We have already started decorating our home for Christmas ( much earlier then usual) and it seems as though the Christmas decor has gone and multiplied itself while in storage! As much as I try to “simplify” our decor each year buy reselling or passing on what we no longer use, I am always overwhelmed with what seems like endless bins and boxes. It never fails! With that being said, we really don’t “need” anymore holiday decorations. Also, buying tons of new decor each year is expensive, so to save money and garage space, we try to find creative ways to rework what we have!
Last year while shopping at Home Goods, I saw an amazing Christmas arrangement. It had a metal tin base with three different sized mini Christmas trees and faux snow. Checked the price and it was $59.99….a little higher then I would like to spend but it was just too cute! So, I put it in my cart…. I wanted to contemplate if it was worth the purchase or not while I finished up my shopping . As I neared the register, it hit me: I have a couple mini Christmas trees like this at home AND an old metal tub, I could just make this myself! So pleased with my light bulb moment, I stopped by Michaels on my way home to pick up a bag of faux snow and another mini Christmas tree.
As soon as I got home, I got right to work. I rinsed out the old tub from the backyard, arranged the Christmas trees in the tub and then added the fake snow. ..project done in less than 5 minutes! It came out even more beautiful than the one in the store and cost a fraction of the price!
What I love about this project is that you can make your own adjustments based on what you already have. Don’t have a tin? No problem, try using an old basket or wooden crate. No Mini trees? Try your faux poinsettias or nutcrackers from the years prior and add in some light up garland instead of the fake snow. Also, if you are just starting out and don’t have years worth of decor, keep your eyes open at yard sales or thrift stores! We hope that this little diy project has inspired you to rethink your Christmas decor! Izzy and I are firm believers in working with what you already have and you can make your home beautiful on a budget.
We wish you all a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving , enjoy this time with your loved ones and be sure tell them what they mean to you <3
XO
Mel and Izzy
ITEMS USED:
Vintage Metal Tin- This was a $1 yard sale find
3 Christmas trees – Already had two, bought the smallest one on sale at Michaels for $4
Faux snow from Michaels- $3 with a coupon
Total cost for Mini Tree Centerpiece: $8
