I am a huge fan of anything miniature, and that flows right into my love of Christmas. Making mini Christmas trees for ornaments or added decor throughout the holiday season is one of my favorite things to do. I adore how cute they look on a bigger tree, and I can even add them to a tiny holiday village if I wanted! So many fun ideas to create your own miniature Christmas trees on this list. You’ll love making these this year for your decor!
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DIY Mini Christmas Tree Ornaments & Decorations
Alongside these cute little mini trees at your holiday table, you might want to check out some of these other great holiday ideas. I love making everything homemade when possible, and this list has tons of cute ideas you can add to your holiday decor this year.
Miniature Pinecone Christmas Tree Decoration or Ornament
Gather those pinecones out of your yard and put them to good use this holiday season making cute little miniature trees. I love that this easily stands up on its own and can be added to your mantle or another holiday decor. Add a loop of ribbon and you have a custom ornament!
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Artistic Music Sheet Mini Christmas Tree
You know I love those upcycled old books, but this music sheet choice is too cute for words! Whether you use an actual piece of sheet music from a book or simply print one off from an online source, this cute little paper folded tree is a perfect rustic addition to your decor.
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Charming Rustic Twig Christmas Tree Ornaments
A few twigs, a bit of yarn, and a little glue and you have created a cute little rustic addition to your tree. These miniature Christmas tree ornaments are so cute and easy for anyone to make. I love that they are also pretty much free!
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Festive Paper Strip Mini Christmas Tree
Grab the scrapbook paper and create this cute little paper Christmas tree! This is ideal for making with the kids and looks great as part of a centerpiece or even on your mantle for the holiday season.
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DIY Miniature Pasta Christmas Tree
We all remember making fun crafts with pasta and this craft is a favorite for the holidays! Some noodles, glue, and spray paint are all you need to create this shiny little mini Christmas tree to go on your table!
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DIY Paper Straw Mini Christmas Tree Decorations
Aren’t these adorable? I love using paper straws when crafting and this is such a fun and super easy idea for holiday decorating. Plus, the kids can help you make this in minutes!
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Pasta Christmas Tree Decoration
Add these cute little trees to your big tree as an ornament that is easy to make and a perfect kids craft for you to make with your children. These are so simple and super fun to decorate and customize!
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3D Christmas Trees Cards
While not a traditional decoration, I love displaying my holiday cards on the mantle. This tutorial shows you how to make your own unique and truly beautiful little miniature Christmas tree right inside your card.
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Upcycled Book Christmas Tree
This little miniature tree is a perfect use of an old book that would otherwise be thrown away. Deep green with cute little miniature ornaments all over, this looks great as a centerpiece or displayed on a bookshelf.
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Simple Pine Cone Christmas Tree
Nothing is more traditional than the pinecone holiday tree! This cute little mini tree is easy to update with colorful paint, pom poms, beads, or sequins if you want, but I prefer the simple rustic style.
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Miniature Tree Made from Holiday Garland
This simple tree is so cute and super easy to add to your holiday decorations. These are too cute, simple, and an idea dollar store craft just in time for Christmas.
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How to Make a Rustic Aromatic Christmas Tree Ornament
I love the smells of Christmas! The aromatic greenery is my favorite part of the holiday, and this little ornament is a super cute and easy choice to add to your tree for beauty and for some added holiday scent.
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Miniature Shell Christmas Tree
Gather those decorative seashells and add them to a miniature holiday tree for a fun beachy theme that also looks beautiful against your rustic holiday decor! I love how pretty this is, especially when painted with gold or silver paint and a bit of glitter.
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Folded Napkin Miniature Christmas Tree
I love adding cloth napkins to my holiday tables. This little tutorial is perfect for adding a beautiful miniature tree to your holiday table! A perfect addition that will look great in any place setting.
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Miniature Pom Pom Christmas Tree Ornament
This little craft is ideal for your younger kids to help you make. Pom poms, glue, and a few sparkles are added to a craft stick to create a cute little holiday tree to add to your bigger tree!
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Pallet Mini Christmas Tree Decoration
Turn a piece of an old pallet into a cute decoration to add to your mantle with this simple tutorial. Using a few miniature ornaments, you can easily make a colorful tree to add to your pallet.
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Mini Felt Christmas Tree Sign
This is another great use of an old piece of a pallet! Strips of green felt create a cute and realistic looking tree attached to a pallet for adding to a wall, mantle, or other holiday decor display.
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Rustic Rope Christmas Tree
This little mini tree is a cute idea that uses just a bit of rope and glue. Whether you buy one of these or make your own, this is ideal for any rustic holiday decor style.
