{"id":3359,"date":"2024-02-06T01:52:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T09:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/2025\/12\/10\/30-alternative-christmas-tree-ideas-to-try-this-year\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T05:22:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:22:46","slug":"30-alternative-christmas-tree-ideas-to-try-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/?p=3359","title":{"rendered":"30 Alternative Christmas Tree Ideas To Try This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content mvt-content\">\n<style><![CDATA[img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:55.2734375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:133.33333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; 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}img#mv-trellis-img-28{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-29::before{padding-top:149.70760233918%; }img#mv-trellis-img-29{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-30::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-30{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-31::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-31{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-32::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-32{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-33::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-33{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-34::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-34{display:block;}]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-pin-150x150.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-pin.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"If a traditional Christmas tree isn't for you this year, here are 30 easy, simple, creative and beautiful alternative Christmas tree ideas. \" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"566\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='566'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20566'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13909 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-1024x566.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-1024x566.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-768x424.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-720x398.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-735x406.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-335x185.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-347x192.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-520x287.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-640x354.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-960x530.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-1080x597.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alternative-christmas-trees.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>I love Christmas to the core. It\u2019s my favorite time of year. And getting the Christmas tree has always been a big deal in our family. The annual argument over the <em>actual<\/em> height of the ceiling is part of the tradition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we cut another inch off the bottom, then\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo! We aren\u2019t cutting anything off! I\u2019m telling you it will fit!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ahem, yes. We\u2019re that household. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='768'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"The author standing in a field in front of a giant Christmas tree\" class=\"wp-image-13882 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-768x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-735x980.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-251x335.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-260x347.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-576x768.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-me-2016.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Look, I\u2019m a reasonable person, except where Christmas trees are concerned. <br \/>Then logic and spatial reasoning go out the window.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But circumstances change, and life happens. Sometimes a traditional Christmas tree just isn\u2019t in the holiday plans. Maybe a live tree isn\u2019t in the budget this year, or you\u2019ll be traveling during the holidays; perhaps you have a newborn, and the mere thought of a tree is exhausting, or you\u2019ve opted to keep things simple this year.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the reason, we\u2019ve got plenty of non-traditional Christmas tree ideas to help you make your holiday merry and bright.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live Non-Traditional Christmas Tree Options<\/h2>\n<p>Okay, so you\u2019ve opted out of the big, fussy Christmas tree, but you still want something green. We\u2019ve got a few inexpensive options for you.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Rosemary Shrub<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Rosemary shrub decorated for Christmas\" class=\"wp-image-13876 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-rosemary.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Your Christmas tree will smell amazing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rosemary shrubs trimmed into Christmas trees make an easy alternative Christmas tree that serves double duty. Once the holidays are over, you\u2019ve got a useful culinary plant that can live in your home or outside when the temperatures rise.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13908 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rosemary-christmas-tree.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Plus, there\u2019s no harm in pruning a few sprigs off \u2013 after all, rosemary has some wonderful uses. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Norfolk Island Pine<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Norfolk Island pine decorated for Christmas\" class=\"wp-image-13875 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-norfolk.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My little Norfolk Island pine is all dressed up for the holidays.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These ancient conifers pop up in stores every year and make an excellent living Christmas tree for anyone short on space. (Skip the ones coated in glitter.) <\/p>\n<p>Their sturdy branches hold the weight of lights and ornaments well. I decorate my Norfolk Island pine every year to bring a bit of extra cheer to the den.<\/p>\n<p>When the holidays are over, Norfolk Island pines make excellent houseplants. You can even move them outside for the summer. When December rolls around again, you\u2019ll have your little Christmas tree at the ready again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Reading: How To Care For A Norfolk Island Pine \u2013 The Perfect Living Christmas Tree<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Dwarf Evergreens<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='768'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Dwarf evergreen in small pot\" class=\"wp-image-13877 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-768x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-735x980.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-251x335.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-260x347.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-576x768.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-mini-evergreen.