Description
This beaded Christmas tree kit lets you build a small light-up tabletop Christmas tree by hand from acrylic beads, for $47.50. Choose your topper - Santa, a reindeer or a star - and the finished tree sits on a desk, shelf, mantel or bedside table with lights glowing through its beaded branches.
Most Christmas craft kits are made for children - felt, glitter and glue, finished in twenty minutes and forgotten by New Year. Adults who enjoy making things have far fewer options, and a store-bought decoration never means quite as much as one you made yourself. A beaded tree sits in between: it is a proper project with a lot of small, satisfying steps, it keeps your hands busy and your phone down on the long evenings before Christmas, and the result is a decoration you will unpack and put out again every year.
Specifications
| Type |
DIY beaded Christmas tree kit with lights |
| Material |
Acrylic beads |
| Colours |
Green and red |
| Topper options |
Santa, reindeer (listed as Elk) or star |
| Listed size |
20 x 14 x 5cm |
| Display |
Tabletop - desk, shelf, mantel or bedside table |
| Skill level |
Adult craft project |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Complete DIY beaded Christmas tree kit with lights and your chosen topper |
| Not listed |
Tools - the pliers seen in some photographs are not listed in the kit contents |
| Not included |
Furniture, candles and other decor shown in the photographs |
Why Make a Beaded Christmas Tree
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Something to make, not just buy - a hands-on Christmas project instead of another decoration off the shelf.
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A keepsake - beads don't wilt or fade, so the tree comes out again every December.
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Lights woven in - the finished tree glows, so it works as a night light as well as a decoration.
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Three toppers - a cheerful Santa, a reindeer or a classic star to suit your style.
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A gift for makers - an easy present for anyone who likes beading, puzzles or detailed craft.
How Long Does a Beaded Christmas Tree Take to Make?
Plan on several sittings rather than a single evening - that is part of the appeal. A beaded tree is built branch by branch, threading beads and shaping each piece before the branches are assembled around the trunk and the topper goes on. To make it easier, sort the beads by colour into a tray or egg carton before you start, work on a tray with a lip so dropped beads don't roll away, and use good light. A small pair of craft pliers makes bending and finishing much neater if you have one.
Is a Beaded Tree a Good Christmas Craft for Adults?
Yes, for anyone who likes detailed, repetitive making - the same people who enjoy jigsaws, cross-stitch, diamond painting or building sets. It is relaxing rather than difficult: the steps repeat, progress is visible after every session, and there is no painting involved because the colour is all in the beads. It also works as a shared project, with one person threading and another assembling, which makes it a nice thing to do together in the lead-up to Christmas.
How Do You Store a Beaded Christmas Tree After Christmas?
Wrap the tree loosely in tissue paper so the branches keep their shape, and store it upright in a box with some padding around it rather than squashed flat under other decorations. If your lights run on batteries, take the batteries out before packing it away so they cannot leak over the year. Keep it somewhere dry. Next December, bend any branches back into shape and it is ready to display again.
Buyers are typically adults looking for Christmas crafts for adults, people who enjoy beading, jigsaws and other detailed hobbies, gift buyers shopping for a crafty friend or relative, and anyone who wants a small tabletop Christmas tree for a desk, bedroom or unit without the space for a full-size tree.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the kit?
One complete DIY beaded Christmas tree kit with lights and the topper you choose.
Which toppers can I choose?
Santa, a reindeer (listed as Elk) or a star.
How big is it?
The listed size is 20 x 14 x 5cm. A finished tree height is not specified by the manufacturer.
Do the lights come with it?
Yes, it is a with-light kit, so the finished tree glows.
Do I need tools?
No tools are listed in the kit contents. A small pair of craft pliers is helpful if you have one.
Is it suitable for children?
It is an adult craft. The beads are small, so keep the kit away from children under three, and older children should make it with an adult.
Can I display it every year?
Yes. Beads keep their colour, so with careful storage it can come out every Christmas.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as to regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched promptly on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.
Measurements are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary slightly. Photographs show finished trees in styled settings; colours may look slightly different on your screen. Contains small parts - not suitable for children under three years.
