# DIY Outdoor Holiday Decor The Christmas Tree Lantern Can Be Used Year-Round By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-lantern References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/30/trees-of-frozen-material/) & [ugo.pl](http://www.ugo.com.pl/) Christmas may be over, but I feel as though the Christmas Tree Lantern could be enjoyed year-round, despite its name and original purpose. A do-it-yourself project, it is easy, simple and a beautiful craft to undertake. Created by Hugon Kowalski, all the Christmas Tree Lantern requires is [a lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-light), [natural fabric that easily absorbs water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-collection), clothes pegs and a big PVC tube. After following the directions found in the gallery above, you wet the fabric and gravity naturally makes it take the shape of a tree. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Holiday Decor:** Creating holiday decor yourself presents a market opportunity for companies selling craft supplies and DIY tutorials, as well as eCommerce sites hosting and promoting DIY projects. - **Sustainability in Decor:** Designing eco-friendly and sustainable decor from biodegradable materials creates opportunities for companies seamlessly fusing sustainability and home decor. - **Multi-purpose Decor:** Creating home decor pieces that can be used year-round enables companies to create versatility and sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Supplies:** Providing craft materials for the holiday decor and DIY market opens up opportunities for craft stores and crafting supply manufacturers. - **Home Decor:** Designing functional and multi-purpose decor presents opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create home products that can be used or repurposed year-round. - **Sustainability:** Emphasizing the importance of sustainability in holiday decor and promoting the use of eco-friendly materials presents opportunities for businesses catering to the conscious consumer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [Recycled Wood Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Festive Brick Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-christmas-table.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Flower-Like Portable Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tulit-led-lantern.md) - [Bulbous Bag-Like Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorong-lantern.md) - [Faux Christmas Candle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-table-decoration.md)