What on earth is a deconstructed Christmas tree you ask?

Well, have you seen deconstructed furniture? It's furniture that looks like it wasn't finished, it is taken from its original form and deconstructed. Maybe the seat, arms, and back are upholstered but the outside of the back and sides are unfinished with the wood showing. If you do a search on Pinterest, you'll see a bunch.

So, a deconstructed Christmas tree is taken from its original form and deconstructed.

Today I'm sharing how I made one for myself from a small yardsale tree.

I think this style of tree works in a primitive or farmhouse-style home.

Maybe it's not something you like, it just depends on your style!

I first saw one here: Jill Ruth & Co.: Deconstructing. Hers is a full-size tree but unfortunately, I don't see where she ever showed it with ornaments on it.

Here is the tree that I started with. It's a little 3' tree that I found at a garage sale. I've used it on the porch for many years but thought it was the perfect candidate for deconstructing!

I'll just warn you, if you decide to try this it takes longer than you'd think!!

I spread out a couple of old towels on the floor to catch all the needles and watched TV while I worked on trimming the branches. I worked on it over two nights time and it took about 3 hours total.

I can't imagine doing a full-size tree but if you are patient or have help, it can be done!

All you do is trim the needles off each and every branch, as close to the wire as possible.

It makes a huge mess even with the towels! I had two piles of needles about this size!

This is how it turned out. I wish the trunk area was a little smaller but overall, I think I like it 😊

I found the red and white tin at the antique mall where I have my booths.

It's not very old but I love the vintage-inspired design on it! It probably had popcorn in it. Here are some close-ups of the sides.

I just removed the stand from the tree and wadded up some paper in the bottom of the tin to hold it steady. 

Since this tree is small, paper worked fine but if you have a full-size tree, you'll want something more substantial to hold it.

I added just a few decorations.

I've had these little sleighs made from egg cartons for years... another yard sale find.

I bent the top branch over, reminiscent of a Charlie Brown tree, and hung a vintage Shiny Brite ornament on it.

That's it for ornaments!

I think it turned out pretty darned cute, what do you think?!