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December 7, 2018 by: Ashley Greenwood

How to Make a DIY Christmas Tree Collar

Want a classy tree collar? But don’t want to spend a fortune? Make your own DIY Christmas Tree Collar in less than 5 minutes with this simple tutorial!

Want a classy tree collar? But don't want to spend a fortune? Make your DIY Christmas Tree Collar in less than 5 minutes with this simple tutorial!

Raise your hand if you love having Decorating and artificial Christmas tree but hate the ugly plastic stand underneath.

Yep. That’s what I thought. Me either!

Sure you can cover it with a tree skirt but you can still see that ugly metal pole. Today I’m sharing a DIY tree collar with you that will saw that ugly plastic tree stand problem.

Want a classy tree collar? But don't want to spend a fortune? Make your DIY Christmas Tree Collar in less than 5 minutes with this simple tutorial!

This project can be completely free if you have three items already at home. All you need is a cardboard box, glue sticks, and wrapping paper.

Three easy to find supplies to make a unique tree collar for your Christmas tree!

How to Make a DIY Christmas Tree Collar

Cardboard box (small enough to fit under your tree)
Craft glue sticks
Scissors
Good quality wrapping paper

Step One: Prep the Cardboard Box

Use a serrated knife to cut one corner seam of the cardboard box. The box I used measured 14” x 9”.

Want a classy tree collar? But don't want to spend a fortune? Make your DIY Christmas Tree Collar in less than 5 minutes with this simple tutorial!

Next remove the “flaps” on the bottom. This will leave you with a neat bottom to the DIY tree collar.

Want a classy tree collar? But don't want to spend a fortune? Make your DIY Christmas Tree Collar in less than 5 minutes with this simple tutorial!

Give it a test run to make sure the box will fit underneath the tree.

Want a classy tree collar? But don't want to spend a fortune? Make your DIY Christmas Tree Collar in less than 5 minutes with this simple tutorial!

Step two: Wrap the Box

Grab your kiddos’ glue sticks and your favorite wrapping paper.

Want a classy tree collar? But don't want to spend a fortune? Make your DIY Christmas Tree Collar in less than 5 minutes with this simple tutorial!

Cover the flattened cardboard box with quality wrapping paper. Don’t forget to neatly wrap all edges.

Want a classy tree collar? But don't want to spend a fortune? Make your DIY Christmas Tree Collar in less than 5 minutes with this simple tutorial! Want a classy tree collar? But don't want to spend a fortune? Make your DIY Christmas Tree Collar in less than 5 minutes with this simple tutorial!

Step Three: Secure in Place

Use double sided tape to secure the DIY Christmas Tree Collar exactly where you want it.

Want a classy tree collar? But don't want to spend a fortune? Make your DIY Christmas Tree Collar in less than 5 minutes with this simple tutorial!

DIY Tree Collar Tips

  • Do yourself a favor and choose thicker quality wrapping paper for this project. Thinner paper will rip.
  • Make sure the wrapping paper coordinates with the theme of your tree. This is a great way to pull your Christmas decorating theme all together.

Want a classy tree collar? But don't want to spend a fortune? Make your DIY Christmas Tree Collar in less than 5 minutes with this simple tutorial!

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Have you seen this amazing Christmas tree trick? It’s one of my most popular DIY posts and I have readers message me each year about how it’s changed their Christmas decorating! {Click HERE} to read all about it.

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Holiday decorating on a budget is one of my favorite things!

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Comments

  1. 1

    E. D. says

    December 1, 2019 at 9:31 am

    Great idea! Thanks so much for sharing…Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  2. 2

    Karee says

    November 12, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    Do you wrap the top flaps individually? Trying to figure out how it will fold without ripping the paper.

    Reply
    • 3

      Ashley Greenwood says

      December 13, 2020 at 3:48 pm

      Thanks so much for your question! I just wrapped the cardboard bow loosely so the paper would give a little when bent.

      Reply

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