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">They\u2019re so wee! Plant it outside in the spring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yet another popular option for those that don\u2019t want a giant tree is dwarf evergreens, mainly for their size. You can find them as small as 6\u2033 high up to several feet high, giving you plenty of options depending on your space and budget.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Decorate a Houseplant<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='684'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20684'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Houseplant decorated with Christmas ornaments.\" class=\"wp-image-13878 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-720x481.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-735x491.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-335x224.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-347x232.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-houseplant.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Decorate a sturdy houseplant that you already have. With a string of fairy lights and a few small glass baubles, you\u2019ll have a Christmas tree in a pinch. A few plants that make great options are snake plants, monstera, and pothos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Reading:<\/strong> How to Keep A Poinsettia Alive For Years &#038; Turn It Red Again<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diy-christmas-tree-options\">DIY Christmas Tree Options<\/h2>\n<p>The shape of a Christmas tree is pretty easy to duplicate with all kinds of household objects and things found in your backyard. <\/p>\n<p>With a glue gun, tape or nails and a little creativity, you can have a beautiful Christmas tree. Whether your non-traditional tree will last for the season or for years to come is up to you and how much effort you want to put in.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-wood-pallet-tree\">5. Wood Pallet Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Use pieces from a wood pallet to construct this sweet minimalist tree. For a natural look, stain the wood or you can let the kids paint the tree with craft paints.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Christmas tree made from scrap wood\" class=\"wp-image-13885 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-boards.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-hanging-branch-tree\">6. Hanging Branch Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Use twine or rope and branches to create the outline of a Christmas tree. Hang your tree on the wall to free up floor space. Use driftwood or raw wood and decorate your tree with your own ornament collection or create natural ornaments.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='684'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20684%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"hanging Christmas tree made of branches\" class=\"wp-image-13888 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-720x1079.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-735x1101.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-224x335.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-232x347.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-513x768.jpg 513w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-641x960.jpg 641w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-721x1080.jpg 721w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branch-ladder.jpg 801w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-wine-cork-christmas-tree\">7. Wine Cork Christmas Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Save corks from each bottle you drink throughout the year and create this cute little wine cork tree. Add some fairy lights for a little twinkle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Christmas tree made ouf of wine corks\" class=\"wp-image-13903 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-corks-1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-driftwood-christmas-tree\">8. Driftwood Christmas Tree<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re longing to be at the beach this Christmas, consider a driftwood Christmas tree. Make this tree by drilling holes through the middle of driftwood pieces and stacking them on a wooden dowel or metal rod inserted into a log.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Christmas tree made from driftwood sticks\" class=\"wp-image-13893 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-driftwood.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-scrap-lumber-tree\">9. Scrap Lumber Tree<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a woodworker in the house or you\u2019ve just finished a big DIY project, this tree is a great way to put scrap lumber to good use. Use thumbtacks to hang ornaments from your tree.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Scrap lumber Christmas tree covered in Christmas ornaments\" class=\"wp-image-13894 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-lumber.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-nut-christmas-tree\">10. Nut Christmas Tree<\/h3>\n<p id=\"h-we-re-all-a-little-nuts-this-time-of-year\">We\u2019re all a little nuts this time of year. Why not hot glue a selection of nuts to a styrofoam cone or cardstock rolled into a cone? <\/p>\n<p id=\"h-we-re-all-a-little-nuts-this-time-of-year\">You can keep it simple and natural or dress up your tree with fairy lights, beaded garland or bows.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='681'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20681%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Small Christmas tree made out of nuts.\" class=\"wp-image-13890 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-681x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-720x1083.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-735x1105.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-346x520.jpg 346w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-426x640.jpg 426w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-511x768.jpg 511w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-638x960.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-718x1080.jpg 718w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-nuts.jpg 798w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-pasta-tree\">11. Pasta Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Nearly every mom has a Christmas ornament made out of dried pasta and glitter. Why not make a matching Christmas tree? <\/p>\n<p>You can keep it simple or really glam them up. Hot glue shell pasta or bowtie pasta to a cone made of cardstock. Then get creative decorating your tiny trees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Christmas trees made with dried pasta\" class=\"wp-image-13892 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pasta.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-pinecone-christmas-tree\">12. Pinecone Christmas Tree<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got pinecones on your property, this tree is a great way to put them to good use. Hot glue a stack of pinecones to resemble the shape of a tree. Add cinnamon sticks and nuts to create a natural look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Reading: 25 Festive Pine Cone Decorations, Ornaments &#038; Crafts<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='681'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20681'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Pinecones stacked to resemble Christmas tree\" class=\"wp-image-13889 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-1024x681.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-720x479.