How to Make a Wall-Mounted Christmas Tree Alternative

Brian Patrick Flynn
Materials Needed:
- two precut mitered strips of 1X2" MDF trim for sides of tree
- one precut mitered strip of 1X2" MDF trim for base of tree
- fabric scissors
- velvet fabric by the yard
- ornament hooks
- lightweight ornaments
- hanging star ornament
- pushpin or hook eye
- tailor's tape
- staple gun
- staples
- drill
- wood screws
- needle-nose pliers
- picture hanging wire and hooks
Create Frame
On a flat, level surface, lay three precut mitered strips of 1X2" MDF trim out, then attach as a triangle using drill and wood screws.

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Cut, Then Stretch Fabric
Cut velvet fabric approximately 6 inches wider than the width of the base of the triangle tree frame, then stretch the fabric tightly across the back.

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Staple Fabric
Keep fabric stretched tightly, then fasten along the back of the frame, securing it in place with staple gun.

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Cut Excess Fabric
Once the velvet fabric is securely fastened, use fabric scissors to cut away excess.

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Add Hanging Wire
Use needle-nose pliers to add picture hanging wire and hooks along the back of the frame approximately 6-8 inches down from the top.

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Add Ornaments
Insert ornament hooks into lightweight tree ornaments, then secure in place through the stretched velvet.

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Add Star Topper
Insert pushpin or hook eye directly into the wall above the triangle tree, then hang star ornament as a tree topper.

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