How can I decorate a tree without lights?

Question

At work we're having a Christmas tree competition, but due to health and safety we're not allowed fairy lights (I understand the principle, but isn't that a bit over the top?!). Anyone have a good idea of how I can brighten it up a bit under the office lights?

Answer 1

Lighter colors (frosty white) and alot of shimmery stuff to reflect the light from the overhead lighting in the office. Or use a white tree to make the colored ornaments really pop!

Answer 2

My grandma has a tree (a 4 foot one, not her main one) that she decorates in silver, gold, and white. She has shiny silver and gold ornaments, sparkly white tinsel, a few angels, a Christmas tree...they're light colors, and the shiny ornaments will reflect light and make it seem even brighter. She puts white bows around it, too. Honestly, you can't even tell there aren't lights on it. She makes it pretty crowded, so you can still see the green but not too much of it. It's gorgeous.
Good luck!

Answer 3

try adding alot of tinsle and ornaments....with alot of decorations on the tree, people probably might not even notice the lights arent there! just make sure ur not over the top with ornaments and stuff cuz then it looks too crowded and over done...good luck! hope it works out!

Answer 4

I put alot of fake flowers in, shiny ones, that reflect the light from the room your tree is in. It works for me!

Answer 5

Oh, you can be really creative. You can use tinsel, glittery tree ropes, pretty, shiny decorative ornaments.

Answer 6

or you can use bows, i have never done it i like to use the ornaments from when i was in elementary school and i use lights. good luck!

Answer 7

mirror pieces and sequins, sparkly decorations and tinsel

Answer 8

Different color strands of beads with the colored glass balls.