Grab a tin can and make a mini tree holder. This Tin Can Christmas Tree Hack is the perfect, low-maintenance way to decorate for the upcoming holiday season.
Decorate for Christmas with assorted mini trees… in tin can tree holders
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THIS TIN CAN CHRISTMAS TREE HACK WILL HELP YOU ADD A FEW EXTRA TREES IN TO DECORATE AROUND YOUR HOME.
It’s no secret that I love putting up Christmas trees. In fact, one year I put up three of them.
They are one of the ways that allow you to be as creative as you want to be. The three I put were all neutral and farmhouse-themed but still had their own unique touches. That’s what makes this craft project even more awesome.
WHY I LOVE THIS PROJECT
One of my newest and most favorite craft supplies to work with has been these faux wall adhesives that Dollar Tree sells. I’ve been amazed by the things crafters have come up with and I knew it’d only be a matter of time before I jumped on the bandwagon as well.
The fact that a $1+ supply can yield some pretty awesome-looking decor is a winner in my book!
Related: More Faux Tin Wall Tile Crafts
- Dollar Tree Fall Craft: Tin Wall Tile Pumpkin
- Dollar Store Christmas Cutting Board Crafts – see how I transformed a cutting board with a tin tile
- Faux Tin Christmas Tree Ornaments – cut faux tin tiles into holiday shapes to make unique Christmas ornaments
SUPPLIES NEEDED
- Self-adhesive Wall Tile (1 pack)
- Tin Cans
- Sharpie Marker
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Rubberbands
- Binder Clips
- E6000 Glue
- White Chalk Paint
- Gold Acrylic Craft Paint
- Paintbrush
TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE A TIN CAN CHRISTMAS TREE HOLDER
Follow this quick video, or read the step-by-step directions below.
- Lay the faux tile piece face down. Using a can, measure the height you need by making little marks along the tile piece.
- Then, use a ruler to draw a line connecting the dashes and cut along the line.
- Peel off the tile piece needed and apply it to the tin can using a generous amount of E6000 glue along the top and bottom of the can.
- Apply rubber bands and binder clips around the can to help hold the faux tile in place until it dries.
- Use the paintbrush to dry brush on the white chalk paint. For a distressed look, use the pouncing method to get rid of any brush strokes.
- Paint along the rim of the can with gold acrylic craft paint. It doesn’t have to be symmetrical.
- Once the paint dries, pop in a mini faux Christmas tree with some burlap and you’re all set!
** TIP: Create a few different sizes by using different sized cans!
Didn’t these turn out super cute?
MORE CHRISTMAS DECOR IDEAS:
- Add even more Christmas trees to your holiday decor, but without taking up much space, with these Reverse Canvas Yarn Tassel Trees.
- Keeping in line with the Christmas tree theme, here’s a unique DIY Winter Scene: Bottle Brush Tree Wreath to add to your holiday decor.
- These Craft Stick Christmas Trees are another eclectic way to not only decorate your tree but also showcase a new kind of Christmas tree made from craft sticks.
Tin Can Christmas Tree Hack
This tin can Christmas tree hack is a clever and inexpensive way to decorate for the upcoming holiday season.
Materials
- Self-adhesive Wall Tile (1 pack)
- Tin Cans
- Sharpie Marker
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Rubberbands
- Binder Clips
- E6000 Glue
- White Chalk Paint
- Gold Acrylic Craft Paint
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Lay the faux tile piece face down. Using a can, measure the height you need by making little marks along the tile piece.
- Then, use a ruler to draw a line connecting the dashes and cut along the line.
- Peel off the tile piece needed and apply it to the tin can using a generous amount of E6000 glue along the top and bottom of the can.
- Apply rubber bands and binder clips around the can to help hold the faux tile in place until it dries.
- Use the paintbrush to dry brush on the white chalk paint. For a distressed look, use the pouncing method to get rid of any brush strokes.
- Paint along the rim of the can with gold acrylic craft paint. It doesn't have to be symmetrical.
- Once the paint dries, pop in a mini faux Christmas tree with some burlap and you're all set!
** TIP: Create a few different sizes by using different sizes of cans!
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