Here’s what you’ll need:

• Deck post caps
• Green paint (spray or brush-on)
• Small cardboard box
• Floral foam
• Tree stand (such as a small bucket or mug- check the ReStore shelves for lots of options!)
• Cotton balls
• Craft paint and a small craft paint brush with a pointy handle
• Stickers and other scrapbooking-type supplies for tree decoration
• Christmas twine or cord
• Decorative stars
• Hot glue gun

Safety first!

If you do any spray painting, make sure you have a well-ventilated area to work in. And when working with a hot glue gun, make sure to keep your fingers away from the tip and don’t touch any recently-dispensed glue that is still soft.

Here’s how I made this Re-Repurposed Christmas Tree:

• First, I re-gathered the wooden post caps that had been transformed into faux cactus plants. As cute as they were, they were also perfect for re-repurposing!
• I carefully removed the silk flowers and gathered what I needed to re-paint them. This included a cardboard box (to prop them up), some green paint, and a paint brush.

• To paint ornaments, I dipped the pointy end of a small paint brush into red and gold paint and simply dabbed them on the re-repurposed tree. That’s one of my favorite tricks for painting small circles! The end of a paint brush is a secret weapon in crafting.
• Then, I “potted” my re-repurposed trees by placing floral foam inside various containers. Then, I stuck the bolt into the foam.
• Now, to cover up the floral foam, I wanted the look of snow- but not anything too loose that could spill and make a mess. So, I used some cotton balls! I simply uncurled them and pulled them apart before placing them over the foam.
• Last, but not least, I glued a shiny star to the top of my re-repurposed Christmas tree. And that was it!