This year my Christmas Tree started to collapse, despite my efforts I was not able to keep it together until Christmas day so I decided I would repurpose it.
I have always wanted a garland door arch but find them not very budget friendly. By repurposing my tree I saved extra waste going to landfill and I got an affordable garland of my dreams. It was super easy to do as well.
As it was a 6ft Tree make sure you check out the other parts.
Materials
Pool noodles (I used three green ones)
Tree branches
Cable ties (large)
Fairy lights
I also had twine aside if I felt it was too flimsy but I didn't need it in the end.
Tools
Ryobi utility knife
Steps
Step 1
I did the two sides first, I started at one end of the pool noodle with the tree base branch (larger ones). I pierced the branch hook into the noodle then wrapped and twist tied two leaves at either end of the branch around the noodle to secure.
Step 2
Get another branch (I used the next branch up and alternated between the bottom three branches) repeating step 1 layering the branches over each other to create fullness.
Step 3
When you get to the end of the noodle you with have to get a small branch and turn it in reverse to cover the bare space.
Step 4
Pierce a hole in the back of the noodle only through to the middle then get a large cable tie and make a loop to hang the garland.
Step 5
For the centre piece I did the same as above but I started at each end with large branches meeting in the middle with smaller branches. I pierced holes in the back of both ends to hang. Depending on the door frame you may also need to secure it in the middle (I didn't)
Step 6
Wrap with fairy lights of choice, fluff and style branches and enjoy.
