Two small Christmas trees, one white and one green, are decorated with various ornaments including baubles and snowflakes. They are set on wooden block stands against a neutral wall, with a signature reading "Garrison Street design studio.
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DIY Dollar Store Christmas Tree Hack

ByLisa

Hey guys! Did you see my Christmas house tour last week? If you did, you may have noticed my two mini Christmas trees I added to my decor this year. Every year I struggle with choosing ornaments. I have many sentimental ornaments of all colors and styles, but I really prefer to decorate our big tree in coordinating colors with a cohesive theme. This year I was determined to come up with a plan to display some of our sentimental ornaments without adding a second full size tree. 

A DIY Christmas tree made using a white artificial tree, a wooden block as the base, and decorated with ornaments. Text at the top reads "Dollar Store Christmas Tree Hack in 3 Easy Steps." A boxed tree package is shown in the bottom right.

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About a month ago I saw some miniature 18″ Christmas trees at the Dollar Tree. That is when my wheels began to turn. I first bought one in white with the hopes of turning it into a display tree for sentimental ornaments. When I got it home and unpackaged it, I realized the stand that came with it was really flimsy and cheap, but it was $1, what can you expect, right?

A small, white artificial Christmas tree with sparse branches stands on a white surface in front of a window with blinds. Sunlight filters through, casting soft light on the tree.

In order to make this mini tree work, I needed a more substantial base. That is when I saw the scrap wood from our DIY patio sofas sitting in a dark corner of the garage. I whispered, don’t worry little one, I am coming to save you! Haha 😉

A cube-shaped piece of wood with visible grain patterns on a plain background. The wood has a natural, unfinished appearance, showcasing various shades and textures.

Recently I have been on a mission to add more wood tones into my decor, similar to the recent fireplace mantel we built. Lucky for me, that worked perfectly with the natural state of these scrap 6x6s. No staining required! Guys, this is where the project gets REALLY easy. There are only 3 steps!

Step 1 : Sand the block of wood until smooth. I used our orbital sander for this, but you could definitely do it with sand paper or a sanding block. It took about 2 minutes.

A close-up of a light-colored wooden block with visible grain patterns and smooth edges, sitting on a white surface. The block appears freshly cut, showcasing natural wood textures.

Step 2: Drill a hole in the center of the block. Tip: when drilling larger holes I like to start with a small drill bit to get a more precise hole. Large drill bits tend to move when you start the hole, but if you already have a hole started, the large bit will stay in place. 

A cube of light-colored wood with visible grain patterns and a small hole in the center, resting on a white surface. The logo "Garrison Street Design Studio" is in the bottom left corner.

Step 3: Place your tree stem in the drilled hole and decorate the tree!

A small white artificial Christmas tree with sparse branches is mounted on a wooden block against a plain gray background.

 

DIY Dollar Store Christmas Tree Hack

A small white Christmas tree with various ornaments, including a red and white hat, a silver bauble, and items labeled "Daughter." The tree sits on a wooden block against a gray background.
A small white artificial Christmas tree with various ornaments, including a "First Christmas 2019" frame, a Santa hat, and a "Daughter" bauble. The tree is placed on a wooden stand against a gray background.
A small white artificial Christmas tree stands on a wooden block. It is adorned with colorful ornaments, including a globe, a silver bauble, and Santas. A decorative frame with text is at the base. The background is a gray wall.
A cozy dining nook features a modern round black table with metal chairs. A small white Christmas tree with red ornaments sits on the table. Soft gray pillows adorn the built-in bench. A sleek chandelier hangs above, illuminating the space with a festive glow.

I loved how the white tree turned out so much that I bought a second tree in green for our living room! I decorated this one with simple silver and gold mini bulbs I had on hand and a few white snowflakes. 

A small artificial Christmas tree with silver and gold ornaments is placed on a wooden block. The ornaments include a snowflake and spherical decorative balls, creating a festive look against a plain background.
A small Christmas tree with silver and gold ornaments, including a snowflake decoration, stands on a wooden block. The tree is set against a white background.
A small, modern Christmas tree in a wooden box sits atop a dark wooden chest with hairpin legs. The chest, boasting six sleek drawers, is positioned against a light-colored wall in a room with tall windows and elegant green curtains.

These tabletop trees have made such an impact on my holiday decor and they only cost me a total of $2 since I had everything else on hand! They would be perfect for a kids room or even as a main tree if you are short on space!

A DIY project showing a Christmas tree hack using a wooden block and white wrapping paper tube. Two small decorated trees, one white and one green, sit on wooden bases. Text reads "DIY Dollar Store Christmas Tree Hack." URL: www.GarrisonStreetDesignStudio.com.

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A small artificial Christmas tree, decorated with silver and gold ornaments, sits elegantly on a wooden base. This easy decor idea is titled "Dollar Store Christmas Tree Hack" and includes a website link on the left for more details.

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