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17 Alternative Christmas Trees (That You Can Make Yourself)

  • The only difficult bit will be deciding which of these to go for. [Photo: Pinterest/Yahoo Style UK]
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    The only difficult bit will be deciding which of these to go for. [Photo: Pinterest/Yahoo Style UK]

    The only difficult bit will be deciding which of these to go for. [Photo: Pinterest/Yahoo Style UK]
  • OK, so you’ll need to bid farewell to a book to make this literary wall art, but you have to admit it looks pretty damn cool. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    OK, so you’ll need to bid farewell to a book to make this literary wall art, but you have to admit it looks pretty damn cool. [Photo: Pinterest]

    OK, so you’ll need to bid farewell to a book to make this literary wall art, but you have to admit it looks pretty damn cool. [Photo: Pinterest]
  • All you need to make this super affordable alternative is some pallet wood and paint. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    All you need to make this super affordable alternative is some pallet wood and paint. [Photo: Pinterest]

    All you need to make this super affordable alternative is some pallet wood and paint. [Photo: Pinterest]
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  • Got a chalkboard wall? DRAW yourself a Christmas tree. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    Got a chalkboard wall? DRAW yourself a Christmas tree. [Photo: Pinterest]

    Got a chalkboard wall? DRAW yourself a Christmas tree. [Photo: Pinterest]
  • Who says your Christmas tree has to stand upright? We love this dangling version. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    Who says your Christmas tree has to stand upright? We love this dangling version. [Photo: Pinterest]

    Who says your Christmas tree has to stand upright? We love this dangling version. [Photo: Pinterest]
  • The cork Christmas tree. Perfect for wine lovers. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    The cork Christmas tree. Perfect for wine lovers. [Photo: Pinterest]

    The cork Christmas tree. Perfect for wine lovers. [Photo: Pinterest]
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  • Another idea for all the book worms out there. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    Another idea for all the book worms out there. [Photo: Pinterest]

    Another idea for all the book worms out there. [Photo: Pinterest]
  • Fashionistas; see if you can recreate this ambitious creation. [Photo: Kate’s Creative Designs]
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    Fashionistas; see if you can recreate this ambitious creation. [Photo: Kate’s Creative Designs]

    Fashionistas; see if you can recreate this ambitious creation. [Photo: Kate’s Creative Designs]
  • Finally, a use for all of those newspapers. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    Finally, a use for all of those newspapers. [Photo: Pinterest]

    Finally, a use for all of those newspapers. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

  • Instead of buying a whole tree, just buy a garland and wrap it round a tree-shaped bamboo structure. Very avant-garde. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    Instead of buying a whole tree, just buy a garland and wrap it round a tree-shaped bamboo structure. Very avant-garde. [Photo: Pinterest]

    Instead of buying a whole tree, just buy a garland and wrap it round a tree-shaped bamboo structure. Very avant-garde. [Photo: Pinterest]
  • This idea is brilliant. Display the decorations inside tubes instead of on branches. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    This idea is brilliant. Display the decorations inside tubes instead of on branches. [Photo: Pinterest]

    This idea is brilliant. Display the decorations inside tubes instead of on branches. [Photo: Pinterest]
  • Fashion yourself a tree out of fairy lights. Perfect for people living in teeny tiny homes with no space for a whopping 3D tree. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    Fashion yourself a tree out of fairy lights. Perfect for people living in teeny tiny homes with no space for a whopping 3D tree. [Photo: Pinterest]

    Fashion yourself a tree out of fairy lights. Perfect for people living in teeny tiny homes with no space for a whopping 3D tree. [Photo: Pinterest]
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  • Or forget the tree and just make do with decorations. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    Or forget the tree and just make do with decorations. [Photo: Pinterest]

    Or forget the tree and just make do with decorations. [Photo: Pinterest]
  • You could also create yourself a tree-like structure out of branches. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    You could also create yourself a tree-like structure out of branches. [Photo: Pinterest]

    You could also create yourself a tree-like structure out of branches. [Photo: Pinterest]
  • Cactus lovers, this is the one for you. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    Cactus lovers, this is the one for you. [Photo: Pinterest]

    Cactus lovers, this is the one for you. [Photo: Pinterest]
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  • Good luck cutting a spiral this long out of card, but if you can we reckon it would be pretty effective. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    Good luck cutting a spiral this long out of card, but if you can we reckon it would be pretty effective. [Photo: Pinterest]

    Good luck cutting a spiral this long out of card, but if you can we reckon it would be pretty effective. [Photo: Pinterest]
  • Now this is cute. The perfect way to inject a little festive cheer into a child’s bedroom. [Photo: Pinterest]
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    Now this is cute. The perfect way to inject a little festive cheer into a child’s bedroom. [Photo: Pinterest]

    Now this is cute. The perfect way to inject a little festive cheer into a child’s bedroom. [Photo: Pinterest]
  • This tree is SUPER easy to make. Just collect some sticks and stick them to your wall. Simple. [Photo: The Art Of Doing Nothing]
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    This tree is SUPER easy to make. Just collect some sticks and stick them to your wall. Simple. [Photo: The Art Of Doing Nothing]

    This tree is SUPER easy to make. Just collect some sticks and stick them to your wall. Simple. [Photo: The Art Of Doing Nothing]
The only difficult bit will be deciding which of these to go for. [Photo: Pinterest/Yahoo Style UK]
OK, so you’ll need to bid farewell to a book to make this literary wall art, but you have to admit it looks pretty damn cool. [Photo: Pinterest]
All you need to make this super affordable alternative is some pallet wood and paint. [Photo: Pinterest]
Got a chalkboard wall? DRAW yourself a Christmas tree. [Photo: Pinterest]
Who says your Christmas tree has to stand upright? We love this dangling version. [Photo: Pinterest]
The cork Christmas tree. Perfect for wine lovers. [Photo: Pinterest]
Another idea for all the book worms out there. [Photo: Pinterest]
Fashionistas; see if you can recreate this ambitious creation. [Photo: Kate’s Creative Designs]
Finally, a use for all of those newspapers. [Photo: Pinterest]
Instead of buying a whole tree, just buy a garland and wrap it round a tree-shaped bamboo structure. Very avant-garde. [Photo: Pinterest]
This idea is brilliant. Display the decorations inside tubes instead of on branches. [Photo: Pinterest]
Fashion yourself a tree out of fairy lights. Perfect for people living in teeny tiny homes with no space for a whopping 3D tree. [Photo: Pinterest]
Or forget the tree and just make do with decorations. [Photo: Pinterest]
You could also create yourself a tree-like structure out of branches. [Photo: Pinterest]
Cactus lovers, this is the one for you. [Photo: Pinterest]
Good luck cutting a spiral this long out of card, but if you can we reckon it would be pretty effective. [Photo: Pinterest]
Now this is cute. The perfect way to inject a little festive cheer into a child’s bedroom. [Photo: Pinterest]
This tree is SUPER easy to make. Just collect some sticks and stick them to your wall. Simple. [Photo: The Art Of Doing Nothing]
Alison Coldridge

Whether you’re lacking in space, don’t have much spare cash to splash on a tree this year or just fancy something a little different, get inspired by these Christmas tree alternatives…

Got any other ideas? Tweet us at @YahooStyleUK.

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