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DIY Denim Christmas Tree – Easy Blue Jean Craft

Learn how to make a DIY denim Christmas tree from old blue jeans.

DIY Denim Christmas Trees

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If you enjoy making Christmas crafts, then I think you will also enjoy making gnomes, ornaments, and bows.

Denim Christmas Trees Supplies

Tree supplies

How to Make a Denim Christmas Tree Step-by-Step

These adorable blue denim Christmas trees are so easy to create.

Removing jean seams

Step 1 Denim

The first step is to harvest seams, hems, and waistbands from your old jeans. To add interest, I like to select jeans in various colors. Once you have a pile of seams, etc., it is time to start attaching them to the form.

blue jean strips

Step 2 Tree Form

You can find foam tree forms in different heights and widths. These trees look the best in a collection of different heights.

Glue on denim pieces

Starting at the bottom edge, pin one end of the waistband to the foam tree form. Then, use hot glue to attach the waistband to the form. When you have completed the row, cut off the extra fabric and glue it into place. Repeat this process, alternating fabric colors until you reach the top of the form. Then, make a ring of fabric to place on the top and glue it onto the flat top of the form.

Glue on denim pieces

Note: Start each row in the same place in the back of the foam tree form.

Attach denim ring to the top

Step 3 Buttons

To decorate the tree, you can use buttons, beads, or a combination of the two. Decide where you want to place them, and then hot glue them into place.

Adding buttons

Step 4 Trim

To decorate the bottom of the tree, pin the ball fringe on the back of the form with the balls hanging down from the edge, then glue them into place. Trim the extra fringe and glue the ends.

Ball fringe

Step 5 Snowflake Tree Topper

The tree can be used without a topper, but I like it with a snowflake topper.

Place the snowflake on top of the last ring of fabric and glue it into place.

Attach topper

Step 6 Tree Stand

Place the dowel with the wood slice into the tree’s center bottom. I used a pencil to start the hole. You can add hot glue to the cut end of the dowel to secure it to form.

Add the tree stand
DIY Denim Christmas Trees

Merry Christmas,

Kippi

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Iunrik

Tuesday 16th of September 2025

It a notch further for baseball aficionados by adding in realistic features like pitch variation baseball 9

Anicia

Sunday 19th of November 2023

you're very creative. I love it

Gidgetwitch

Tuesday 14th of November 2023

I love your necktie angels! I have a lot of ties I've been saving for a good project. Your instructions look easy... I also love your denim Christmas Trees! Now I have a good use for all my husbands old jeans! (Again, easy instructions) Thank you for these really good projects.

Rory Murazik

Tuesday 14th of November 2023

I'm sure your creations would make lovely gifts or décor. Tunnel Rush

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