How to Reuse an Artificial Christmas Tree

Got a fake Christmas tree lying around you don’t know what to do with? Check out how I reuse an artificial Christmas tree and upcycled it into a modern decoration.

Preparing the Branches for the Tree

My idea was to transform this trashed Christmas tree into many reusable artificial trees to decorate my house. This process is very easy to do and is great to repurpose your tree instead of adding it to the landfill. I have six branches with hooks that hook into the tree stand. I decided to put two of these branches together and put the hooks at the bottom. I did this by wiring the two branches together with a florist wire by cutting it about six to eight inches long, then twisting it and wrapping it around both of the branches.

Standing up the Tree

I initially thought of using a canvas bag to put the reusable artificial tree in, however, the tree had a hard time staying up. Instead, I decided to use a planter and filled it with rocks. You could even add dirt to help it stay secure against the wind. For my second tree, I decided to fill the planters with landscape rocks. This was very easy to work with because it packed in there tightly and made the tree very sturdy.

Shaping in order to Reuse the Artificial Tree

Once I got my branches to stand, the tree looked very misshaped because the longer branches were at the top while the shorter branches were at the base since the hooks were in the planter. To fix this, I pulled the bottom branches out as far as they would go, twisted the top branches around the center, and pointed them inward so it looks more coned-shaped. After a couple of minutes of shaping, the trees looked great and were ready to go!

The Recycled Artificial Christmas Tree Reveal

I loved this craft and I hope you do too. When you reuse an artificial Christmas tree it not only turns out beautiful, but it helps to reduce, reuse, and recycle. I am so excited to see what else to add to this quick and easy recycled artificial Christmas tree. If you would like to see another Christmas tree DIY check one out here!