Give your yard decor a magical upgrade this year with a pretty DIY Tomato Cage Christmas Tree!
When it comes to outdoor Christmas decorations, the more the merrier, right? 🙂 Creating magical twinkling light displays is such a fun holiday tradition. But decor can be so pricey, so I’m always on the hunt for more Christmas Decorating Ideas on a Budget. That’s why I was so excited to add a DIY Tomato Cage Christmas Tree to the yard this year! Well actually not just one… but four!
Tomato cage Christmas trees are budget friendly, such a cinch to make, can be customized to any color of your choice, and look AMAZING all lit up at night!
I made them for about $15 – $20 each, and I even saw some much smaller ones selling for over $60 shipped on etsy. Yikes! So yes… just make them yourself. You won’t believe how fast they come together!
So are you ready to add some fun new decorations to your yard this year? Here are simple step-by-step instructions to make your very own Tomato Cage Christmas Light Tree…
DIY Tomato Cage Christmas Tree
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Supplies Needed for Small Tomato Cage Christmas Trees:
- 42″ Tomato Cage {I got mine at Lowe’s}
- 2 strands of 100 lights {I got mine at Home Depot}
- One 8″ Clear Zip Tie or Twine
- Three or Four 6″ Galvanized Garden Stakes
Supplies Needed for Large Tomato Cage Christmas Trees:
- 54″ Tomato Cage {I got mine at Lowe’s}
- 3 strands of 100 lights {I got mine at Home Depot}
- One 8″ Clear Zip Tie or Twine
- Three or Four 6″ Galvanized Garden Stakes
How to Make a Tomato Cage Christmas Tree…
- First, unbox your lights and stretch out each strand to remove any tight kinks in the cords.
- Then, flip your tomato cage upside down, with the feet facing up.
- Grab the flat end of your Christmas light cord without prongs, facing up, and cinch the upright feet around it. Zip tie it all together and cut off the end of the zip tie. If you don’t have zip ties you can use twine, but I’ve found that zip ties work best for holding everything in place.
- Then place a small piece of tape over the open, upward facing holes on the Christmas light cord to protect your light strand from any rain storms that may come.
- Now begin wrapping the lights around the tree, and connect the additional strand {or strands} as needed. I like to leave about 8 – 12 inches of cord at the bottom, so it’s easy to plug in.
- Place the tree in your yard where you’d like to display it, secure it to the ground with garden stakes, plug into a power source or extension cord, and enjoy your beautiful new Christmas yard decor!
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So have you tried making a DIY Tomato Cage Christmas Tree yet?
Leave a comment & share!
Sofia says
These are absolutely incredible, how have I never seen anything like this and why on earth did I not think to do it myself!! Kicking myself right now.
MARIETTE VANDENMUNCKHOF-VEDDER says
Dearest Heidi,
What a clever idea!
We don’t decorate anymore but for so many people this is great.
Hugs,
Mariette
Heidi says
Thanks, Mariette… I’m so glad you like the idea! Have a lovely week! 🙂
Mami Made It says
So cute and so easy to make. Thanks for the instructions 🙂
Petra
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Petra… I’m so glad you like these little trees!
Molly Pisula says
These are so cute! Never would have thought that you could repurpose a tomato cage this way! Thanks for the inspiration.
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Molly! They really are such a simple way to repurpose your tomato cages in the Winter.
somewhereinireland says
What a wonderful DIY project. They look great and are very festive.
Heidi says
Thank you so much! They were really fun to make. 🙂
Jordanne || Ofaglasgowgirl says
Wow! What a great idea for Christmas decorations. We’ve never had any outdoor ones but I’d love to put them up, and I live getting crafty so I’d like to have a go at making some myself. The idea to use a tomato cage is brilliant! Thank you for sharing.
Heidi says
Of course… you’re very welcome, Jordanne! Have fun making your tomato cage trees this year! 🙂
Josiah - DIY Thrill says
This is such a brilliant DIY project, they look amazing!
Heidi says
Aww… thank you so much!! 🙂
CoCo says
This is such a great idea, Heidi! We don’t usually put out lights and stuff outside because it always seems really complicated but this I can totally do! Thanks for the simple instructions and for making it easy. Hugs, CoCo
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, CoCo! And you’re right… these really are such a simple way to add some lights to the yard. 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
Beautiful tree, Heidi! It is getting me so excited for the Christmas season!
Heidi says
Thank you, Katherine! I can’t believe Christmas is almost here already!!
Judee says
The lights looks so festive and beautiful. What a great idea!
Heidi says
Thank you, Judee! They really do give off such a pretty glow!
Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says
Such a great tutorial for this time of year! Love homemade Christmas decorations.
Heidi says
Thank you… and so do I, it’s so fun to be able to make your own unique yard decor while saving money, too! 🙂
Christie says
This is such a fantastic and budget friendly idea for the holidays! I absolutely love it and how easy it is to make.
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Christie… and you’re right – they are SO easy to make!!
Lovely says
What a fun idea! It looks brilliant. Thanks for this DIY!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Lovely! I’m so glad you liked it!
Her Digital Coffee says
These are so beautiful! You are right about the more the merrier when it comes to lights! 🙂 Thanks for sharing your DIY It looks great!
Heidi says
Thank you so much… I’m so glad you liked the tomato cage trees!
Kathrine Eldridge says
Love this fabulous DIY Xmas tree! It look amazing and so professional!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Heidi says
You’re so sweet… thanks, Kathrine! 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
What a fun and economical idea. Just about the time the tomato plants are done, you can reuse to make a beautiful holiday decoration. You are so way ahead of the game.
Heidi says
Yes… it really is the perfect way to reuse your tomato cages, and you’re right… definitely budget friendly!
Lisa says
This is a genius idea, Heidi, I have quite a few of these plant supports that aren’t needed over winter so this is a great way to use them this Christmas – I only need a few more lights now, thank you!
Heidi says
Aww… thank you so much, Lisa! I love having multiple ways to use things. Have fun making your Christmas trees! 🙂
Veronica Lee says
What a BRILLIANT idea! I love how pretty it looks!
Heidi says
Thank you so much, Veronica! They were really fun to make. 🙂
Carol says
Love the idea of using the tomato cage to create a Christmas tree. Your yard looks so beautiful!
Heidi says
Aww… thank you so much, Carol!
Josie Sarac says
Can’t wait to make them!!
Heidi says
That’s great to hear, Josie! They really are so pretty, and add such a fun pop of color to your yard if you use colored lights. Have fun making your tomato cage Christmas trees! 🙂
Margot says
This is such a great idea and it doesn’t look so hard to reproduce.
It’s beautiful.
I can’t wait for the christmas season.
xx
Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com
Heidi says
Thank you so much, Margot – they really are so easy to make! I’m so excited for the Christmas season, too… it will be here before we know it! 🙂