Bottle Brush Trees: Creative Ways to Display
It’s no secret I love bottle brush trees and I’m always thinking of creative ways to display them during the holidays. Sometimes the smallest detail can make a big difference. I haven’t used up all my ideas yet for displaying bottle brush trees, which is a good thing. I can use the ideas next year!
Bottle Brush Trees in a Box
I have the perfect size, white little boxes that hold my larger bottle brush trees. It’s like finishing off your big Christmas tree with a skirt.
Place tiny Christmas trees in a shadow box to act like a frame.
Corral a group of trees in a simple crate and place on a table.
You can also use a cigar box to create a vintage holiday tree display. Decoupage or paint the cigar box, fill with epsom salt or faux snow, and position your trees inside with a fun little snowman or Santa.
Bottle Brush Trees on a Plate or Tin
Using a vintage ironstone plate, metal tin, or even a slice of wood to cradle Christmas trees is probably my favorite way to display my favorite holiday decoration.
Sometimes I use both a plate and a tin at the same time.
A slice of wood proudly supports a gathering of light green bottle brush trees; the newest in my ever-growing collection.
Paper Mache Pots for Christmas Trees
I love paper mache anything and when I find pots small enough to hold a bottle brush tree or two, all the better! This one’s been painted and embellished with script font reading The First Noel.
You might remember this line-up of trees from my Christmas Home Tour.
Paper mache boxes are another creative way to display tiny trees. Decorate the box with scrapbook paper and hot glue the tree on top of the lid. Easy to make and they’re great for holding tiny gifts like jewelry.
Other Handy Vessels and Ideas
Use ordinary items from around the house to display bottle brush trees. Small gravy boats are perfect!
I can’t take credit for this idea; I bought this vintage tree in a trophy cup from Jennifer Rizzo‘s flea market booth. She tucked the tree at an angle and I found it rather endearing.
Votive candle holders are also perfectly sized to hold your bottle brush trees.
Of course, tiny trees look wonderful under a cloche (and they’re protected from furry friends).
Of course, bottle brush trees look great all on their own!
Do you like the green or white bottle brush trees best?
Where to Find Bottle Brush Trees:
Love the way you have displayed those bottle brush trees…..I am the same ones with the pearly balls….thanks for the inspiration as always Jennifer….Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Great ideas! I found myself buying bottle brush trees several times this holiday season. I think you played a part in that. ???? Merry Christmas, Jennifer!
Merry Christmas Jennifer
This is my first time commenting and I wanted to let you know how much I admired your bottle brush displays. I have been collecting them for awhile and would say that the white trees are my favorite however, my first bottle brush tree I bought was a very old tiny green plain one which Is a favorite one of mine.
Whenever I see pretty white ones I usually buy them because it seems that they are not so easy to find. Do you have any particular sources?
Thank you for your beautiful photography. It brightened my morning!
Wonderful idea especially helpful for those Target trees I bought this year that are lovely but a little lopsided. Will elevate my tress.
I love bottle brush trees! You have a great collection of them. May I ask if you buy vintage or new ones, or combination of both. I found some at Walmart with the village scenery pieces. I enjoy your blog and your great ideas to make your home homey and comfortable. Merry Christmas to you! Nancy
So lovely. I love the white ones, but I haven’t been able to find any this year. Are yours vintage ?
Love bottle brush trees. Thanks so much for today’s feature! Love your ideas and creativity!
I love bottle Brushes! And you have excellent ideas. I discovered by accident that sometimes the round wooden base will fit in a candleholder too. When you need some height it works pretty neat.
P.S. I thought maybe I had a problem ,and it was connected to hoarding bottle brushes, but I was relieved to see you have more than me. Phewww.
These look so pretty the way you have displayed them, where do you find most of those trees?
My husband and I have e shop on Etsy and we are always looking for bottle brush trees. SingerMini Shop.. We build Putz
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What kind of glue do you use to attach the ornaments to the bottle brush trees. I’m using E6000 and they are popping out of the tree. Is hot glue best?
Hi Carol! Yes, a hot glue gun is best. I haven’t had luck with other types of glue. Hope this helps!
When my dad passed away I used 6 of his bottle brush trees and made 6 Christmas in Heaven lanterns for family members. He had all different sizes, colors & styles of bottle brush trees. No two trees are alike in the lanterns.