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-735x489.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-520x346.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-960x638.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-1080x718.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pinecones.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-big-branch-tree\">13. Big Branch Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Cut smaller branches of raw wood into assorted lengths, then drill a hole in the middle of each piece. Assemble your tree with a wood dowel or metal rod. This makes a great outdoor decoration as well.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Large Christmas tree made from raw wood branches\" class=\"wp-image-13895 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-raw-wood.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-button-tree\">14. Button Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Cover a styrofoam cone in tin foil, then grab that old cookie tin filled with your grandmother\u2019s button collection and some pins. Pin colorful buttons to your tree and enjoy!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='680'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"vintage-inspired Christmas tree made with buttons\" class=\"wp-image-13906 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-680x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-720x1084.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-735x1107.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-222x335.jpg 222w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-230x347.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-345x520.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-425x640.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-510x768.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-638x960.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-717x1080.jpg 717w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-buttons.jpg 797w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-yarn-trees\">15. Yarn Trees<\/h3>\n<p>Wrap colorful yarn around paper cones and then decorate your trees with pompoms, bows or wood beads. Using a hot glue gun, add glue to the cone as you wind to keep the yarn in place. Make a whole tiny Christmas tree forest!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Making yarn Christmas trees with paper cones\" class=\"wp-image-13898 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-yarn.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-cardboard-christmas\">16. Cardboard Christmas<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got lots of Amazon boxes from all of your Christmas shopping, you can reuse them by making cardboard Christmas trees. <\/p>\n<p>Trace your Christmas tree on the cardboard and cut it out. Now use that tree as a template to cut a second one. Make a slit up through the middle of one of the trees ending about halfway. Now make a slit down through the top of the other tree, again ending halfway. Slide the two trees together using the slits.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='576'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A tiny forest of Christmas trees made of cardboard\" class=\"wp-image-13901 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-20\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-1024x576.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-cardboard.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-kid-friendly-felt-tree\">17. Kid-friendly Felt Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Generally speaking, Christmas trees and toddlers don\u2019t mix. Unless you make a felt tree with felt ornaments. Perhaps you could make a felt tree just for your kiddo to play with. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='682'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20682%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A felt Christmas tree with felt ornaments made for a small child\" class=\"wp-image-13902 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-21\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-682x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-720x1081.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-735x1104.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-346x520.jpg 346w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-426x640.jpg 426w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-511x768.jpg 511w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-639x960.jpg 639w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-719x1080.jpg 719w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-felt.jpg 799w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep It Simple and Quick<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you need a Christmas tree last minute or you don\u2019t want a lot of fuss, these alternative Christmas tree options take mere moments to put together.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Beaded Garland<\/h3>\n<p>Grab the tape and a long string beaded garland or outline the shape of a tree on the wall. You\u2019ll save floor space and have a tree as big or as small as you want.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Christmas tree made by shaping a string of beads on teh wall\" class=\"wp-image-13879 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-22\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-beads.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-or-ribbon\">19. Or Ribbon<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='642'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20642%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Green ribbon is used to make a Christmas tree outline on the wall\" class=\"wp-image-13905 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-23\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-642x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-642x1024.jpg 642w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-720x1149.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-735x1173.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-210x335.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-217x347.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-326x520.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-401x640.jpg 401w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-481x768.jpg 481w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-602x960.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-677x1080.jpg 677w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon-150x239.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ribbon.jpg 752w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Ladder Christmas Tree<\/h3>\n<p>This ladder strung with lights, and hanging Christmas baubles makes for a stunning alternative to the traditional evergreen. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Ladder hung with dozens of Christmas ornaments\" class=\"wp-image-13883 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-24\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder1.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I\u2019m just going to suggest that this might not be the best tree for you if you have cats.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Head to the garage and grab the step ladder. It\u2019s the perfect Christmas tree shape! You can easily decorate it with lights, garland and ornaments. