I am looking for a homemade replacement for a Christmas tree-any suggestions?

Question

I barely have enough money to get my two children a Christmas present this year(3yr and 1yr) because they have both been sick and I have had to stop working. I can't afford to buy a tree so I am trying to think of something I could do instead that would make my children happy. I am not very creative so any ideas would be great!!!!

Answer 1

A pack of construction paper and a roll of green crepe paper. Hang a wire coat hanger on a blank wall near the ceiling and attach long streamers of the crepe paper to the lower part of the hanger and fan them out into a tree shape against the wall and down to the floor. Use a little masking tape to hold them in place at the floor. Cut strips of the construction paper and make paper chains to criss-cross all over the tree and cut out circles,diamond shapes,hearts, triangles,etc to hang as ornaments. If you can,buy a tube of glitter and some glue to make the ornaments more festive. I agree with the others, try to locate an agency that will help you out with gifts and clothing for the children. People are more generous this time of year than any other and programs like Toys for Tots are there for people in your situation. Don't feel embarrassed to ask, most of us have been in your place at one time or another. Best wishes.

Answer 2

The Christmas tree lot we have every year near me, will let folks have the leftover cuttings for free or cheap. You could attach them to any kind of stick or pole you have, and put into a clay pot or something like that. I think you can get the idea.

You could give each kid their own little version of this, putting the smaller twigs in a jar or something with some water, with some gravel, pebbles, or SAND (Not dirt) if you have access to some.

Or ask your local church to post a note asking for a tree for your children, even if it's a fake one. You'd be surprised how generous some folks can be.

Answer 3

Can you afford some glue and a can of green spray paint? If so, wad up newspaper pages and glue them on another paper that you have put together in the shape of a tree. Cover your tree design with the wadded up paper (glued) and when the Tree Glue has dried, spray paint the newspaper tree. You and your children might even have fun making your own special tree. After your paint has dried, make ornaments out of what ever you have. Use your and your children's imagination to make your ornaments. You might need to use thumb tacks to secure your "tree" to your wall. I remember when I had $25.00 total for buying a tree and gifts for my two children. Check with your Department of Human Services to see if they have a program that can help you with gifts for your children. Salvation Army also helps with gifts for children under 12. I truly hope you and your children have a Blessed Christmas.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Since you're on a tight budget, you will get some great things at this link for free
http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/christmascrafts/a/103000a.htm
Click the links under 'Essentials' and 'Topics' on the left in red, and also the highlighted blue links on this page.

For the tree, have a look at these
http://interiordec.about.com/od/christmasholidays/Merry_Christmas.htm

Answer 6

You can buy a poinsettia plant.
The older one can make paper chains with you to decorate.
Actually, if you don't have money to get gifts for them, just be with them. Kids want our time and attention - that's the best gift.

Answer 7

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