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How to Create a Hawaiian Theme Christmas Tree

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Add a tropical flare to a traditional Christmas tree with Hawaiian themed decorations. Make your own Hawaiian themed ornaments from old fashioned salt dough and inexpensive party supplies. Even if you can't go on a Hawaiian vacation, you can bring the vacation to you!

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Christmas Tree
  • Hawaiian-themed ornaments
  • Faux flower leis
  • Multicolored christmas lights
  • Grass skirt
  • Hawaiian-themed wrapping paper

    Make Hawaiian Themed Ornaments

  1. Step 1

    Mix together 2 cups of flour and 1 cup of salt in a mixing bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Add gradually 1 cup of water to the four mixture until it becomes the consistency of bread dough.

  3. Step 3

    Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth.

  4. Step 4

    Roll the dough out to approximately 1/8 inch thick.

  5. Step 5

    Cut out Hawaiian themed shapes using cookie cutters in the shape of palm trees, surfboards and orchids, for example, and make a hole in the top of each cut-out, using the end of a drinking straw.

  6. Step 6

    Bake for one hour or until dry at 325 degrees. Cool completely before painting.

  7. Step 7

    Use acrylic paints to decorate the cookie ornaments and embellish with beads, sequins, buttons, feathers and a ribbon tied at the top to hang each ornament once the paint has dried.

  8. Purchase Hawaiian Themed Decorations

  9. Step 1

    Buy multicolored lights and string on your tree.

  10. Step 2

    Purchase faux flower leis to make a tropical garland by attaching the faux flower leis together.

  11. Step 3

    Get tropical flavored candy canes on the tree, such as pina colada, coconut, tangerine, and lemon-lime, then hang them on your tree.

  12. Step 4

    Pick up a grass skirt from a party supply store and use it as your tree skirt.

  13. Step 5

    Top your tree with a bouquet of tropical flowers, such as orchids and lilies.

  14. Step 6

    Wrap all your gifts in brightly colored Hawaiian-themed wrapping paper.

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