Our Elf Themed Christmas Tree Decorations are a fun and whimsical change from our normal traditionally decorated Christmas trees. Bright reds and greens with some fun ornaments make this tree festive.
Welcome to the Fourth Annual Christmas Tree Decor Blog Hop
Be sure to visit all the participating bloggers below for gorgeous holiday decorating ideas for your Christmas tree.
Our Elf Themed Christmas Tree Decorations
Elf legs diving into the Christmas tree while an Elf watches from a ladder
I don’t usually choose a theme per se for my Christmas tree decorations but this year is different. If you have visited my DIY decor here, you know I’m a big fan of whimsical. This year’s tree has been in the planning process since last year. I needed lots of new ornaments and decorations to make an Elf themed tree and we all know how expensive that can be. My solution, make ornaments, use what I have and spread out the spending.
I ordered ribbon and picks from two places; Trendy Tree and Craft Outlet. I started getting excited when they began to arrive in late spring. All of the picks and the Elf legs used to decorate the top of the Elf tree came from those two sources.
The Top Hat is from our collection, used on the plaid tree last year and originally from Hobby Lobby. To change the look of the hat for this tree, I added a whimsical ribbon band with a matching bow then stuck a fun pick down into the side. It turned out nice. The ribbon matches the scrappy bows I made for the tree and it also matches the ribbon I used to decorate the mantle.
5 DIY Ornament Projects
Elf Entrance Sign
There simply must be a sign indicating the Elf Entrance. After all they are Santa’s helper’s and they need a secret entrance. I made the Elf Entrance sign and will share that easy DIY tutorial including paint color choices and how I gave it the gold sparkle next week. No gold paint is involved!
The Elf ladder and a few Elf legs were placed near the sign so it appears as the Elves are piling into the Entrance at one time so they can get to work helping Santa.
Grinch Ornament
Even though the theme is Elves, we all know the Grinch is whimsical and down right cute hanging on a tree. I painted the inside of these clear ornaments and my artistic hubby drew on the Grinch face. Tutorial coming next week.
Polka Dot Ball Ornaments
Another super easy DIY Ornament project was these fun Polka Dot Ornaments. All the details next week but for now, those came from the Dollar Store y’all. There are, I think, 7 to a pack so can we say cheap ornaments to make!
DIY Wood Slice Ornaments
There are eight of these Wood slice ornaments with Faith words I made. The words I used are; JOY, Noel, Hope and O Holy Night. Four of them are sparkly green and the other four are sparkly red. Take a closer look at these ornaments and get all of the details in the tutorial right here.
DIY Scrappy Bows
These little Scrappy Bows are perfect for filling in on the ends of branches where you need just a touch of decor to fill in any gaps. I didn’t want the bows to be overwhelming this year and these little scrappy bows were perfect for the job.
Our Elf themed Christmas Tree this year has already brought us lots of joy. We enjoy having the lit while we watch Christmas movies to bask in the holiday spirit.
You can find a similar Candy Cane Deco mesh on Amazon here as well as a similar ribbon in the red and white stripe like we used.
My inspiration for this tree came from many visits to Christmas stores on vacation through the years. The many trees on display are decorated in various themes to show off the ornaments for sale. I always stand too long in one spot to stare at each one. This year, I finally created one I think resembles those that have inspired me though the years.
Making many of the ornaments was both fun and therapeutic for me. It’s always nice to add a personal touch on a Christmas tree. We have some requests from family for the Grinch ornaments so I’m headed back into the craft room but not before browsing through the homes of my friends below who are sharing their Christmas Trees with us again this year. Join me below.
Welcome To The Fourth Annual Christmas Tree Decor Blog Hop
Be sure to visit all the participating bloggers below for gorgeous holiday decorating ideas for your Christmas tree.
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A few of my decorated Christmas trees from recent years.
Top left photo is our Plaid Decorated Christmas Tree with lots of ribbon and bowsplus a few new homemade ornaments. The Snowman hat topper makes it’s first appearance.
