Outdoor Holiday Decorating Idea: Mini Christmas Tree

Spread the holiday cheer to your front porch with this easy-to-decorate mini Christmas tree. A few handmade touches make it special.

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From: Kim Stoegbauer

Photo by: Picasa ©ten22 studio | Rennai Hoefer

Picasa, ten22 studio | Rennai Hoefer

By: Kim Stoegbauer

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Materials Needed:

faux or fresh small pine tree
basket
bunny tail yarn garland

satin ribbon
yarn ball ornaments

Swap Out Container

Instead of using the container your tree came in, swap it out for a rustic basket.

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From: Kim Stoegbauer

Photo by: Picasa ©ten22 studio | Rennai Hoefer

Picasa, ten22 studio | Rennai Hoefer

Add Garland and Ornaments

String white bunny tail yarn around the tree as a garland (Image 1). Add yarn ball ornaments throughout the tree and a satin ribbon bow to the top (Image 2). Learn how to make the yarn ball ornaments.

Picasa, ten22 studio | Rennai Hoefer

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From: Kim Stoegbauer

Photo By: Picasa ©ten22 studio | Rennai Hoefer

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From: Kim Stoegbauer

Photo By: Picasa ©ten22 studio | Rennai Hoefer

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Outdoor Holiday Decorating Idea: Mini Christmas Tree

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Swap Out Container

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Add Garland and Ornaments

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