How to Make a Wall-Mounted Christmas Tree Alternative
![Decorative Wall-Mounted Christmas Tree DIY Christmas tree from fiberboard and fabric with ornaments.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/28/1/BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_beauty_v.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400983555521.jpeg)
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Materials Needed:
- two precut mitered strips of 1X2" MDF trim for sides of tree
- one precut mitered strip of 1X2" MDF trim for base of tree
- fabric scissors
- velvet fabric by the yard
- ornament hooks
- lightweight ornaments
- hanging star ornament
- pushpin or hook eye
- tailor's tape
- staple gun
- staples
- drill
- wood screws
- needle-nose pliers
- picture hanging wire and hooks
Create Frame
On a flat, level surface, lay three precut mitered strips of 1X2" MDF trim out, then attach as a triangle using drill and wood screws.
![BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step1_create_frame_h On a flat surface, lay three pre-cut mitered strips of MDF trim, then attach as a triangle using drill.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/28/0/BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step1_create_frame_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983307566.jpeg)
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Cut, Then Stretch Fabric
Cut velvet fabric approximately 6 inches wider than the width of the base of the triangle tree frame, then stretch the fabric tightly across the back.
![BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step2_cut_and_stretch_fabric_h Cut velvet fabric, then stretch the fabric tightly across the back.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/28/0/BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step2_cut_and_stretch_fabric_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400954298014.jpeg)
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Staple Fabric
Keep fabric stretched tightly, then fasten along the back of the frame, securing it in place with staple gun.
![BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step3_staple_fabric_h Keep the fabric stretched tightly, then fasten it along the back of the frame, securing it in place with staple gun.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/28/1/BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step3_staple_fabric_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983555512.jpeg)
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Cut Excess Fabric
Once the velvet fabric is securely fastened, use fabric scissors to cut away excess.
![BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step4_cut_excess_fabric_h Once fabric is securely fastened, use fabric scissors to cut away excess.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/28/1/BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step4_cut_excess_fabric_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983555492.jpeg)
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Add Hanging Wire
Use needle-nose pliers to add picture hanging wire and hooks along the back of the frame approximately 6-8 inches down from the top.
![BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step5_add_hanging_wire_h Use needle nose pliers to add picture hanging wire and hooks along the back of the frame.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/28/1/BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step5_add_hanging_wire_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983637396.jpeg)
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Add Ornaments
Insert ornament hooks into lightweight tree ornaments, then secure in place through the stretched velvet.
![BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step6_add_ornaments_h Insert ornament hooks into lightweight tree ornaments, then secure in place.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/28/0/BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step6_add_ornaments_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983459296.jpeg)
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Add Star Topper
Insert pushpin or hook eye directly into the wall above the triangle tree, then hang star ornament as a tree topper.
![BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step7_add_star_topper_002_h Insert push pin directly into the wall above the triangle tree, then hang star.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/28/0/BPF_holiday-house_interior_wall_mounted_christmas_tree_step7_add_star_topper_002_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400953202153.jpeg)
Brian Patrick Flynn