Alternative Christmas Trees

[March-Hare]

Really disappointed with the selection of real trees around - and the high prices!!! I only have room for a small tree and wondered what alternatives aer out there to buy ........... something different ..................?

[murraymints]

http://www.idealprice.co.uk/compare.html?q=Tree-Upside-Down-Sale&ort=Tree-Upside-Down-Sale&;adid=iaCkp5621ZaXYLbS1pqWmI6m0qigWdDNoIWkmMaPuKGlnMXHkHWhqs%2BI1m6ZlNbViZSalNOf1w%3D%3D&baa=T

Upside down tree ?

[Brinjal]

The locals here in Zim make cute baobab trees flat topped acacias or even proper Christmas trees out of wire. They are so nice and look beautiful all dressed up. Real trees or even fake ones set off my hay fever

[boxtops]

Buy one of those pop-up trees, ready decorated, just squish it back down again in the New Year.

[B00]

A relative's got one of those upside down trees, looks really odd!

[Jennykenny]

Not an alternative but Ikea are selling trees for £25.00, but with a £20.00 voucher included, so that's not too bad??

[tamborine]

Save the planet & set an example:

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Paper-Tree-for-Kids

[lady-janine]

saw someone carrying one made out of driftwood the other day.

[brenda]

Like you I couldn't find anything I liked, so cut a 3 foot branch from one of the trees in the garden,Painted it white and sprinkled glitter on whilst it was wet. Added a few bits of cotton wool and some baubles.Stuck the masterpiece in a plain glass vase in which I had put a string of fairy lights crumpled up.Result not bad , and it looks even better after a glass or three of festive cheer.
Happy Christmas everyone !

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[March-Hare]

Brilliant Brenda - this was the kind of thing I was thinking of - bought a real tree in the end (again) this year - but next year I plan intend to plan ahead and do something creative - Merry Christmas x