It’s tempting to use an entirely fake tree while decorating for Christmas. But if you prefer something more organic, a silk tree is the way to go.

Silk trees can be either real or synthetic and are typically given a bright green color to evoke the forest. They’re pliable to the touch and look lifelike. Because they don’t wither in the sun or melt in the rain, they are equally at home as both interior and outdoor decorations.

Tips and Tricks for Making Your Fake Christmas Tree Look More Lifelike

You can pick a silk tree that suits your needs, as they come in a wide variety of designs.

Here are some suggestions for enhancing the aesthetic value of a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree:

What you’ll need:

Complete fake Christmas tree, 1

1 yard of cloth or paper for wrapping

One roll of ribbon.

The equivalent of one roll of tape.

Tips in General

So it’s important to get the proper size: A big tree will take up more room and might not look good with your other decorations. In contrast, a larger tree is warranted for a spacious living room or hallway. Make sure you have enough room for them, though, because they do take up some area.

Pick a color that works with the rest of your decor. Artificial trees come in a wide variety of colors, and it’s vital to choose one that complements your existing decor. A green artificial tree could be a nice complement to other green accents in the home. Obviously, if everything else is red, you should, too.

Carefully place ornaments on your fully artificial Christmas tree to avoid making it look haphazard. To avoid making your artificial Christmas tree look chaotic, use ornamental balls and other ornaments to provide height and perspective. If you have a huge Christmas tree, consider relocating some of the ornaments to the lower branches where they will be more visible and accessible to others who may not be able to climb so high (such as children).

Procedure

Decorating for Christmas is a breeze when you have a complete artificial tree. In this way:

Gather a number of branches (around 15) from your backyard or a nearby park. You can find branches for sale at any arts and crafts retailer if you don’t already have any.

Place the branches on top of a table or other flat surface so that they form a circle, with the ends pointing inward toward the center. In order to avoid having any spaces or voids in your design, you should have an even number of branches. If your tree has more than three branches, position them such that their ends form an X.

Finally, fasten all of the branches in place with glue or tape. Getting everything in the right place can be challenging, so you might want to ask for assistance. When everything is fixed in place, you can add finishing touches like bows, ribbon, or garland.