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USE CHRISTMAS TREE PICKS

Christmas tree picks are decorative branches or sprays that you insert into the branches of your tree to enhance its fullness and add a burst of visual interest.

WHAT ARE CHRISTMAS TREE PICKS?

I’ve rounded up my favorite stores: – Michaels – Hobby Lobby – Amazon – Target

WHERE TO FIND THE BEST TREE PICKS

These are my recommendations that have worked well for me: - Floral Picks - Decorative Fruit Sticks - Faux Cedar Christmas Stem - Winterberry Christmas Stem - Holly Berry Stems

BEST CHRISTMAS TREE PICKS TO USE

A general rule is to use about one pick per foot of tree height, so if you have a 7-foot tree, aim for around 7-10 picks.

HOW MANY PICKS DO YOU NEED?

Using Christmas tree picks is a simple way to add dimension, color, and texture to your tree. Follow these easy steps to create a beautiful, well-balanced tree.

HOW TO USE CHRISTMAS TREE PICKS

Before you begin, pick a theme for your tree, such as classic red and green, rustic, or glamorous.

1. START WITH A THEME

Start by placing the larger, more eye-catching picks in the lower and middle sections of the tree.

2. INSERT LARGER PICKS FIRST

Next, add smaller picks towards the top of the tree and in any empty spaces between branches.

3. LAYER SMALL PICKS

Take time to bend and fluff each pick so it blends naturally with the tree’s branches.

4. FLUFF AND SHAPE PICKS

Regularly step back from the tree to see how it looks from a distance.

5. STEP BACK AND ADJUST