Turn an inexpensive galvanized metal bucket, woven basket, or cardboard box into functionaland prettyholiday tree collars.
Christmas decorations shouldn’t blow your holiday budget.
Fortunately, these clever DIY tree collars will dress up your Christmas tree for less.
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These simple DIY tree collars will give yourChristmas treea festive finishing touch.
Lattice Tree Collar
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This lattice tree collar looks intricate and polished.
Start with a large, lattice basket.
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Then, use a box cutter to cut out the bottom of the basket.
Choose to paint the lattice or leave it a natural tone.
Galvanized Tree Collar
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Make your own galvanized tree collar from a metal bucket.
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First, drill a pilot hole into the bottom of the bucket.
Accentuate the metallic DIY tree collar bydecorating your tree with pops of gold and silver.
Faux Wood Crate Collar
Get the look of a wooden Christmas tree collar with this easy DIY.
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Using a box cutter, cut the top and bottom off your cardboard box.
Then, wrap the collar with a shelf liner or adhesive wallpaper that looks like wood.
Cut out handles if needed to finish your Christmas tree box collar.
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Searchvintage stores and flea marketsto find an old drum, and thoroughly clean and polish it.
Remove the heads on either side of the drum with a knife.
Place your tree inside the collar, anddecorate your tree with metallic tonesthat complement the drum.
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Wicker Tree Collar
Use a wicker basket to create a textured, natural tree collar.
Flip a large wicker basket over so the bottom is facing upward.
Using a box cutter, cut around the perimeter of the basket.
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Once you’ve cut all sides of the wicker tree collar, remove the bottom.
If there are a few metal braces, you’ve got the option to leave them in place.
Then, using wood glue and nails, attach the boards to create an open box.
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Let the glue dry before putting your Christmas tree inside.
Pair the tree collar withvintage Christmasornaments to complete the look.
Basket Tree Collar
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This DIY tree collar is as easy as it gets.
Simply take a large rattan basket and place your tree inside.
Or, if the bottom of the basket isn’t level, cut it out with a knife.
Add to the natural look by usingwood bead garlandsand classic red ornaments on your tree.
Christmas Village Tree Collar
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Craft your ownChristmas villagefor this DIY tree collar idea.
Draw and cut out the fronts of Christmas village buildings from a piece of cardboard.
Decorate the buildings with paint, glitter, and scrapbooking paper.
