This DIY flocked Christmas tree is packed with all of my favorite farmhouse decor: cotton stems, lamb’s ear, galvanized snowflakes, large simple ornaments and wooden beads. I've been planning it since last Christmas, and I'm so happy with how it turned out!
Every Christmas season, I like to keep the same ornaments on my main tree and just swap the ribbon or add a few new ones each year. This time, though, I went in a completely different direction.
You can see my trees from 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012. (You'll get quite an eyeful of some terrible photography from back in the day, but I love looking back and seeing how far I've come. )
I'll probably return to my usual routine next year, but I decided to switch things up with a fun new look this year!
I started by flocking my regular green pine tree that I bought from Hobby Lobby a few years ago. Hobby Lobby Christmas trees are great quality for the price, for sure!
I couldn't justify buying a new tree when I already had a perfectly good one, so I did what any DIY girl would do and flocked it myself! (I don't usually buy pre-lit trees, because I find the unlit ones last longer, since LED lights tend to burn out.)
It was super easy, and I love how it turned out. (I flocked another artificial Christmas tree that had been sitting in the attic, too, because it's so simple and easy.)
Find the full DIY flocking tutorial here. (It isn't heavily flocked, but I like the way it looks, so I'm happy with it!)
By the way, if you'd like to buy a Christmas tree that's already flocked, I've had this one in my living room for years and it's amazing! It's very budget-friendly, too! (I did say I don't normally buy pre-lit trees, but I made an exception for this one.)
How to Decorate a Flocked Christmas Tree
My flocked tree features a gorgeous new twig star tree topper from Pottery Barn that I bought a few years back. (It's sold out now, but this one is similar.)
Once I was ready to decorate, I started with my burlap jingle bell ribbon. I like it to look like it's cascading down the tree and hopping around a bit. So I cut it into smaller pieces, tucked it into the branches, and wove it through the tree.
Next I draped my natural wooden bead garland across the front of the tree. I had just enough to cover the front, so it isn't on the back of the tree at all, which is fine!
I placed my largest ornaments next, which are the DIY wooden sign ornaments (full tutorial here) and the large wooden snowflakes.
Then came the galvanized snowflakes, which I LOVE. They're from Kirkland’s a few years ago. I can't find them this year, but they have other similar and great options!
The large globe wood-and-glass ornaments are from Kirkland’s too, as is the “JOY” sign at the top. I bought a bunch of other large wooden plank signs, but they didn't look quite right. My tree is a “slim” tree, so there's not a lot of room for ornaments.
I've put a sign at the top of my tree for the past two years and plan to do it again. I just love the look on a farmhouse Christmas tree. I've rounded up some new signs that would look so cute on any tree!
I added some of my old mercury glass ornaments that I've collected over the years for a touch of sparkle and bling.
Then I filled in all the empty spaces with lamb's ear and cotton stems.
To finish it off, or rather “bottom” it off in this case, I added a galvanized tree collar that's hard to spot in any of these photos, but I assure you it's gorgeous!
All in all, a pretty neutral, natural farmhouse Christmas tree! I'm in love with the results this holiday season.
I love the wrapping paper, too, and how it looks with the tree. If you want more info on the wrapping paper or my tips for creating simple but gorgeous wrapped gifts that double as home decor, then click here!
What do you think of my non-traditional neutral, farmhouse-style, white flocked Christmas tree? Would you create a tree like this in your home?
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