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Miniature Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree
This is just too cute! I love how easy it is and this video tutorial makes it super fast and simple to create with the kids.
DIY Yarn Wrapped Tree
This simple tutorial is ideal for making a simple yarn wrapped tree that works in your holiday decor easily. I love how cute this looks, and how you could so easily make this in any color you want.
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Anthropologie Inspired Ombre Bottle Brush Christmas Trees
I adore these! Seriously, they are absolutely adorable and really give off that vintage and retro look that I love. These are super easy to make and a perfect addition to any holiday decor.
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Rustic Crochet Farmhouse Christmas Tree
If you crochet, this rustic tree is in the popular farmhouse style that everyone loves. This is simple in color but looks adorable on any shelf, table, or mantle.
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Rustic Wine Cork Christmas Tree
Save your wine bottle corks and add them to your holiday decor with this cute little ornament idea! Painted or left plain and rustic, these are such a cute addition that everyone loves.
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Paper Plate Christmas Trees
You can’t have a mini tree list without adding this cute little paper plate tree to it! We’ve all made paper plate crafts, and this one is the ultimate for the holidays and kids will absolutely love them!
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Snowy Shooting Star Miniature Christmas Tree
Isn’t this absolutely adorable? So cute and easy to add to any holiday decor display. I love the addition of a shooting star to make it even more magical!
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Dollar Store DIY Jewel Christmas Tree
This is super cute! I adore how cute this will look alongside my other holiday decor. If you’ve ever wanted a cheap tree, this mini Christmas tree is literally $2 in supplies plus glue!
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Kanzashi Christmas Tree
This intricate design is absolutely stunning. If you are looking for something a bit more elegant, then this is the project for you to add to your holiday table this year!
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Paper Christmas Tree Tutorial
Simple green paper cut and glued together makes a cute little miniature Christmas tree to add to your holiday decor. This is especially great for kids to make and ideal for a classroom setting.
Wooden Sign Christmas Tree Decor
Isn’t this cute?! A few simple wooden strips with holiday themes or sayings can turn into a cute little sign that goes onto any table or mantle this holiday season. I love this country chic style!
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Burlap Christmas Trees
These are absolutely adorable! Seriously, so cute! I love the rustic burlap look in decor in general, and using with Christmas just makes sense.
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DIY Wooden Christmas Trees
If you have a bit more skill with a few tools, then making your custom wooden trees is a great way to add decor to your home. I love how cute these are and that you can add any color paint to really update them for your decor.
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Egg Carton Christmas Tree
This is just too cute! If you are looking for a cute idea that kids can help you make, then this egg carton tree is a perfect choice. It’s super easy, a great recycled craft project, and of course, kid-friendly.
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Mini Christmas Tree Pillow
This list has to include a pillow! These mini pillows are so cute! I absolutely adore this look and would definitely add them to my sofa. These are perfect for gifting as well as decorating!
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Craft Paper Christmas Trees
This simple tree is a great choice for making if you need a budget and a fast miniature Christmas tree for your holiday decorating. You can use any color or pattern paper you want!
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Fabric Mini Christmas Tree
If you like old-fashioned and rustic, then look no further. This is such a beautiful little choice to add to your mantle or even on your centerpiece. I love how cute it is and how easy to make.
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Ribbon and Tassel Elegant Christmas Tree
This is such an elegant choice for that special dinner table around the holidays. It’s so much easier than you might think to make this tree, but it looks like it took hours to create.
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Mini Concrete Christmas Trees
What a brilliant idea! A simple silicone mold in the shape of a tree with some plaster of Paris or concrete and you suddenly have a super rustic and cute little tree!
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Glittery Christmas Trees
These paper cone mini Christmas trees are such a cute idea! Super easy to make and ideal for a budget-friendly Christmas decoration. Plus, you can make them in multiple colors and styles.
Mini Pom Pom Christmas Tree
This adorable look is colorful and oh, so easy to make. It’s ideal for making with the kids, but can be made in multiple sizes and colors to match your holiday theme this year.
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Fresh Greenery Mini Christmas Trees
Using fresh greenery around the holidays is a must, and this idea is just brilliant! I love how they used a variety of different greens to give unique looks. This is ideal for a rustic holiday theme.
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Felt Strip Christmas Tree
This cute little idea is another one using felt, but this time the strips are layered together to create a thick branch look that I love! Make it in multiple colors or one solid color like this.
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Miniature Aluminum Christmas Trees
Wow! How brilliant is this idea?! Sparkly and cute, these look great with almost any decor theme around the holidays. I love this and plan to make a few for our house!
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