Create a Picture-Perfect Fairy Light Tree
As much as we love nothing more than readying our homes for the most wonderful time of the year, we appreciate that some want nothing more than an easy, breezy set-up. With no pesky pine needles or yearly furniture rearrangements to juggle, this simple but effective DIY Christmas tree is sure to transform your home into a magical winter wonderland.
Let the cosy glow of twinkling fairy lights envelop your space, infusing seasonal magic and creating your dream festive ho-ho-home. There’s no room for Scrooge’s here! Get crafty with this family-friendly Christmas DIY, suitable for homes of all shapes and sizes.
What you’ll need:
- Twine
- White tack
- Battery-powered fairy lights
- Clear Command hooks
- Your chosen photographs
- Small wooden pegs
- Scissors
Step-by-Step:
- Firstly, test out the lights to ensure they’re functioning correctly.
- Using the twine, measure out the desired height and width of your tree and secure it into place with the white tack.
- Once you’re happy with the shape and size of your tree, it’s time to plot your lights. Using the white tack, plan a zig-zag design for your lights, using the twine as guidance as you work from top to bottom.
- Remove the twine and replace the white tack with the small adhesive Command hooks, ensuring that the hook is pointed upwards.
- Starting at the top of your tree, secure the lights to the Command hooks, sliding the wire between the hook and the back. Be sure to pull the lights taut, creating the perfect tree shape.
- Sporadically hang the wooden pegs throughout the lights and attach your photographs.
- Switch on your lights and voila! You’ve got a twinkling alternative Christmas tree!
We hope you love creating this modern twist on a traditional Christmas tree! Get crafty this Christmas and give it a try yourself, showing off your finished product on our socials. Head to our TikTok or Instagram – being sure to use the hashtag #SharetheJoy – and we’ll share our favourites!
