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Cone shaped grapevine tree on a mantel with candles.
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DIY Grapevine Christmas Tree

Learn how to make beautiful rustic trees from wild grapevines. It's a great way to use up pesky vines that you're going to cut down anyway.
Prep Time1 day 3 hours
Active Time2 hours
Total Time1 day 5 hours
Yield: 2

Equipment

  • Pruners
  • Garden Gloves
  • Large Bucket
  • Wire Cutters

Materials

  • Grapevines
  • Chicken Wire
  • Black Spray Paint or craft paint

Instructions

  • Cut down grapevines and allow the leaves to dry up overnight.
  • Strip the leaves then place the vines in a bucket of water.
  • Allow them to soak for a few hours.
  • Meanwhile, cut the chicken wire and shape it into two cones.
  • Spray paint the cones with black spray paint or use a brush and brush on black craft paint on all sides.
  • Start with thicker vines at the bottom of one of the cones and wrap the vines around the base, tucking them into the wire and wrapping them under each other.
  • Continue to wrap vines using smaller vines near the top of the cones.
  • Allow the cones to dry out then snip any ends that are sticking out.
  • Set them anywhere you want and enjoy.
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