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-21-ladder-shelf\">21. Ladder Shelf<\/h3>\n<p>Slide boards across the steps of a step ladder to create shelves where you can place your gifts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='684'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20684%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Step ladder made into a shelf and decorated for Christmas\" class=\"wp-image-13884 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-25\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-720x1079.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-735x1101.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-224x335.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-232x347.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-513x768.jpg 513w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-641x960.jpg 641w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-721x1080.jpg 721w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-ladder2.jpg 801w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Once the holidays are over keep this handy ladder shelf up, and use it for books.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-22-twig-tree\">22. Twig Tree<\/h3>\n<p>A quick trip to the backyard or garden with a pair of pruning shears in hand will result in a simple and natural Christmas tree that\u2019s easy to hang ornaments from. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='664'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20664%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Christmas tree made from bare twigs\" class=\"wp-image-13900 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-26\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-664x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-664x1024.jpg 664w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-768x1185.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-720x1111.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-735x1134.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-217x335.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-225x347.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-337x520.jpg 337w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-415x640.jpg 415w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-498x768.jpg 498w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-622x960.jpg 622w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-700x1080.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig-150x231.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-twig.jpg 778w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-23-evergreen-boughs\">23. Evergreen Boughs<\/h3>\n<p>Cut a few evergreen boughs and place them in a vase or jar to bring a bit of fresh greenery inside and for an instant tabletop tree. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Evergreen boughs in a vase\" class=\"wp-image-13886 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-27\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches1.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-24-construction-paper-tree\">24. Construction Paper Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Cut out strips of paper to look like branches, and cut out circles to make ornaments. Tape your tree up and go enjoy a less stressful holiday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Construction paper cut outs to look like a tree\" class=\"wp-image-13904 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-28\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-paper.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-25-wall-tree\">25. Wall Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Use bits of premade garland or evergreen twigs tied or glued to cardboard pieces to create the outline of a Christmas tree on your wall. Place presents underneath your wall tree and keep your space neat and tidy this year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='684'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20684%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Wall tree made from pine boughs\" class=\"wp-image-13899 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-29\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-720x1079.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-735x1101.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-224x335.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-232x347.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-513x768.jpg 513w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-641x960.jpg 641w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-721x1080.jpg 721w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-pine-garland.jpg 801w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-26-hanging-branch-tree\">26. Hanging Branch Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Hang freshly sprigs of evergreen from a branch using twine to create a wonderfully smelling wall tree. You can hang Christmas lights behind the branches to create a soft, magical glow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"hanging evergreen boughs with Christmas lights\" class=\"wp-image-13887 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-30\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-branches2.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-27-wrapping-paper-wall-tree\">27. Wrapping Paper Wall Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Cut strips of colorful wrapping paper and tape them to the wall in the shape of a Christmas tree. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Strips of wrapping paper taped to teh wall in the shape of a Christmas tree\" class=\"wp-image-13897 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-31\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wrapping-paper.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-28-present-stacks\">28. Present Stacks<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re all out of time and options and you still want a tree, stack your gifts in a Christmas-tree-shaped pile and top it all off with a bow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A pile of Christmas presents stacked in the shape of a tree\" class=\"wp-image-13896 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-32\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-stacked-presents.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-29-a-bookish-christmas-tree\">29. A Bookish Christmas Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Grab a few books of different sizes and stack them in the shape of a tree. Drape your tree with lights and enjoy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A stack of books to resemble a Christmas tree\" class=\"wp-image-13880 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-33\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-books.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-30-wine-bottle-tree\">30. Wine Bottle Tree<\/h3>\n<p>This makes a great last-minute Christmas tree; fill an empty wine bottle with fairy lights and voila \u2013 an instant tree!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A wine bottle with a string of fairy lights in it to use as a last minute Christmas tree.\" class=\"wp-image-13881 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-34\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/xmas-tree-alternatives-wine.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Festive Ideas<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve got the creative juices flowing you\u2019re sure to find the perfect Christmas tree for your space this year.  <\/p>\n<p>Homemade Dried Orange Slices for Heartwarming Holiday Decor<\/p>\n<p>35 Nature-Inspired Homemade Christmas Decorations<\/p>\n<p>12 Christmas Plants For A Festive Indoor Garden<\/p>\n<p>25 Magical Pine Cone Christmas Crafts, Decorations &#038; 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