FAUX TREE DIY & How-to // Living Room Home Decor Idea

[@leannsfearcocktail9420]

Living in Santa Monica California it’s impossible to find a large branch. Unfortunately, but fortunately for me after the hurricane a few months ago, I finally got my dream branch from a fallen tree and I am currently making my dream tree. Thanks for the inspo.

[@stormygirl1704]

That took a lot of work and patience! This is the first time I’ve seen anyone do this! The work was well worth it! Looks so real!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Yes... a ton of patience!! Well worth it in the end, though!

[@p.hughes7911]

I am so grateful for demo. You are the first one I found d who created a fake tree improvement video. Thanks again. Your true looks great with out over doing or painting it.

[@peggymohr7899]

Wow talk about patience,you win the prize. Love the tree. It is just beautiful and so real looking.

[@ValerieAguiar]

😄Thanks Peggy! These types of DIY's are the biggest reward. We love our new tree!

[@ZZ_The_Boxing_Cat]

I did this several years ago using very realistic looking cherry blossoms. Everyone who sees it raves about it. One of my favorite things for Spring. Your tree is gorgeous.

[@ValerieAguiar]

That sounds beautiful! 😍 These are such a great way to get a great quality look for way less!!

[@ZZ_The_Boxing_Cat]

@@ValerieAguiar The sense of accomplishment adds to the beauty. I just discovered your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@simsim4395]

This is me, i love dried branches, twig projects. The real has so much character and life...great job

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you! 😉

[@K4TH7D4V1S]

This is incredibly beautiful! I absolutely love this and you did a fantastic job! Super inspiring and I'm excited to make my own!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Your kindness is so much appreciated! Thank you for watching! 💕

[@trevgoodwin7900]

Thank you Valerie, i can't tell you how many live plants i've lost in my lounge due to lack of light, this is a perfect idea, i'm retired so have plenty of time to do this, big thumbs up to you. Trev, Manchester, UK

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Trev! Yes, totally do it and let me know how it goes! 💕

[@rubiecurtis4754]

Thanks so much for your video😊Bravo 👏🏻 on the tree. It looks amazing! I have been wanting to do this Exact project for a couple years. Was discouraged by my husband who just told me to buy one. 😮I’ve never found one that met my needs or style. I have how ever never stopped mentioning that I thought I could do better. Well I’m definitely going to do it this weekend 🎉 Thanks for the encouragement I needed. 🫶🏻 Have a Blessed week 🥳

[@marcelleblakerartistmaker1095]

I love this. I opted for a branch Xmas tree this year(kept seeing huge branch when dog walking). White lights & minimal ornaments & it was stunning. We’ve decided to keep it up all year because it was so beautiful. Makes living room sooo inviting. Now, I just need to remember this is a cobweb haven & to clean every month! Thx!

[@ellenolmstead5026]

I would love to make a Japanese red maple. Making one's own tree would be so much fun.

[@merisjames6250]

This is GENIUS!!!! Definitely going to try this!!! I'm in love!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you Meris! Do it!! Come back and let me know how it goes! 💕

[@lisamw101]

HOLY MOLY!!!!!! THIS IS BY FAR THE BESSST FAUX TREE I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! You did a great job in recreating OUTDOOR / inside... I love the whole aspect of bringing outdoors inside... its my whole home's aura. Gives everyone a sense of tranquility and peace... and having floor to wall ceilings and a forest outside you can view 360 degrees from any room in my home.. you would understand why I LOVE LOVE LOVE the look of nature around me. I am definitely going to try this, because I have birch trees outside and always wanted to do a DIY with them. THIS is a great idea, especially since my formal living room is 12ft tall...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for posting this. Keep up the greatness.. had to sub!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Wow, your home sounds pretty dreamy!! 😍A large tree in there sounds perfect!! Thank you for subscribing Lisa! Happy to have you!!

[@lisamw101]

@@ValerieAguiar awww, thank you, it actually has been the home I've been praying for for so long. Being a New Yorker most my life, then moving down to the south.. awww, I found my place to at ONE with nature. New Yorken born and raised, but country calm at heart. Been on a mission outside, searching for my bare tree branches to begin my project. Can't wait. I printed a pic of yours as a reminder on my fridge to make it happen ((smiling)) I just LOVE IT!!! Love your videos.. please keep inspiring, you're awesome!

[@ValerieAguiar]

@@lisamw101 Wow, I can completely relate. I love the calm of the outdoors as well. I'm so glad you found that, it was absolutely meant to be. Thank you for your sweet words and encouragement! Your kindness means a lot :) Have a great weekend, take care! 💕

[@victoriarichardson4148]

I have never ever seen anything like this in my life. This is outstanding! I can hardly wait for some of the snow to melt so I can get to my tree's. Oh, and I did subscribe.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Victoria! Oh... snow can be a bummer! Especially when you want to knock out a DIY like this! As soon as enough of that snow melts and you can get some branches, I'd get on this ASAP! Come back and let me know how it goes! And thanks for your support by subscribing 💕

[@my_name_is_nat]

I double on that though

[@laurabrown9932]

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[@kimberlybrink1400]

Your tree is so beautiful and realistic. I want to do an Aspen.

[@Browneyedlady715]

Im very impressed! Wonderful job! Looks real all around! You took your time, worked on details and did quality work! ❤️👍

[@ValerieAguiar]

Aw, thanks Maria! It was definitely a labor of love! Thanks for the sweet words! 💕

[@Browneyedlady715]

@@ValerieAguiar Youre welcome! I’m going to make this my spring project! 😁🙏

[@anne7441]

Wow - your tree came out beautiful! I'm always so impressed that you do DIYs that are classy rather than kitschy! Thank you.

