How to Make DIY Tulle Christmas Trees – Easy Winter and Christmas Decor Project
There’s something almost enchanting about tulle, isn’t there? I used some in my wedding decor, and if I had a little girl I would dress her up in colorful tulle skirts All.The.Time. Using tulle in holiday decor gives it a whispery wintery look – so pretty!
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Supplies needed for making DIY tulle trees:
- 2 20-yard rolls of white tulle (find 6″x25y online here) for two trees
- Dowel rods (find 3/8″x12″ set of 5 online here)
- Wood base
- e6000 super glue
Tulle Christmas Tree Directions:
I bought one 36″ long dowel rod and one piece of 12″x4″ balsam wood from Michaels, and I cut each into 3 pieces with my Dremel.
Glue the 12 inch rod onto the base with e6000.
Starting at the bottom, cut the tulle and tie pieces around the rod. I think the bottom pieces were about 12 inches long.
Keep cutting slightly shorter pieces and tying them, pushing the knots tightly together. Arrange and fluff as you go.
At the top I glued a wood button (I had some leftover from another project, but you can buy them at any hardware store) and then I painted it white.
These DIY tulle trees are an easy, gorgeous project to last through Christmas and all winter long. It might even be fun to have a tulle tree making party!
Don’t my tulle trees look like frosty snow-covered evergreens?
They certainly look pretty with my glittery reindeer.
I bet you’re wondering “Weren’t there 3 rods?! Where’s the other one?”
Yes, there were three, but it turns out that 40 yards of tulle can only make two 12-inch trees. Bummer.
You could even make these easy tulle Christmas trees in green, pink, turquoise, or other fun colors to match your Christmas decor.
Where have you used tulle before – and have you tried it in your holiday decorating?
– Jen
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3. DIY Moulding Trim Christmas Tree Decor
Dixie Lee says
I use tulle to tie around hurricanes holding votive candles – changes the color of the light cast by the candles quickly, cheaply and reusably! Also, it can be used on wreaths in any way that ribbon can be used – and more!
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Dixie, the hurricanes sound so lovely! I may have to try that 🙂
GERRI ( DENISE) DAGOSTINO says
I LOVE THIS SIMPLE LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREES AS MY GRANDDAUGHTER CAN HELP & WE LOVE CRAFTING TOGETHER 1
Linda says
My mom and grandma made similar trees out of a stiffer tulle fabric. Back in the 60’s
I had forgotten how nice they were. I remember how to do them , but not the sizes of they layers. Thanks for the memories.
JoAnn says
I love these tulle trees. I’m definitely a lover of tulle. I made large “puffy” balls to hang from tree over tables at my grandaughters wedding! They were a hit! Then I put them on my Christmas Tree. I needed a new globe ona light fixture so I just hung three around the light…. my daughter calls it the Poofy light. I have tulle bows on lamps, candle holders and my large cement swan ….she holds towels in the bathroom.I am soooo inspired your tulle trees! Thanks!
Phyllis Watts says
What was the width of the tulle?
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Hi Phyllis, the width was 6 inches. 🙂
Lynn says
One year my kids and i entire into the wooden behind our home to cut our own tree. The only trees that were the right size were young hemlocks among the tall pines, and not getting enough sunlight, they weren’t very full. In other words, real Charlie Brown trees, with a couple of sizable gaps. I had some 36” wide white tulle, so I loosely folded it lengthwise and draped it around the tree, filling in the gaps. It turned out beautifully!