Middle top is a traditional Christmas tree decorated in red and gold with lots of flowing ribbon. There is a Santa Sleigh filled with candy canes on this tree in our Bonus room.
The Blue and White decorated Christmas tree in the top rightremains one of my all time favorites and seems to be popular among my Pinterest followers as well.
The Festive Red and Gold decorated tree in the bottom left is the 6 foot tree in the Bonus Room upstairs. I love the festive spirit of the red and gold decorations.
I called the tree in the bottom right my Traditional Tree Decorated In Ribbons and Bows. Apparently I have been on a roll using red and gold as my main colors. This year is very different though.
Not pictured is our live 10 foot Frazier Fir Christmas tree from our first year in our current home back in 2017. It was my first time decorating a real tree in many years. Not even gonna lie, dealing with needles on the floor, worrying about watering and the trail of needles to clean up when taking it out of the house was not my idea of fun.
Steve Smith says
That ribbon is wonderful for your farmhouse themed tree. I love the signs on it as well.
mdlmker says
Hi Shirley! I think this tree is my absolute favorite. I am all about the whimsey and this is PERFECT! It is so covered with ornaments and things I can’t stop looking at it. Very nice and I love that you started ordering and receiving decor in the spring. That is definitely the way to do it if you are going to buy for a new theme! Merry Christmas! Michelle
ERLENE says
I love your elf themed tree. So fun and colorful! I enjoy trees that I need to really look at all the ornaments hung on it.
Rebecca says
Shirley, your tree is just an explosion of joy! This is a child’s dream with the elves and lollypops. I just love the vibrant colors! I can appreciate all of the planning that went into putting this tree together. I may need to plan my theme and order my supplies early next year, too. Very well done! Pinned 🙂
Beverly says
Your tree is just bursting with festivity! I love the candy cane ribbon and all of the elf decorations. If a tree can be happy, then I’m sure yours is!
Betsy @ Happily Ever After, Etc says
I am obsessed with those little elf feet sticking out of your tree! Soooo cute! Pinned!
Maria says
I showed your tree to my grand kids and they all wanted me to make one for them. this is just adorable. Great job, pinned.
Michelle James says
Shirley, your elf-themed tree brings a smile to my face! It’s so fun and whimsical and I bet the kiddos just love it! Thank you so much for participating and sharing this adorable tree with us!
Chloe says
Shirley, How adorable is this tree!! First off, although I love all of the flocked trees, I am happy to see I am not the only one with a tree that is not flocked. But, seriously, this tree is such serious FUN!!! This is SO much fun, I would smile ever single time I stepped into the house and saw this! Fun, Fun, Fun! Have an amazing holiday season!
Sonja says
Wow, your tree has got to be the most fun Christmas tree I’ve ever seen! My kids would absolutely love this tree in our house. So many great tips too, like the scrappy ribbon bows…so clever!
Marie-Interior Frugalista says
Wowee, not only is your tree fun and whimsical but it’s a real stunner too! Sharing your post with my daughter who is going to LOVE this theme. If only I could get my ribbon to look like that, what’s your secret?
Trina Welch says
How totally fun is this whimsical tree! It makes me want to redo mine now.
Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS says
This is such a fun tree it reminds me of the ones they have decorated at the Merchandise Mart each year, they alway have fun Elf trees with those fun legs and faces peeking out which always make me smile. This is glorious my friend, perfect Christmas joy!
Paula@SweetPea says
What a fun tree! I so much enjoyed staring at your pictures and taking in all of the details. Your grandkids and any visitor to your home this holiday season is going to really enjoy your creative, colorful, and beautiful tree.
Gail @Purple Hues and Me says
Oh my, Shirley! This is the cutest whimsical tree I’ve ever seen! What fun! I bet your grandkids are so excited just looking in amazement at the tree! And it certainly does fill your home with joy and excitement for the holidays!
Wanda | From House To Home says
Shirley…this tree is so much fun. Just what we need this year to bring some smiles to people’s faces. I love it!!