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How To Style A Full Christmas Tree

“Looks great! Little full! Lotta’ sap!!”

~ Clark Griswold

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

My tree may not have a lot of sap, but like Clark, I sure do love a full tree!!! I love going to Christmas open houses and seeing all of the overly stuffed trees!!

Place items in a triangular formation to keep them spaced evenly.

So here are my best tips on how to STUFF YOUR TREE!!!

  • Start with a beautiful full tree. I got mine from King Of Christmas. Make sure you fluff it out!!
  • Lay out all of your ornaments into stacks. This helps to clearly see what you have to work with.
  • Add your favorite garland. You can wrap it around the tree or go from top to bottom, billowing it out as you go.
  • I like to place my largest (heavy) items in first. I try to buy things in ODD numbers so it’s easier to keep them evenly spaced.
  • Make sure to work in a triangular formation when placing things in the tree. I just sort of shove mine in but some people use wire to keep things in place.
  • It’s time to add in all of the ornaments with writing on them. Still working in a triangle formation to keep things evenly spaced.
  • Add in the smaller ornaments as filler pieces.
  • Next, add extra long pieces that will stick out from the tree, like branches and natural elements. This helps to hide any holes you may still have.
  • Finally, top the tree off with a large tree topper or oversized ornament.
My tree topper is an over-sized ornament!!!
I love these shiplap ornaments from My Trusted Treasures. She can personalize any of these ornaments.

A FEW MORE TIPS :

  • Pick a theme!!
  • Use your theme to decide on a color combination.
  • Buy ornaments that work well with your theme. My favorite ornaments come from My Trusted Treasures and Southern Charm Decor
  • Be sure to buy large and small pieces.
  • Long stems and oversized ornaments make great fillers!!
  • Think outside of the box when picking a tree skirt.
I used an old Irish Chain Quilt as a tree skirt.
Fun Wreath Chicken ornament by
Southern Charm Decor
Southern Charm Decor can personalize any ornament!!

The most important part is to enjoy the process!! Have a wonderful holiday!!

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