Christmas trees are one of my favourite decorations. Every year I make myself at least two Christmas trees. A big upcycled tree to hang my Christmas ornaments from and smaller DIY tabletop Christmas trees for the mantle or dining table.
I really enjoy making the little tabletop Christmas trees and often make a whole forest of them. Some of the really cute ones I display all year round, such as my embroidered Scandi felt forest and my sweater felt Christmas trees.

What to Use To Make DIY Tabletop Christmas Trees
Many of the mini Christmas trees I make myself are from upcycled materials such as my favourite scrap wood, denim, old fabrics and old maps. There is something satisfying about upcycling everyday stuff around you into a beautiful Christmas decoration.
By using upcycled materials for your crafted tabletop trees you can also feel a little smug, that you are being environmentally friendly. As well as saving money too!
Most of the DIY tabletop Christmas trees start off with a basic cone shape. Some crafters buy these already made in cardboard or polystyrene from their local craft shop. But it’s just as easy to make your own out of old cardboard packaging.
To make a cardboard cone all you need is a quarter of a circle of card. The cardboard bases you get with frozen pizzas are perfect for this.

Other natural and free resources can be used for the trunks of the tabletop trees, such as small twigs, wine corks and wood slices for the base.
The collection of DIY tabletop trees below use a range of upcycled materials, including, old books, buttons, sea glass, pebbles, scrap fabric, paint swatches, glass, twine and even cereal boxes. There is even a collection of mini trees made from one old China plate.
Hopefully, you will find a tabletop Christmas tree idea that will inspire you to make your own.
Tartan Trees From Fabric Scraps
What a wonderful combination, tartan, tweed and denim. I think it's the Scottish blood in me that draws me to these Celtic themed mini trees.
China Plate Christmas Trees
Given the right drill bit, it is a lot easier to cut China plates than you think. These cute Christmas trees are made from an upcycled old plate.
DIY Paper Christmas Trees With Maps
A fun way to repurpose out of date road maps. Especially as many old road maps are printed in the traditional colours of Christmas, red, white and green.
Denim DIY Christmas Tree
This craft shows that you can upcycle all parts of a pair of jeans. The trees are made with the seams, hems and belt loops.
DIY Scandinavian Felt Christmas Trees Pattern
Another one of my favourites. These Scandi felt trees just look so cute.
DIY Scandinavian Christmas Tree - Scrap Wood Project
I love the stylish feel to these wooden Scandi style Christmas trees. The white decorations really add something to the whole look.
Easy 3D Handprint Christmas Tree Craft
This is a fun craft to do with the kids. Make paper cutouts of their hands and then turn them into tabletop Christmas trees.
Recycled Christmas Candle Holders Look Like Trees
This is a very clever upcycle of bottles into Christmas tree-shaped candle holders for the table.
Book Page Christmas Tree Topiary
Another simple upcycled tree, all you need is an old book.
The Easiest and Cheapest DIY Wood Christmas Trees
I love the simple rustic look of this wooden tabletop Christmas tree forest.
Kids Recycle Craft: Cereal Box Christmas Tree
The kids will have fun making these trees out of their old cereal boxes.
Pebble Christmas Tree Decoration
Fun Christmas trees to make for beach lovers. I love the sea glass on the top.
Felt Christmas Decorations: DIY These Cute Trees
I love the colour of these felt trees and the 3D look. They would look fabulous on my Christmas mantle.
Colorful Wood Slice Christmas Tree
Annika is the queen of woodwork crafts and this wood slice tree is fabulous.
Succulent Christmas Tree Tutorial
Who doesn't love a succulent? I really fancy making one of these succulent Christmas trees.
Easy Budget-Friendly Wine Glass Christmas Trees
I would never have thought of using a wine glass like this. The trees sparkly too, which just adds to that lovely icy look.
Farmhouse Style Small Wooden Christmas Tree
This is a clever use of duct tape, to make buffalo check Christmas trees. Great for those that love a farmhouse look.
DIY Mud Cloth Wood Christmas Trees
It's the pretty colours and patterns that really make these tabletop Christmas trees special.
Colorful DIY Christmas Trees on Stands
These colourful mini Christmas trees will definitely brighten up your holiday table.
Fabric Christmas Tree
This small fabric Christmas tree is the perfect rustic Christmas decor for the mantel, shelf, or tablescapes. They are the perfect simple DIY Christmas craft…so easy, even the kids can make them.
Whimsical Feathered Whoville Christmas Tree
The wire topper on this feather Christmas tree really makes this craft something special.
Knit Christmas Trees - Julie Measures
These Christmas trees are made by knitting a simple cord and covering a wire spring.
Christmas Tree Centerpiece with Vintage Style
This is a fabulous way to use vintage Christmas wrapping paper. These wooden trees will look bright and cheery on any Christmas table.
Upcycled Christmas Trees
These adorable upcycled Christmas trees are made from old quilts.
Decorative Paper Christmas Trees
The white paper gives these trees a snowy frosted look. I think they are gorgeous!
DIY Boxwood Style Holiday Tree
This mini tree is made with fresh real boxwood clippings.
DIY Flannel Trees
I really like the look of these trees, but there again I'm a big fan of tartan and flannel.
Burlap Ribbon Christmas Tree - A Rustic Holiday Decor DIY
The mini pine cone on the top of this ribbon tree is a nice touch.
Handmade Wire Christmas Trees
You have to check out the clever way the wire is twisted for these wire Christmas trees.
How to Make Cozy Christmas Trees
Who'd of thought that a bit of rope would make such lovely tabletop Christmas trees?
Unique Repurposed Wood Map Trees
These trees are simply made from scraps of wood and old road maps. Choose road maps in the right colours and they look like trees.
Dollar Tree Chippy Christmas Tree DIY
I love the tiny red bells on this tree and the fact that it has cute lights too.
Button Trees Christmas Decor DIY
Raid your grandma's sewing box to make these cute button tabletop trees.
DIY Scandinavian Style Metal Holiday Tree Accents
I love the simplicity of these Scandi style metal mini trees.
Beautiful DIY Sea Glass Christmas Trees!
These are lovely tabletop trees for those who live by the sea. A great use for all that beachcombed sea glass.
DIY Twine Trees
All you need is some twine and glue to make these little trees. I bet they would look fabulous made with coloured twine too.
DIY Patchwork Wood Christmas Tree - Sweet Pea
Another lovely wooden rustic tabletop tree, this time in a patchwork pattern.
A Musical Christmas Tree Made With Yarn
The special feature with this tree is that it rotates and plays silent night.
Padded Fabric Christmas Trees
These stitched Christmas trees are a great way to use up fabric scraps.
Here's a festive way to use your old paint swatches!
I'm always looking for fun ways to use paint swatches and this is one!
Sequin Christmas Trees
Add a bit of sparkle to your table with these sequin Christmas trees.
If you like big upcycled and crafted Christmas trees as well as these cute mini ones. Then you might want to check out these ones on Pillarboxblue, rustic lampshade Christmas tree, branch Christmas tree and wood slice tree.

