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How to Make a Christmas Tree Centerpiece

Introduction

Use your tomato cages in the winter by transforming them into Christmas decorations. A small cage makes a great centerpiece; Two larger cages can be used to flank an outside door. This project costs very little and you can put the tomato cages back in your garden shed after the holidays.

Step 1

How to Make a Christmas Tree Centerpiece

Cut to size

Depending on the size you want for your tree, you may want to cut the cage rings to make it thinner.

Step 2

How to Make a Christmas Tree Centerpiece

Secure it

Push the cage on itself to make it slimmer. Wrap the new edges with wire so that the new size is secure. Cut off excess wire.

Step 3

How to Make a Christmas Tree Centerpiece

Wrap with wire

Wrap the wire in all directions through the cage.

Stage 4

How to Make a Christmas Tree Centerpiece

Add brightness

Spray the entire cage liberally with tack spray, then spray with glitter.

Step 5

How to Make a Christmas Tree Centerpiece

Garland Wrap

Wrap garland around the cage.

Step 6

How to Make a Christmas Tree Centerpiece

Add Bling

Add embellishments, preferably items that shimmer and reflect light.

Step 7

Illuminate

Place the candles on a plate or wooden board cut to size. Light the candles, then place the tree on top.