DIY Tree Collar
DIY tree collar made from everyday items for free!!
Made from all our leftover Christmas decor!
We already have 3 trees with tree collars in our main living area so I didn’t want to spend another $40 for the kids Christmas tree in our downstairs so I decided to make one out of an extra Amazon box (lord knows we have a bajillion of those lying aruond this time of year) some scrap fabric, but wrapping paper would work just as good as long as it was thick enough to not see the hbox through it, some leftover ribbon and my glue gun! Steps and pictures listed below
Step 1: Measure your tree base and cut the box to the right height and width
Step 2: Wrap your box with the fabric- just like a present! If you’re using fabric, a hot glue gun will probably work best. If you’re using wrapping paper normal tape should be fine!
Step 3: Lay out your ribbon pattern and get gluing! I was trying to make mine look like a Christmas drum, lol! Fun fact: little drummer boy is my favorite Christmas song.
Step 4: Layer on any extras. I doubled up the ribbon and added pompoms in the peaks. I would have like to add a little gold to it to make it more Christmasy/festive but we didn’t have any on hand and this was a ZERO dollar project. No new dollars being spent.
Then let the kids decorate their tree (however they want…. ahh!)
Happy Crafting!!
Images edited by: Aubrey Elle Photography
Small Businesses to Support
Small businesses in MA and further to support this holiday season- and every other season!
It’s not Small Business Saturday anymore but they definitelt still need your support this holiday season! I’ve rounded up some of my favorites.
Can’t get on here and talk about small businesses without plugging my hubby who is an amazing builder!
Make sure to check out his instragram: @j.r.trubia_construction
I’ve been in love with House of Golightly for years and I finally found a spot for one of her prints in my house! It’s in our girls room and adds to the rooms modern traditional vibe (if that even makes sense) :-)
etsy: Lisa Golightly, instagram: @houseofgolightly
Aubrey is an amazing photographer on the South Shore who is the sweetest person ever. She will make you feel so comfortable and have your pictures turn out amazing!
Instagram: @aubreyellephotography
Spruced Furniture Refinishing is a small business run by an awesome mom of two boys! She takes drab, out of date, old furniture and makes it new and fresh again! see for yourself
Facebook: Spruced Furniture Refinishing
Check out Linds Loves Ink and her custom caligaraphy letters to santa! Such a special treat for a little believer to recieve.
Instagram: @Lindslovesink
Lindsey also does custom watercolor house prints. Perfect for Christmas gifts
@Lindslovesink
Have to add in my super talented brother-in-law as well. Him and my husband have been building houses together 20 years. They are the best!
check out his instagram too: @trubia_construction
Crystal W Design is an Indie Textile Designer that creates amazing prints. She works with Society 6 so any print you like of hers can be made into pretty much anything! We have pillows but the print came in shower curtains, rugs, mousepads, etc!