I also have a fantastic collection of upcycled alternative Christmas trees, that are large enough to hang decorations on and too big for the tabletop.
I have a great tutorial on how to paint a Christmas tree, it is a lot easier than you think!
Amber Strong
Wednesday 18th of November 2020
I absolutely adore these! So many great ideas for Christmas Table Top decor! And thank you for featuring my Chippy Christmas Tree! It was so fun being apart of this round-up! So much inspiration!
Claire Armstrong
Wednesday 18th of November 2020
They were lovely tabletop trees, thanks for letting me show them.
Kerryanne
Friday 6th of November 2020
What a fabulous round up of Christmas inspiration Claire... love all of these trees!! Thank you for sharing this post at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I'm delighted to be featuring your tabletop Christmas tree ideas at tonight's party and pinning too. Hugs, Kerryanne
Claire Armstrong
Friday 6th of November 2020
Thank you, Kerryanne. That is awesome, I look forward to seeing them.
Cathi
Thursday 5th of November 2020
Thanks for including my wire trees! They are some of my favorite decorations to pull out every year :) So many other good (and achievable) ideas here. I'm brainstorming denim decor over here. This year's theme is going blue. Do I dare make a denim tree skirt?
Claire Armstrong
Friday 6th of November 2020
Thank you, they are lovely trees. A denim tree skirt sounds like an awesome idea!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
Wednesday 4th of November 2020
These are beautiful! I like them all so thanks for sharing the inspiration. #HomeMattersParty
Claire Armstrong
Thursday 5th of November 2020
Thank you 😊
Cherelle | The Inspired Prairie
Tuesday 3rd of November 2020
Great list of tabletop Christmas tree ideas. There are so many cute ones to choose from!
Thanks for linking up with us at the Embracing Home and Family linkup party!
Cherelle
Claire Armstrong
Wednesday 4th of November 2020
Thank you, they do make a fun decor. I love a forest of mini trees on the mantle this time of year.