This Turtle-Inspired Christmas Tree Idea Is Making Waves—Here’s How to Do It

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Move over reindeer and Santa hats—this year, it’s all about turtles taking over Christmas!

Whether you’re a sea life fanatic, a turtle lover, or just looking for a tree that’ll make your guests do a double take, this turtle-inspired Christmas tree will be the star of your holiday decor.

Curious how to pull it off without diving too deep? Let’s get started!

7 Steps To Make A Turtle Inspired Christmas Tree

Step 1: Choose Your Tree and Lights

  • Start with a standard artificial or real Christmas tree. A 6-foot green tree works best for decoration.
  • Use soft white or green LED string lights to give it a subtle glow that matches the turtle theme.

Step 2: Create Turtle Ornaments

  • Find or craft small turtle figurines to use as ornaments.
  • You can buy plastic or ceramic turtle figurines, or DIY them using green polymer clay. Attach strings or hooks to hang them easily.
  • Use gold or silver paint to add a festive touch to each turtle.

Step 3: Add Turtle-Themed Ribbon or Garland

  • Choose ribbons or garlands with green tones, or ones that have sea-themed patterns like waves or turtle prints.
  • Wrap the ribbon loosely around the tree in a spiral pattern for an elegant look.

Step 4: DIY Turtle Shell Baubles

  • Take round baubles (gold, green, or white) and paint or draw turtle shell patterns on them using acrylic paint or markers.
  • Add a light glaze or glitter to make the shells look magical.

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Step 5: Top Your Tree with a Turtle Star

  • Instead of a traditional star, create or buy a turtle-shaped tree topper.
  • This can be a large plush turtle sitting comfortably on top, or a handmade turtle-shaped star made of cardboard and decorated with glitter.

Step 6: Add Ocean-Inspired Accents

  • Decorate your tree with sea-inspired elements like small starfish, shells, and sea glass.
  • Sprinkle these accents evenly among the turtle ornaments for a balanced, nature-inspired look.

Step 7: Place Turtle Plushies or Gifts Under the Tree

  • Finish the theme by placing turtle plush toys, turtle figurines, or turtle-themed gift boxes under the tree.
  • Use green and blue wrapping paper for consistency with the theme.

By following these steps, you’ll create a magical turtle-themed Christmas tree that stands out and captures the holiday spirit with a unique twist!

About Author

Muntaseer Rahman started keeping pet turtles back in 2013. He also owns the largest Turtle & Tortoise Facebook community in Bangladesh. These days he is mostly active on Facebook.