Copper and Wood Tree
by
Zest it Up
3 Materials
$20
45 Minutes
Easy
I am a sucker for bringing the outdoors in. So it will be no surprise when I tell you about my latest greatest project. While I was out on a walk I saw a HUGE branch that was covered with moss, I couldn’t help but start turning my wheels on how I could justify bringing this branch home. After all I really love trees and because our property doesn’t really have any I am always dreaming about having one or two towering trees to call my own. {wow I sound like a hippie tree hugging nerd} But anyways, after seeing these awesome starry twinkle lights and letting my mind wander I came up with a creation. Now just to go and claim my tree…..
I coaxed hubby along into helping me…
After all I needed some muscle to help fit this big ol’ branch
I was thinking we needed some more ambiance in our living room, these twinkle lights will be perfect for when we are watching a movie or simply want to leave a light on for guests….
But when I got home I seemed to have forgotten just how tall my living room is! I went back to collect the branches that my dear husband cut off only to zip tie back on….
Snip those zip ties
(you can cover them up or just leave them- you can’t seem them much when the lights are on though)
Wrapping wrapping and more wrapping….
I used a 72ft light plus a 30ft light and a smaller 5ft light (aka think about how much branch you will be covering when you order your lights)
Ahhh I love it!! Oh so fun, and you should see it when it’s dark- looks even better!! I leave this on when I have guests and it's the perfect light for the walk to the bathroom and near the door….
I think my doggy Lucy approves too:)
My tree branch is happy just leaning against the wall, but I would definitely recommend stabilizing your branch in a pot or basket with rocks/etc. to withstand any little ones.
Thanks for zestin!
xo,
Sam
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37 years ago I did the same thing. After the lights were on I wrapped the branches with cotton. It looked like snow and took the place of a Christmas tree. This was before I had furniture and kids.
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I love it and I bet you pretty Lucy loves it to
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