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How to make a Real mini Christmas Tree

Yield: 1 Tree

Equipment

  • 1 Pair of Pruners
  • Florist wire
  • 1 Foam Oasis Brick
  • 1 Small Cylinder Oasis Foam
  • 1 Empty 4 pint Milk Carton
  • 1 Coir Pot
  • Nordman Fir Branches
  • Skimmia Sprigs
  • 1 set of battery operated Fairy Lights
  • Mushroom Decorations
  • Stones/Dried beans

Instructions

  • First weigh down your Coir Pot with a handful of Stones or Dried Beans
  • Cut the bottom Half off a 4 Pint milk carton
  • Place the Carton in the Coir Pot
  • Soak the brick and Cylinder Foam in Water for 5 minutes
  • Place the brick upright in the milk carton
  • With a Sharp knife begin Carving a rounded Oval/ tree shape
  • Push 4 Toothpicks into the Cylinder Foam and attach to the top of the carved foam (see video below)
  • Use a knife to round off the edges of the Cylinder Foam
  • Push the longest branches into the bottom of the foam, continue all the way round.
  • Repeat this process all the way to the trop, with the branches gradually getting shorter and shorter (see video)
  • Top with some sprigs of Skimmia, use florist wire to attach.
  • Drape with Fairy lights, then attach small decorations with florist wire
  • Turn the lights on and enjoy!