48 Tabletop Christmas Tree Ideas
Creative Christmas trees for small spaces can be found right here.
Tabletop Christmas tree ideas shouldn't be hard to come by. Whether you're looking for a cute way to decorate your tabletop or your mantel...or if you're limited on space and are looking for creative ways to decorate for the holidays without taking up too much precious room, you're going to love this festive collection of tabletop trees. Learn how to make a mini Christmas tree that will look adorable on any surface of the house. These small trees are just waiting to be brought to life by your hands.
From yarn to paper, there are tons of clever ways to create your own mini Christmas tree. Broken down into three popular categories (yarn, paper, and fabric), this collection will teach you how to make a tree with whatever you happen to have on hand!
The great thing about these mini trees is that most of them can be out on display all year long. Take the Felt Sweater Christmas Trees, for example. Made with old felt sweaters or leftover felt scraps, these mini trees are great for Christmas, but they can easily remain out on display all winter long.
These trees may be mini in size, but they're filled with lots of holiday spirit! Decorate your tabletop, mantel, and more with these tabletop trees!
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and we've got just the collection to decorate your home both inside and out! With more than 100 projects and ideas to see, this is the best collection for those who just love decorating for the holidays:100+ Easy Christmas Crafts for Adults
How to Make a Yarn Christmas Tree
These cute crocheted Christmas trees are great for beginning crochet fans. Embellish your trees with little ornaments made of buttons for a cute holiday look.
Simply wrap up Styrofoam trees with Red Heart Yarn's Spark-a-Doodle yarn to give your tabletop trees a fun whimsical look. This project can be done in minutes!
Free Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern
These mini crocheted Christmas trees would look great sitting on your mantel. Make a whole forest of festive holiday trees with this simple crochet pattern.
Styrofoam and Crochet Fir Trees
These trees may be simple, but they will add a special touch of Christmas class to your decor. Learn how to make a mini tree in a variety of colors with this simple pattern.
Easiest Ever Yarn Wrapped Tabletop Tree
If you have some leftover yarn and you're looking for a quick way to make a crafty tree, this is the perfect project! Add gold baubles for the perfect decorative touch.
When the weather outside is frightful, spend a warm evening indoors working up one of these patterns! Great for last-minute gift ideas and stocking stuffers, these projects are easy to make for all crochet fans. View the collection:51 Easy Crochet Christmas Gifts
How to Make a Christmas Tree with Paper
Retro Folded Paper Tabletop Christmas Tree
Did you ever make these trees as a kid? This is a great project to do in front of the TV or while listening to an audiobook!
Learn how to make this traditional project just like they used to make with old Reader's Digests! Buttons and garlands make the perfect embellishments, and they look lovely on candlestick bases!
Beautiful Paper Tabletop Christmas Trees
This article includes a few different ways to make paper trees this holiday. The accordion folded trees are unique and so easy to make.
Coloring Page DIY Tabletop Christmas Tree
Wondering what to do with old coloring pages? Your answer is here! Decoupage them onto a wooden base for a unique and bright tabletop tree.
Evergreen Glittery Christmas Tree
This adorable tree is made using accordion-folded strips of pastel cardstock and curled into the spiral shape of the tree. Must add glitter!
Cut pretty patterned papers into strips to make this festive tree! Kids will love playing with the gluey paper, and the finished results look so nice.
Cut paper squares of varying sizes up from scrap paper and turn them into a beautiful tree. This is a fantastic idea for book lovers and librarians!
Toilet Paper Roll Tabletop Christmas Tree
Time to start saving toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls! This eco-friendly tree is a great activity for a cold December day!
Mini Christmas Tree Decorations with Fabric
Fabric Wrapped Christmas Trees
Leftover fabric scraps can be put on display with this lovely mini tree trio centerpiece. Learn how to make a mini Christmas tree with all your lacy and feminine fabric scraps.
Hello there fringe! This is a stunning project with vintage vibes that will make your Christmas extra nostalgic.
Repurposed Sweater Christmas Trees
Don't throw out those sweaters! Repurpose them into your new favorite tabletop Christmas trees.
Upcycled Denim Christmas Trees
Repurpose old jeans! Make a country chic set of Christmas trees when you use the hems of old jeans to make this project.
Other Small Christmas Tree Ideas
You'll never guess what these trees are made out of! (Hint: they weigh less than you think!)
Whimsical Thread Spool Christmas Trees
This absolutely adorable tree is perfect for the sewing room! If you have a seamstress in your household, make this for her this season.
Tin Can Succulent Christmas Tree
How about a metal Christmas tree filled with everyone favorite perennials? Upcycle tin cans to make this project.
DIY Flower Pot Christmas Tree Decor
Use a terra cotta pot to make this adorable Christmas tree! The little wire suspending the ornaments makes this a modern cute project.
This is a great tree for lovers of DIY! Use metal rods as the triangular base for your tree and wrap evergreen garland around the structure for your very own DIY tree.
Driftwood Christmas Tree Craft
Calling all beach lovers! This beautiful tree is the perfect accent to your holiday decor if you live near the ocean.
With the help of twine and all of your favorite embellishments, you can make an easy tree with a whimsical air.
What is your favorite Christmas decoration to put up each year?