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We Made A Christmas Tree From An Old Tire, A Bucket, And 40Ft Of PVC Pipe
My husband and I make an unconventional tree every December. This year we used an old tire painted white and cut up 40 ft of PVC pipe to create the tree shape.
A plastic bucket from Home Depot was thrown in to add another large circular shape. After securing each piece with hot glue we used gold painted accents, ornaments, and fairy lights for decorations. Enjoy!
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This is how it looked finished
This is what we used
Cutting PVC into small circles with a circular saw
3 different sized PVC for size variation
Hot glue worked surprisingly well to place the PVC and bucket pieces at different angles
Finished!
Watch how we made it in the video below:
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Terry Jensen 7 years ago
This is a piece of ART!!!! You could do one a year and AUCTION it off for another GREAT idea...very very GOOD!!!
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! That would be a great idea, already trying to come up with a fun idea for next year! :)
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Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Just finished a video showing the building process too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgwdWLumYYM
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Tamara Laney 7 years ago
This is a fabulous piece of art--thank you for sharing your joy & inspiration!
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Very welcome! That's my goal- to inspire others!! :)
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Susan Forbes 7 years ago
You've made not only a tree, but art! I like your idea of putting it in the yard afterwards
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Yes, I'm thinking decorating it for each season outside. Next year it could look pretty neat in the snow!
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Basil Thunder 7 years ago
Very Nice! Just hope they will be able to fit it through the doorway when they need to put it away!
Megan 7 years ago
What an innovative idea! I see people like this and get inspired, then i remember that I’m too much of a lazy bum to do something like this
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
There is an easier version of a pvc tree Martha Sterwart did that's just 2D. Still something fun without the hassle!
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Nicky OldfieldDesciple 7 years ago
Awesome tree guys. I wish I could see all your other creations. You're obviously a very creative couple
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! I post all our projects to my artist page https://www.facebook.com/EmilySeilhamerArt/
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Chocolate Quente e Biscoitos 7 years ago
This somehow reminded me of the opening scene from Edward Scissor Hands! :D This is so creative, and what a STUNNING result! (Also love the message on the bucket "Let's do this" xD) I aree that it would be a great idea to auction it in the case you don't wish to keep it
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Funny this is the we didn't notice the message on the bucket until we started filming. It was a happy accident! xD
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Sykz 7 years ago
This is really cool, but I was hoping it was up-cycled plastic. it would be cool-er.
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
I agree, but as an upcycler myself I'm sure once we're done with it I will just upcycle all the parts into another project etc :) I waste nothing! lol
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Terry Jensen 7 years ago
This is a piece of ART!!!! You could do one a year and AUCTION it off for another GREAT idea...very very GOOD!!!
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! That would be a great idea, already trying to come up with a fun idea for next year! :)
Load More Replies... Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Just finished a video showing the building process too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgwdWLumYYM
Load More Replies... Tamara Laney 7 years ago
This is a fabulous piece of art--thank you for sharing your joy & inspiration!
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Very welcome! That's my goal- to inspire others!! :)
Load More Replies... Susan Forbes 7 years ago
You've made not only a tree, but art! I like your idea of putting it in the yard afterwards
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Yes, I'm thinking decorating it for each season outside. Next year it could look pretty neat in the snow!
Load More Replies... Basil Thunder 7 years ago
Very Nice! Just hope they will be able to fit it through the doorway when they need to put it away!
Megan 7 years ago
What an innovative idea! I see people like this and get inspired, then i remember that I’m too much of a lazy bum to do something like this
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
There is an easier version of a pvc tree Martha Sterwart did that's just 2D. Still something fun without the hassle!
Load More Replies... Nicky OldfieldDesciple 7 years ago
Awesome tree guys. I wish I could see all your other creations. You're obviously a very creative couple
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! I post all our projects to my artist page https://www.facebook.com/EmilySeilhamerArt/
Load More Replies... Chocolate Quente e Biscoitos 7 years ago
This somehow reminded me of the opening scene from Edward Scissor Hands! :D This is so creative, and what a STUNNING result! (Also love the message on the bucket "Let's do this" xD) I aree that it would be a great idea to auction it in the case you don't wish to keep it
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Funny this is the we didn't notice the message on the bucket until we started filming. It was a happy accident! xD
Load More Replies... Sykz 7 years ago
This is really cool, but I was hoping it was up-cycled plastic. it would be cool-er.
Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago
I agree, but as an upcycler myself I'm sure once we're done with it I will just upcycle all the parts into another project etc :) I waste nothing! lol
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