01Chain-of-lights tree: Step 1
To get started with this DIY hristmas tree project, we cut a hula-hoop tire into two halves.
Chain of lights Christmas tree
A Nordmann fir or a spruce? No, this year we're celebrating with a chain-of-lights tree. Advantage: You can make it yourself, it's muuuch more long lasting and looks just as festive.
Level of difficulty
Leisurely inspiration
Duration
20
This is what we need:
And here's how it's done:
02Chain-of-lights tree: Step 2
Wrap one half of the tire with painters crepe to create the lower part of the tree.
03Chain-of-lights tree: Step 3
Spray this half white. Let dry.
04Chain-of-lights tree: Step 4
String twine through the hula-hoop tire.
05Chain-of-lights tree: Step 5
Press the tire together so that a nice half-circle takes shape. Now knot the two ends of the twine to keep the tire in this position.
06Chain-of-lights tree: Step 6
Knot 3 more pieces of twine in the middle and at the ends of the tire for hanging up. Leave the twine about 110 cm long. Bring all three pieces of twine together at the upper end and make a bow (to hang up on the hook).
07Chain-of-lights tree: Step 7a
Mark the distance of the half-circle to the left and right on the wooden board and attach hook to the wooden board in accordance with the manufacturer information.
08Chain-of-lights tree: Step 7b
Attach hook to the wooden board in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.
09Chain-of-lights tree: Step 7c
Attach hook to the wooden board in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.
10Chain-of-lights tree: Step 8
Now wrap the hula-hoop structure with light chains and stick on paper stars. Form the trunk of the Christmas tree out of a light-chain and affix with tesafilm.
