It's almost time for Christmas trees! When will you get yours?

@TheHorse (205287)
Walnut Creek, California
November 27, 2017 9:28am CST
I don't have enough room in my house for a Christmas tree, but I enjoy making little trees for friends (and kids) in my life. I'll probably start next weekend, unless I can make it a "kid project" with one or more of my kid clients this week. We shall see! Let me know if you want details about how I make these little guys. It's not that hard to do, and people love receiving them.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
27 Nov 17
They are very nice. Do you drill a little hole and then glue the tree branch?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205287)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Nov 17
I actually just hammer a nail in, twist it around to make the hole slightly conical, and then whittle down the little sprigs so they fit in the holes without glue. I'll take some pix this year.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
27 Nov 17
@TheHorse I was pretty sure that you made a hole, drilling is a quick and easy way to make a little hole. I do not like too much to use nails.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205287)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Nov 17
@LadyDuck I don't go very deep, maybe 3/4". I think a drill hole, even with a fine bit, ouldn't hold the sprigs as well.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (74448)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Nov 17
My Dad made coasters, out of wood splices one year. What a unique idea, for Christmas! And the kids will love helping you make them:)
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205287)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Nov 17
Do you have any picture of your dad's coasters? I'd love to see them!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205287)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Nov 17
@kobesbuddy That would be nice! I've thought of doing something like that. You've seen my guitar sound hole coasters, right?
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (74448)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Nov 17
@TheHorse Oh, I'm so sorry, no I don't have a photo of those coasters. All he did was cut slices off the end of a downed tree, with all those beautiful rings showing.Then he sanded them smooth and put a coat of clear shellac(I think) on both sides. All around the edge was the natural tree bark. They were elegant!
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Val
@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
27 Nov 17
I remember these little trees of yours from a previous year. What do you do to make sure the pine needles don't die?
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Val
@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
28 Nov 17
@TheHorse that's great!
The Horse
@TheHorse (205287)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Nov 17
Actually, nothing at all. It seems random. Some turn yellow in a month or so. Others last until the Spring!
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
27 Nov 17
Your little trees look very festive and cute. We have an artificial tree and it's up but not decorated yet.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325385)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Nov 17
I remember you making these other years. They're a great project and make nice gifts.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205287)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Nov 17
I have three afternoon kid clients left. I hope I can get them all involved.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325385)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Nov 17
@TheHorse I'm sure they'd enjoy it.
Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
30 Nov 17
We don't celebrate, so there's no need to put up a tree.
allen0187
@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
Interested in seeing a tutorial on how this is done.
Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Nov 17
I remember you made these last year as well, they are adorable!
Sue H.
@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
27 Nov 17
They're cute! I just read how you do them. I bought a little phony tree for here. One of those fiberoptic lighted ones. I put it up the day after Thanksgiving. Not all the shopping has been done, but there is a small smattering of gifts under it. It sure doesn't take many ornaments to decorate.
Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (57742)
• Centralia, Washington
27 Nov 17
I love how creative you are. Father Christmas, spreading joy and fun.
Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Nov 17
Those are so cute! I won`t get a real tree this year but I will put up my new fake tree. I actually would like several, I want one of those aluminum trees for the kitchen, those are so cool and we had one when I was a wee little one. Oh I will put mine up sometime around the first of Dec.