing-recycling-an-old-artificial-christmas-tree/
Here's a Hometalk link for repurposing old fake Christmas trees:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/christmas/faux-christmas-tree-repurposed-three-ways-25673053
Hopefully it's the one you were looking for .
Faux Christmas Tree Repurposed Three Ways
Hi Linda, here's how one person reused their old tree branches: https://www.instructables.com/id/Artificial-Tree-Repurposed-Christmas-Wreath-and-Mi/
You could make it into a garland
make a swag , garlands , center pieces
If you have real bushes such as cedar evergreens with softer branches that you want to put lights on, you can first wire the stiffer fake branches together in a shape that will go either in front of the real bush, or on top of the real bush. Then clip or wind the lights around this new frame that you made with the fake branches and set overtop or in front of the real bush.
The combination of the real and fake greenery will give an enhanced dark background for the lights.
Fake branches can also be used to fill in holes or gaps in the real bushes/hedges, or to hide the plugs or extension chords along a wall or on the ground.
Hi Linda,
Make a wreath by adding them to a frame or a Garland by stringing them together. Add other decorations and there you will have something new for Christmas. You could also make a table flower arrangement too, or add them to a vase of flowers. Decorate up the staircase etc.........
You could take bits of them and make decorations, also use small pieces of them as an addition to your bow on gifts.
Going to a larger scale, attach them to your birdbath.
Here's some ideas from Pinterest, maybe you could do your own adaptation:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/103512491409278723/
Here are a few ideas: 4 Crafts for Extra Christmas Tree Branches
You could put them in pots and decorate with white lights put in front of a fireplace or in front of your porch
Hi! Here's one I like:
https://www.thenavagepatch.com/faux-christmas-tree-repurposed-three-ways/2/
You can just use them like garland on a mantle or elsewhere. I fastened something like that above my front door once because mud swallows were trying to nest in that area.
Bundle them together with ribbon and hang on windows!
Here's a post that might help - https://www.thenavagepatch.com/faux-christmas-tree-repurposed-three-ways/
I like this idea:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6X7F3yI-Ks