How To Build Your Own Cherry Blossom Tree
I fell in love with the thought of owning a faux cherry blossom tree after being inspired by Pretty Little Things headquarters decor theme. My interest led me to Pinterest where they had many beautiful photos of flower walls and cherry blossom trees. Unfortunately for me, I could not find any detailed tutorials about creating a faux #cherryblossomtree from scratch. Luckily for you, I documented and recorded my experience so you may make your own at home.
Step 1: Supplies
- (80-100) 100cm Cherry Blossom Stems (the more stems used, the fuller the tree)
- (3) "Coffee" Branches (BENDABLE for wire concealment)
- (1) 9.5ft squared stick (for tree height)
- (1) Pkg of 24 Guage Galvanized Wire (for securing parts)
- (1) 84" Shepherd Hook (for tree stability)
- (4) 1-1/4in Swivel Wheels (optional for portability)
- (1) Pkg of Washers & Nuts #8 ... 1-3/4in (for wheel assembly)
- (1) 20" Square Planter (10"x10"x20") (Square BOTTOM!!!) (round planters are difficult to put on wheels)
- (1) Bag of Quick Set Concrete (for a permanently secure tree)
- (3) 10m Battery Powered String Lights (optional for night lighting)
- (9) Rechargeable AA Batteries (for optimal tree lighting time and cost-saving reusability)
Step 2: Attach wheels to the planter
Line up the wheels to the bottom corners of the planter and mark where the holes are. There will be a total of 16 holes. Pre-drill them and begin attaching the wheels with the 1-3/4in screws. Once the screws are in, attach the nuts on the inside of the planter.
Step 3-11: Assembly
Attach a faux vine to the long stick then attach to the shepherd hook using galvanized wire, being sure it doesn't move. Double-up the cherry blossom branches for fullness, attach 1-2 doubled branches to test height and stability, then stand the hook/stick upright and angle it diagonally into the square planter. Add the concrete to the planter, keeping the hook level, and let it set overnight. Working from the top down, add the rest of the doubled cherry blossom stems, fluffing and spreading branches to avoid gaps. Secure more faux vine wrapped from the base up to conceal the wire, then add string lights for a night-light effect and faux moss or grass on top of the set concrete for a finished look.
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