10 DIY Tomato Cage Christmas Tree Ideas
by: Jo
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If you're looking for a unique way to decorate your front porch this Christmas look no further than your garden or your local garden center. The classic wire tomato cage is already the perfect shape to serve as a base for a DIY Christmas tree.
A DIY tomato cage Christmas tree not only adds a touch of originality to your outdoor decor, but it is also a great way to repurpose thrift store materials and reduce waste. It's our favorite DIY and a trendy on Tiktok - make one this year or next year!
We will show you how easy it is to make a tomato cage tree. Then we will share plenty of inspirational projects to help you create stunning tomato cage Christmas trees that will undoubtedly become the centerpiece of your holiday decorations.
How to make a Christmas tree from a tomato cage
Here are 10 easy steps to making your own tomato cage tree:
- Choose your tomato cages: If you don't already have tomato cages to spare in your shed, you can find them for sale at a gardening store or in the garden section at your local home improvement store. Select tomato cages of varying sizes if you want to display them in a group.
- Shape the cage: Turn the tomato cage upside down so that the widest part is at the bottom. Gently bend the prongs inward to form a conical shape, resembling a Christmas tree.
- Secure the ends: To make sure the cage maintains its tree-like shape, use a zip tie, wire, or packing tape to secure the prongs together at the tip of the cage. This will prevent them from spreading out as you add decorations.
- String the lights: Start at the top of the cage and wind string lots of lights around the tomato cage in a spiral motion, working your way down to the base. Make sure the lights are evenly distributed for a balanced look. If you plan to put your tree outside, be sure to choose lights that are rated for outdoor use.
- Add greenery: Wrap faux greenery garland, live branch trimmings, or colorful tinsel garland around the tomato cage, starting from the top of the tree and working your way down to the bottom of the tree. This will give your tree a lush, full appearance.
- Add a tree topper: Crown your tomato cage Christmas tree with a tree topper of your choice. This could be a classic star, an angel, a bow, or any other festive decoration that suits your theme.
- Add some embellishments: Get creative with ribbons, bows, and other embellishments from the dollar store. Use wire or ribbon to attach them to the cage or greenery.
- Arrange trees in a group: If you're creating multiple tomato cage Christmas trees, consider arranging them in a group as a festive display. Tiered tomato cage Christmas trees with varying heights will add lots of visual interest.
- Use to decorate outdoors or indoors: These tomato cage trees work well both indoors and outdoors. If using them outdoors, make sure to choose weather-resistant decorations and secure the base to the ground to prevent toppling.
Tomato cage Christmas tree ideas
The tomato cage tree trend is so popular that there are numerous examples to serve as inspiration. Here are some of our favorite tomato cage tree ideas.
1 Bold ornament-covered tree
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Chica and I used ornaments that we purchased on clearance the year before to create these ornament-covered tomato cage trees that look absolutely perfect on the front porch.
s String-covered tree with lights
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We used a skein of simple white yarn and some fairy lights to create this string-covered lit tomato cage tree that offers a really modern touch to Christmas decor.
3 Simple and elegant light decor
The Frugal Girls created a simple yet beautiful outdoor display with tomato cage Christmas trees that feature only strings of lights. You only need to wrap the cages with lights to create this magical effect at night.
4 Trio of trees covered in faux garland
Two Twenty One came up with a great tip for adapting tomato cages to make them various sizes, resulting in a perfectly balanced trio. Covered with faux greenery then decorated with lights and ribbon, they are perfectly adorable decor.
Inexpensive garland or older garland with bare spots is perfect for a project like this, because you can easily hide the thin areas as you wrap it around the tomato cage.
5 Fabric-decorated trees
We love how DIY with Amber used strips of fabric to decorate her garland tomato cage tree. What a great way to use up scraps from your fabric stash!
6 Fresh greenery tree
The Kitchen Garten did an amazing job filling a tomato cage with leftover branches and limbs from a tree trimming. This tree idea looks great, smells even better, and doesn't cost a thing!
7 Gnome Christmas tree
Jada's Garden Center went over the top with cuteness by making tomato cage trees that look like gnomes. The addition of a hat, nose, and gloves is all it took to transform a greenery-stuffed cage into an adorable gnome for your front porch.
8 Honeysuckle vine tree
Scavenger Chic came up with a natural tomato cage tree that might look like grapevines, but is actually made with honeysuckle vines! What a unique way to use a pesky plant to create beautiful decor. Adding lights would give it a warm glow sitting on your porch.
9 Deco mesh tree
We love Trendy Tree's modern take on a deco mesh tree for her tomato cage tree design. The colors and fun, whimsical picks make it perfect for a more modern Christmas aesthetic.
10 Feathered tree
The Heathered Nest made a whimsical, pink tomato cage tree quickly and easily by simply wrapping the tomato cage with feather boas. It looks perfectly sweet in her daughter's bedroom, and this same technique could also be elegant decor if done with white feathers and gold accents.
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4 comments so far:
Hi, how did you attach the live greenery to the cage when making the gnomes?
Carole, that project was actually created by Jada's Garden Center, and you can probably find more details on that site. But if I had to guess, I'd say it was attached with wire.
I’m actually going to attempt the gnome tomorrow! I plan to attach greenery with florist tape and wire.
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