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Twine Tree Tutorial

by Regina 2 Comments

Learn how to make this adorable twine Christmas tree in this Twine Tree Tutorial. Using scraps, it’s easy to do.

The vintage window makes a great backdrop for the twine trees

I’m sharing a cute and easy DIY Twine Christmas Tree. It’s rustic and simple and with the buzz about shipping delays and product shortages, creating something from scraps around the house is the best idea!

When I was in South Carolina this fall, I spotted the most adorable twine tree in a home decor shop. Made of twine and wood, it was the perfect neutral to fit in with my style.

If you follow me, you know I love a more simple look (except at the holidays.) Maybe because I have more holiday decor than any other so sometimes its hard not to use it all!

I thought these were so cute, I didn’t create them exactly the same but I definitely used this one for inspiration.

So come along as I share my Twine Tree Tutorial.

Table of Contents

    • MATERIALS NEEDED FOR TWINE TREE
    • CREATE A VARIETY OF STYLES
    • STEP BY STEP TWINE TREES
      • Step One:
      • Step Two:
      • Step Three:
      • Step Four:
      • Step Five:
    • Step Six:
      • Step Seven:
  • CHECK OUT MY OTHER HOLIDAY RELATED POSTS
    • SOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR TWINE TREE

The materials for the twine trees are simple – you can use several different things to create the tree then cover in twine or rope and add a trunk and base.

For the tree you could use:

  • Cardboard
  • Styrofoam
  • Poster Board
  • Painters Tape

For the trunk you could use:

  • Stick
  • Popsicle stick
  • Dowel rod
  • Paint stirrer

For the base you could use:

  • Cut piece of log/branch
  • Scrap of wood
Twine Tree with Star

I think the perfect topping is star of anise.

CREATE A VARIETY OF STYLES

I’ve created a few of these and each are different.

Various colored twine trees

For some I decided to use a scrap of wood for the base, for another I cut a piece of branch off and used that as a base. For the trunk I just grabbed some sticks from the yard.

Use scrap wood or small branches or logs

Some I wrapped with twine, some I left the twig plain.

I made them in various sizes with the same shape and think they add a nice touch to my vintage window mantel.

Below are the steps to create this pretty twine tree for your own home.

STEP BY STEP TWINE TREES

Step One:

Gather all of your materials.

Step Two:

Trace a triangle on your foam or cardboard. (You could also use scrap wood).

I traced my template

Step Three:

Cut the triangle out.

Cut the styrofoam

Step Four:

Using a glue gun, begin gluing twine around the bottom and work your way to the top.

Begin gluing

Step Five:

Take your twig or stick for your trunk and whittle the edge (a sharp kitchen knife is fine) to make it sharp then stick it into the bottom of your tree.

Leave stem plain or wrap with twine

Step Six:

Drill a hole in your base, large enough to hold the stick/trunk.

Step Seven:

Put the trunk into the base and secure with a little bit of glue.

Finished Twine Tree!

That’s all it takes to make these cute little rustic trees. What do you think? They are not perfect but I’m ok with that. You can tell they weren’t made in a factory.

Here they are on my mantel.

My forest of twine trees on the mantel
The vintage window makes a great backdrop for the twine trees

I think I will create a few more to make a twine forest!

Thanks for joining me for this easy DIY Twine Tree. I truly appreciate you being here, I love sharing ideas and inspiration and am thankful you visited Saved From Salvage.

I am part of a Blog Hop where several bloggers are sharing a Christmas related post today. Make sure to stop by and visit these blogs to get some wonderful inspiration for the holidays.

CHECK OUT MY OTHER HOLIDAY RELATED POSTS

To see my other Christmas Decor posts, check out Cozy & Creative Christmas Wrapping or Ten Ways To Style a Dough Bowl or Holiday Porch Planter.

GNOME PACKAGE
Gnome Gift Wrap
Vintage Ornaments in Dough Bowl
Small Porch Planter in a Sap Bucket
Sap Bucket

You may also enjoy my pinecone flower wreath, and my Bags, Tags & Baked Goods post which features some blogger friends showcasing baked goods and wrapping ideas.

Stay tuned for a tutorial on an easy and festive Holiday Porch Planter and some rustic and beautiful Christmas Tablescapes.

Did you shop on Black Friday? I’m not one to fight those crazy crowds because there is nothing I need that badly, but this year we did have to go out early because our fridge broke.

SOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

I do love to window shop and here are some things that I’m loving right now for the holidays and my winter dog walks! Each post before the holidays, I’ll share my favorites – enjoy!

Terrain Birch Tree Collar

Anthropologie Zinc Square Store

Anthropologie Concordia Zinc Pine Tree

Terrain Metal Orb Ornament

Athleta Ski Down Jogger Pants

Athleta Essential Turtleneck

I hope you get a chance to visit some of the other bloggers on the list above and see what Christmas related post they are sharing.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog, if you would like to receive inspiration and ideas right to your inbox, subscribe to my blog today.

I so appreciate you being here.

XO, Regina

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  1. Kate says

    December 11, 2021 at 10:01 AM

    The possibilities are endless here. I love what you’ve made! Treasures for sure.

    Reply
    • Regina says

      December 11, 2021 at 11:11 AM

      Thanks Kate – appreciate your checking out the new site 🙂

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