Creating this simple vintage Christmas tree using thrift store, DIY, childhood, and budget-friendly items. Even raffle tickets are being used as tree garland.
He who had not Christmas in his heart will never find it under the tree. -Roy L. Smith
Creating a Simple Vintage Christmas Tree
We once had a troubled Christmas tree……
One year, we ended up stringing the lights on the tree that was given to us by my MIL. Well, it seemed to take half of forever, and the lights were doubled up in some areas. Plus, the tree was quite large for our small living room. It was just having problems.
So……what does any rational person do? Well, said person finds a $10 tree at the Grocery Outlet, flocks it, and calls it a day.
This little tree is one that you actually have to put the branches in the color-coded slots. And really it seems like that would be a lot of work, but in truth, it doesn’t take very much time cause it’s so small. They say it’s a 6 ft tall tree but that must be on its tippy toes.
Once it was placed on the chair and in the vintage container, it seemed just about right.
Simple Tree Decor
As you might have guessed, most everything here was a thrift store, yard sale, or DIY project.
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- Rocker – Yard Sale
- Flour Sack “Skirt” – Thrift Store
- Mailbox – DIY
- Tins – Thrift Store and ETSY
- Ornaments – Thrift, Given, DIY (including ones we made in our childhood…we’re vintage now)
- Stool – Vintage Store
- Ticket Garland – Vintage Store
- Vintage Wrapping Paper – Thrift Store
Do you get what we are laying down?
THRIFT STORES ROCK and you can read more about our love in these two posts: 5 Often Overlooked Items to Buy at a Thrift Store. and Thrifting 101 Tips & Tricks From a Thrift Queen.
Oh, and don’t forget to include those homemade and precious memories in your tree.
Working With What We Have Tree
Yes, sometimes there are dreams of a taller, flocked, pencil tree, but this little guy sure does do the job. It’s just easy all the way around which means more time to do other things. And who knows, maybe one day we will have that pencil flocked tree, like this dreamy one, but until then we work with what we got!
Can we let you in on some Salvage Design secrets?
The stand doesn’t fit in the tin so the pole is just fit around some Styrofoam to keep it stable….and that word is used loosely here ……no pun intended. It couldn’t stand a cat climbing test, but it does keep her steady.
Also, since part of the tree is in the tin, the extra branches are just laid in here and there.
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Your tree is beautiful & looks awesome in ththe bucket.
Jenny recently posted…Our Christmas Tree
Thank you so much Jenny! Can you believe we made it?
Love the tickets and the tin can tree stand best! So creative.
Trisha LeBaron recently posted…Christmas Tree Design: March of the Toy Soldiers
Trish, Thanks so much. It’s always interesting to see what stuff will get used in my tree 🙂 lol
What a fun tree and it’s full of creativity!
Beverly recently posted…Oh, Christmas Trees
Beverly, It was def a simple tree which I love.
Your tree is gorgeous and I love the ticket garland. Fun and different. My favorite part is the post office box to Santa. I really wanted to either purchase or make one this year and didn’t get it done. Yours is gorgeous.
Leanna recently posted…All is Calm All is Bright DIY Christmas Art
Leanna, That is so sweet. Thank you. I love things different and simple.
Gorgeous tree!! Love all of your vintage touches!!
Sam – Raggedy Bits recently posted…Waste Not Wednesday-81
Thanks so much Sam!!!
I love it Deborah, the whole look is just perfect and that ticket garland – wow – that’s so unique. I think I’ll steal that idea for next year 😉
Michelle, You are always so very kind. I appreciate it more than you know.
Your tree looks great! We use a tree with the color coding too, but a bit bigger. For a few years, we used a small tree when my little guy was into everything. I really liked how I didn’t have to rearrange the entire house to fit it in!
Emily, Funny when my little guys were little we did a big tree and now I do a smaller one. I just need simple nowadays I guess 🙂