It's all about TREES today - how to make a tree look fuller, tree decorating tips, tricks, and techniques, and garland - ribbon, tinsel, beads, and others.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Christmas in July 2018 - Day One
- Thread starter PamelaG
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We have a perlite tree but I add more strings of lights and put decorations in the centre of the tree and work out towards the outside
- To add fullness to an artificial tree by putting an artificial wreath in between the where the poles meet when putting the tree together. http://www.3littlegreenwoods.com/ho...y-trick-for-making-a-fake-tree-look-fabulous/
One thing I find works really well is to string the treelights vertically rather than horizontally - so much easier!
We also always tuck some lights and hang some shiny ornaments in towards the tree trunk - it really gives depth to the tree.
We also always tuck some lights and hang some shiny ornaments in towards the tree trunk - it really gives depth to the tree.
I've used deco mesh with coordinating smaller ribbon to help give fullness and cover more area meaning less individual ornaments needed. I've also used small Christmas floral bunches tucked into larger gaps to fill the space nicely.
My "tree" is about 10" tall and has almost no "branches" left but I've had it since I was 3 years old and I take it out every year and decorate it with tiny ornaments.
My kitty thought she was a good addition to the tree. She hid among the branches to sleep.
If you have an old or extra artificial tree – the kind where the branches hook into the trunk but are completely removed before packing tree away – those loose branches work wonders to fill in “gaps” in your tree. Do not worry about matching the greenery styles – it actually looks nice to have a variety of greens on the tree and this is what I would say is the “base” layer – it’s going to be a backdrop anyway – not the focal point.
Larger picks and sprays – both those that are all greenery, greenery with pinecones, or even those with sparkly elements – poinsettias, what have you – if it fits your tree décor style and it’s a good size then it I a candidate for filling in those gaps in the branches.
Remember to stand back and let your eyes slightly unfocus as you look at the tree as a whole – from multiple angles – you will probably spot other “holes” to fill in.
Large and oversize Christmas ornament bulbs, strategically hung, also serve to disguise bigger gaps. I start with these after the lights go on and then move on to all the other ornaments from there.
I totally vote for adding lights in vertical sections by the way! It is so much easier to put up and take down, especially on my 12 ft tree!!!
Larger picks and sprays – both those that are all greenery, greenery with pinecones, or even those with sparkly elements – poinsettias, what have you – if it fits your tree décor style and it’s a good size then it I a candidate for filling in those gaps in the branches.
Remember to stand back and let your eyes slightly unfocus as you look at the tree as a whole – from multiple angles – you will probably spot other “holes” to fill in.
Large and oversize Christmas ornament bulbs, strategically hung, also serve to disguise bigger gaps. I start with these after the lights go on and then move on to all the other ornaments from there.
I totally vote for adding lights in vertical sections by the way! It is so much easier to put up and take down, especially on my 12 ft tree!!!
Love all the tips here. I've used some of them and will use others in the future.
Debbie...What a wonderful, special tree that must be!
Debbie...What a wonderful, special tree that must be!
I always wrap the branches with lights (so thankfully for our prelit tree) but trying to do it vertically sounds interesting.
I hang bigger ornaments deep in the tree to fill the holes as well as cluster smaller ornaments together
I hang bigger ornaments deep in the tree to fill the holes as well as cluster smaller ornaments together
We do lights both ways on our tree. Around and vertically. I like white lights tucked in the middle of the tree between branches.
Lol! I have 3 trees. They look full only because they have so much stuff on them! The only one that may look sparse is the live tree we put in the sunroom. Its decorated with old ornaments so it works.
First thing is basic. Fluffing the tree. It amazes me how people take out an artificial tree and just put it together without going through the branches and unbending them, fluffing, etc.
Then I move on to the lights. Both trees are prelit, but I add lights to the inside. Prelit trees tend to have lights on the exterior and not so much inside. So I fill it up from the bottom to the top. Then I start with all my big ornaments and bulbs and fill in the gaps from there. After the gaps are filled in as much as I can, I start with my ornaments..and boom!!
I love the idea of filling in the gaps with old trees rather than tossing them. Good idea!!
Then I move on to the lights. Both trees are prelit, but I add lights to the inside. Prelit trees tend to have lights on the exterior and not so much inside. So I fill it up from the bottom to the top. Then I start with all my big ornaments and bulbs and fill in the gaps from there. After the gaps are filled in as much as I can, I start with my ornaments..and boom!!
I love the idea of filling in the gaps with old trees rather than tossing them. Good idea!!
Thought I would share what I found interesting. https://worldecor.co/100-beautiful-christmas-tree-decorations-ideas/