Diy Christmas Tree Stand and Collar make from cardboard boxes

The Easy DIY Fake Christmas Tree Stand with Cardboard box Cover Collar & Riser

ByTwins Dish

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Let’s be honest… Christmas trees are magical, but those ugly metal stands? Not so much. 😅
If you’ve ever wished your tree looked taller or more polished, I’ve got you covered — literally.

This DIY Christmas tree cover and riser is made entirely out of cardboard boxes (hello, Amazon delivery pile 👋). It’s quick, cheap, and totally customizable, and the best part? It doubles as a stand to give your tree a little extra height!

Elegant silver Christmas tree with a sparkly DIY cardboard box collar and bow stand cover — a simple, affordable, and stylish Christmas decor idea.

What You’ll Need:

Two cardboard boxes ready to be turned into a DIY Christmas tree stand, collar, or riser — the first step in making an easy and affordable Christmas tree base cover.

  • A few cardboard boxes (use what you have: Amazon, shipping, or leftover packaging/appliance boxes work great!)

  • Wrapping paper, paint, wallpaper, peel n stick tiles, glitter to decorate

  • Scissors or a box cutter

  • Fake Christmas tree

🛠️ How to Make It:

  1. Cover & Decorate
    Now for the fun part! You can:

    • Wrap it with Christmas paper and a bow🎁

    • Paint it to match your theme

    • Use peel-and-stick tiles or wallpaper from the dollar store or amazon for a luxe look

    • Draw or stencil designs — gingerbread, farmhouse, glam, or silver sparkle themes all look amazing

    • Hang a mini wreath on it,or cover in lights.

Decorating Ideas:

  • For a gingerbread theme, use brown paper, white paint, and candy cutouts.

  • For a farmhouse look, wrap in faux wood wallpaper or burlap ribbon.

  • For a glam vibe, try silver wrapping paper, glitter bows, or metallic peel-and-stick tiles.

  • Or keep it minimalist with white paint and a gold ribbon!

2. Stack Your Boxes

Step-by-step process showing how to make a DIY Christmas tree collar using cardboard boxes, with boxes stacked and fitted together for an easy stand cover hack.”
DIY Christmas tree collar idea made from cardboard boxes — a quick and affordable holiday decor hack.

Choose a box that your tree base can fit into, then select a slightly smaller box that can fit into the larger box (as pictured above). The smaller box will act as your Christmas tree stand and riser, the larger box will act as your cover. 

3. Add Your Tree

Close-up of a DIY Christmas tree stand setup using stacked cardboard boxes as a riser to raise the height of the tree — part of an easy Christmas tree collar and stand cover project.”
Place your tree inside the box stand, fluff the branches, and plug in the lights. Instant upgrade! If your stand shows a bit you can stuff the top of the box with decorative tissue paper or faux snow.

DIY gingerbread-themed Christmas tree with a cardboard box stand cover decorated like a gingerbread gift box, featuring gingerbread ornaments and candy-inspired decor.

 Why You’ll Love This Hack:

✅ It’s budget-friendly (you probably already have everything!)
✅ It raises your tree height for that grand look
✅ It’s fun and fast — done in under an hour
✅ It hides the metal stand beautifully
✅ It’s customizable for any decor theme

DIY gingerbread-themed Christmas tree with a cardboard box stand cover decorated like a gingerbread gift box, featuring gingerbread ornaments and candy-inspired decor.”

Whether you’re going for gingerbread cottage, modern glam, or classic cozy Christmas, this easy cardboard tree collar hack is the best way to elevate your tree (literally and decoratively).

So grab those boxes, put on some Christmas music, and get crafting — your Pinterest-perfect tree awaits! 🎅✨

 

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