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Viral Tinsel Tree DIY
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items Here you'll find EVERYTHING you need to recreate my viral laundry basket tinsel tree! Because most of the items from Dollar Tree can only be purchased on their website in bulk, I've also included other similar products that can be purchased individua...
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Step 1: Building the base
Step 2: Secure the skewers with the topper
Step 3: Glue on your tinsel
Step 4: Add ornaments
Step 1: Building the base
You're going to use 12 Skewers and Glue them on every 3rd row of the laundry basket!
Either color will work because we'll be coving this in tinsel!
Assorted Stacking Plastic Laundry Baskets, 17x11.5 in.
I used the 12 pack from Dollar Tree Originally but they sometimes only have them to purchase in summer. So here is a 100 pack of the same size, that is available year round!
BambooMN 5mm Semi-Point Marshmallow Bonfire Roasting Bamboo Skewers - 36" (91cm) - 100 Pieces - Walmart.com
My favorite hot glue gun!
Gorilla Mini Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30 Sticks
Step 2: Secure the skewers with the topper
Pinch all of the skewers together at the top, add hot glue and then top with your desire tree topper!
This is the exact size I used from DT
Christmas House Mini Tree Topper, 1-ct.
This is a similar size to what I used
AnuirheiH Christmas Tree Topper Star Tree-top Star Christmas Tree Decoration Indoor Party Home Decoration 8X4Inches
This is about double the size of the one I used but I think it would look even more fabulous!
Gold Star Christmas Tree Topper, 10", by Holiday Time - Walmart.com
Step 3: Glue on your tinsel
Hot glue your tinsel to laundry basket and skewers as you wrap it around the tree!
These garlands work but they are a bit smaller, so you'll have to use anywhere from 8-12!
Christmas House Shiny Tinsel Garland
I prefer using this garland because it's a lot fuller!
Christmas House Chunk Tinsel Garland, 12 ft.
This is also a great option and is 50ft long, so only 1 would be required!
50FT*2 Cowin Silver Christmas Tinsel Garland, Metallic Twist Garland for Christmas Tree Party Holiday Supplies Metal Tassels for Decoration
This is the fringe tinsel I used to make the 2025 version! (:
YYCRAFT 6" Wide Tinsel Fringe Tinsel Trim Dance Costume Fringe Trimming 1 Yard
Step 4: Add ornaments
Hot glue your ornaments on! You can also use thin metal ornament hooks to hand them on but I'd only recommend that for small ornaments.
I added these larger ones on the bottom and middle of tree.
Christmas House Plastic Ball Ornaments, 7-ct. Packs
I added these to the middle and upper part of the tree.
Christmas House Decorative Round Plastic Ornaments, 15-ct. Packs
This is the walmart option!
Behome 24 Packs Christmas Ball Ornaments, 2.36 Inches Plastic Hanging Xmas Balls Decorations for Xmas Tree, Holiday, Wedding, Party