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Mini Tree with Garlands Galore

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December 7, 2016

A couple weeks ago I was asked by my friend Stephanie from Casa Watkins Living whether I wanted to join in a Christmas Tree blog hop. With reckless confidence, I agreed to join the fun and then I had my realization. Folks. I cannot decorate Christmas trees. Like even a little bit. I see blogger after blogger sharing beautiful styled and thematic trees… and mine looks like someone sprayed silly string (affiliate) all over it.

Decorating a tree with DIY mini garlands galore.

If you’re joining me from Boxy Colonial… welcome! (And I’m so sorry…) Allow me to share my *vision*. My vision is usually OK… it’s just the execution that breaks down. So my vision for this mini tree was all these sweet fairy-like mini garlands with little mini things.

Decorating a tree with DIY mini garlands galore.

I actually love the various garlands in isolation. But including them on the tree is where I need a tutor. For garland #1, I used this cute star paper punch (affiliate) to make stars from leftover metallic paper. I simply hot glued each star onto some baker’s twine. Easy breezy.

Garland #2 is made of those cute retro beads (affiliate). They’re childhood favorites so… I strung em up and made them into a garland. (Pro tip… use wire to make a needle to facilitate bead stringing.)

Decorating a tree with DIY mini garlands galore.

Decorating a tree with DIY mini garlands galore.

That paper garland is a FAVE from last year.. if you missed the tutorial… run, don’t walk, to see how simple it is!

Decorating a tree with DIY mini garlands galore.

For the rest of the tree, I asked myself WWTFD (what would the fairies do) and found some cute little snow balls and snowflakes and mini-bulbs to hang on the branches. (HOW DO PEOPLE MAKE THIS ALL LOOK SO CUTE?!)

Decorating a tree with DIY mini garlands galore.

Decorating a tree with DIY mini garlands galore.

I thank you all for hanging in there as long as you have with this post. You’re troopers. Lucky for you… I’m sending you to someone who is a tree decorating NINJA. I need her to send me an Idiot’s Guide to Tree Decorating. Ariel from PMQ For Two has a tree that will renew your faith in tree decorating so head on over!

Decorating a tree with DIY mini garlands galore.

And don’t forget to check out the rest of this fun tour… talented TDs (Tree Decorators) have been sharing all week!

Christmas tree styling for any home style!

Monday

Casa Watkins Living

Blue I Style

Polished Habitat

Southern State Of Mind

Up To Date Interiors

Lovely Etc.

Tuesday

Elizabeth Joan Designs

Roots North and South

Postcards From The Ridge

The Striped House

Pocketful Of Posies

The Gathered Home

Wednesday

Boxy Colonial

Ciburbanity (that’s me!)

PMQ For Two

Farmhouse 40

Monica Wants It

Thursday

The Happy Housie

Organized Nashville

Designing Vibes

This Is Our Bliss

Iris Nacole

Friday

Fresh Crush

Domicile 37

Cassie Bustamante

Flourish and Knot

A Designer at Home

 

XO Charlotte

30 Comments · Christmas

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  1. Brynne | The Gathered Home says

    December 7, 2016 at 8:51 am

    You’re hilarious! I think both your trees are adorable! 🙂 And I love all the DIY ideas you shared!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 7, 2016 at 9:18 am

      THanks…I tried to redeem myself… next year I’m setting a goal for myself to decorate ONE tree that’s not jacked up. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Cassie Bustamante says

    December 7, 2016 at 9:02 am

    these are adorable! i am all about those garlands! and that bass.

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 7, 2016 at 9:19 am

      HAHAHAHA. Best comment ever. 🙂

      Reply
  3. BonBon says

    December 7, 2016 at 10:18 am

    So adorable. I love your trees. Unique and so cute……the garlands are fantastic. Great Job!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 9, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks so much! I can’t wait to go through and see all the others… this week has slammed me!

      Reply
  4. Caroline says

    December 7, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    cute. cute. cute!!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 9, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      NOthing like a miniature! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Karen P says

    December 7, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    I think you’re too hard on yourself! You’re so creative. I love your little trees.

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 9, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      You’re very sweet! They look cute, but some of the trees people decorate are truly works of art!

      Reply
  6. Tania says

    December 7, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    I agree with Karen, you are way too hard on yourself, I see nothing wrong with those cute little trees!

    Tania

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 9, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      🙂 Thanks, Tania! Setting the bar high I guess! Ha!

      Reply
  7. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    December 8, 2016 at 3:12 am

    Charlotte the tree looks adorable. Even the elves would be proud. I just made some dough ornaments in those colors and the things blew up to the size of golf balls. Haha! Your tree is perfect and so is the photography! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 9, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      I LOVE dough ornaments… what a great idea! Confident mine would do the same. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Ariel says

    December 8, 2016 at 8:40 am

    What are you talking about?! They look great! I hear ya though, garlands on a tree has never been my strong point. This is pretty darn cute though!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 9, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      I think maybe the trick is to TUCK the garlands into the tree more? Dunno. Mystery to me. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Iris Nacole says

    December 8, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    Such a cute little tree! Love all of the DIY projects too!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 9, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks so much, Iris! I need to visit all the others… love this project!

      Reply
  10. Kathy says

    December 9, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    I just love the simplicity of the beautiful DIY garlands. It’s perfect. I’m hoping to try some of these for next year!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 10, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      I LOVE making garlands… next year, my goal is to swag them a little better! Ha! Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Erin says

    December 11, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Your trees are so beautiful! I love the simplicity of them and I’m always a sucker for neutrals! Gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 11, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      You’re far to kind, Erin, but thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Gretchen@BoxyColonial says

    December 14, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Let me just say that the tree I was GOING to post about was a completely different one than the one I wound up posting about, and that’s because I couldn’t manage to get the paper garland I was planning to make made. That sentence was hard to construct, but I hope you get the idea. At any rate, I am impressed that you actually made garlands since apparently it’s impossible for me! And yours are adorable, as is your little tree 🙂

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 16, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Haha. Isn’t that always the way it works! I have a bag of CHristmas crafts that won’t get done this season. 🙂 Oh well!

      Reply
  13. Sarah says

    December 15, 2016 at 10:05 am

    So sweet!! I love your different garlands and I think they look great.

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 16, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Thanks so much, Sarah! xx

      Reply
  14. Cat @ Pocketful of Posies says

    December 15, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Such a cool way to decorate a tree! I never thought of only using garland, but I am in love with the idea! Pinning

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 16, 2016 at 10:24 am

      It certainly saves lots of time! 🙂 Ha!

      Reply
  15. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    December 22, 2016 at 11:52 am

    This garland is so nice!!! I love the mini tree and I definitely need to get some for next year. I want to try this garland out!.

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 26, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks for organizing! Such a fun idea!

      Reply

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