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!
Gear up for a Shell-tastic Christmas!
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.
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.