# String Light Christmas Trees This DIY Christmas Tree is Modern and Illuminating By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-12-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-christmas-tree References: [apairandasparediy](http://apairandasparediy.com/2015/12/diy-string-light-christmas-tree.html) If you're in the mood for [non-traditional holiday decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor), try A Pair and a Spare's DIY Christmas tree. This festive decor piece is chic, dazzling and best of all, modern. Posted on the A Pair and a Spare lifestyle blog, this DIY Christmas tree is also known as the String Light Christmas Tree. Requiring only a short list of materials and easy-to-use tools, this Christmas tree is fairly easy to construct in a reasonable amount of time. The idea of this tree is to decorate a piece of pine with fairy lights strung in the shape of a Christmas tree. Once completed and lit up, this DIY craft will display a dazzling and contemporary tree. While presents go in front of the tree opposed to underneath it, this alternative Christmas tree eliminates [pine needle mess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-friendly-holiday-tree) and odors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Christmas Decor:** Explore opportunities to create unique and modern Christmas decorations using DIY techniques. - **String Light Innovations:** Discover ways to incorporate string lights in innovative and creative designs for various applications beyond traditional holiday decor. - **Non-traditional Holiday Trends:** Embrace non-traditional holiday decor ideas that offer a fresh, modern twist to the festive season. ### Where This Applies - **Craft and Hobby Supplies:** Consider the demand for craft supplies and tools required to create DIY Christmas decorations, driving sales and innovation in this industry. - **Lighting and Electrical Appliances:** Exploit the growing market for innovative string light products and technologies that can be used for various applications, including holiday decor. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** Tap into the trend of non-traditional holiday decor and offer stylish and contemporary options for consumers looking to transform their homes during the festive season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Up Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [Cutout Christmas Tree Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-display.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Pampas Grass Holiday Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pampas-grass-holiday-trees.md) - [Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Seamless Color-Changing Christmas Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festavia-string.md)