DIY Branch Christmas Tree with Metallic Acorn Ornaments
See how easy it is to make a DIY branch Christmas tree with adorable metallic acorn ornaments. It's perfect for small space living and so inexpensive to create.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Active Time30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Christmas
Yield: 1Tree
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $10-$15
Equipment
Hot glue gun and glue
Materials
A branch with several alternating branches.
Brown spray paintoptional
White craft paint
Clay pot3.5 inches
Foam for the pot
Sheet or sphagnum moss
Acorns from the yard
Variety of metallic paints
Wax thread
Instructions
Paint the clay pot white.
Glue in some foam to anchor the branch.
*Optional - spray your branch with brown spray paint if needed.
Add a little bit of hot glue to the bottom of the branch. Insert into the foam.
Cover the top with a bit of moss.
Add a bit of white craft paint to the tops and sides of the branches.
Gather acorns.
Clean them up by placing them on a foil-lined tray in a 200-degree oven for a couple of hours.
Paint the acorns with white paint first, then metallic paint.