[@ValerieAguiar]

I appreciate that Anne! I love a classy look too! 😉

[@thepawvoydoghotel9740]

I've never heard of that saying before Kitchsy...

[@SoulfulBreakthroughs]

I just found this video while looking for ideas to create my own trees. Thanks for this idea. The tree looks gorgeous.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you!!

[@raquelisla7368]

Hi Valeria! I am impressed by your craftmanship. The tree is a pie e of art! I feel inspired🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you Raquel! So glad you like it! 🥰

[@joycemcfate6893]

Very nice. Thanks for the details without too many! Great instructions.

[@ValerieAguiar]

You're very welcome! 💕

[@pdmullgirl]

Oh my!, it looks fantastic!!! It looks just as good if not better than ones you buy!! Stunning. Thank you for sharing your how to! ❤️💜💚

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Paige! I agree, I have a few faux trees that I've bought which are super expensive, and honestly, they don't look as good as they should for the price!! This DIY is a perfect solution to that! 💕

[@marycrowley8088]

I love this February is cold and a werid month after the holidays We search for crafts... to look forward this caught my eye am doing this ... this week thank you for sharing ...

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks for watching Mary! 💕

[@conniechamblee3595]

I was searching for ideas for a faux tree for a playroom bedroom for my granddaughters. When I ran across your video I knew that was the faux tree that I wanted to make. Thank u for the great inspiration! I subscribed to your channel n look forward to more videos.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Connie! How cool! Let me know if you end up doing the tree in your granddaughters playroom! And thank you so much for the sweet comment 💕

[@Pathrissia]

Beautiful! I actually had a very similar idea about 3 years ago. I still have my branches attached in the kitchen but I never managed to find anything suitable enough (few faux options in Sweden to be honest and most are expensive), so I just have my tree. But i really wanna do something with it eventually, maybe even with diamonds hanging on it. Thank you for this amazing tutorial, sparked some thoughts!

[@serapaksoy4151]

🤩sehr schön geworden super 👍🏼

[@oreobenavidez5870]

I like this kind of tutorials every one is doing the same things your tree came out gorgeous

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you!! 💕

[@plantsoul1605]

Incredible! I can't even believe how great the tree looks! I am sure Hobby Lobby will be sold out of those leaves! So freaking beautiful!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Your the sweetest thank you! I'll keep an eye out on the faux stems. They were actually cheaper online than in stores a few weeks ago!

[@mommygarcia9137]

Omg this tree is absolutely gorgeous ! I’ve seen two other you tubers diy these trees Jasmine Douglas & Fia Garcia Diy ! But this is the largest tree I’ve seen diyed!!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you!! Yeah, I went a little over the top with this one! Definitely a big tree that took a little while to finish 😂

[@patriciajackson8993]

Absolutely fabulous just love your channel sending best wishes from Yorkshire England 😀

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Patricia! England? Wow! Would love to visit there someday! Hope you have a fabulous weekend! 💕

[@patriciachianelli7507]

The tree looks beautiful.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Patricia!

[@chrysanthidavid8421]

Great work. The same with fake flowers no leaves like almond tree.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you!! 💕

[@mrgh1650]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Great idea!!! 🌿

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you! 😊

[@flamingapple06]

And you thrifted that amazing pot!!!!! Wow impressive

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you! 😊

[@julienolan5271]

You're amazing. Thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas.

[@loribuonamici1398]

You did a spectacular job!!! I'm SO jealous and wish I had your tree!!! I've been wanting to fill a corner and can't find what I'm looking for. Until I saw your tree. Sigh. Hope I find the big branch to start the project, I'll keep my eyes peeled! Thanks SO much, you've really inspired me!!!!

[@christinalw19]

The first leaves look like California pepper! We have them all over Orange County. I love your projects! 🙏🏼😘❤️

[@ValerieAguiar]

I used to have those at my childhood home! Aren't they beautiful! The smell is wonderful too! 😍

[@rakheesadeesh1130]

So beautiful.. am certainly going to try this...

[@ValerieAguiar]

Yes!! 💕

[@jennapierce]

This is so interesting! You are so creative! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks for watching Jenna! Love your channel! 😉

[@jennapierce]

@@ValerieAguiar Omg thank you! #fangirling LOL. Currently watching your aged stone planter vid and I'm OBSESSED! Your DIY vids are SO GOOD!! Keep killin it girl!

[@iselaparra6754]

OMG 😱 BEAUTIFUL PROYECT I LOVED THANKS FOR INSPIRE ME AND SHARE THIS AWESOME IDEAS 🙏🙏🙏 Glad bless you 🙏🙏🤗

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Isela! Thanks so much for the comment. Have a great week! 😊

[@ericagreen4015]

Wow!! This was amazing and simple and affordable too!! I was agonizing over spending $200+ over a realistic faux tree and this was right up my alley! Thank you so much for sharing. I totally just subscribed💜

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks for watching Erica! I do the same thing all of the time! Those faux trees can get pricey!! I don't know if I will ever buy another faux tree again! 😄

[@sandielindemeyer9341]

This tree is just the BEST! Thank you for showing us how to make it!!!!!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Sandie!! Have a great week! 💕

[@k1l2z3d4]

AWESOME. Please do more like this

[@ValerieAguiar]

A lot more DIYs coming! 😉

[@chewcheweats7661]

You did a great job!

[@lg8365]

What an amazing job!!! I will be trying to make one too now that I've found your video that explains "how to" step by step. Thank you!!! ❤. Also....I noticed your sofa in the video. My husband & I have been looking for this type of fabric sofa. Crazy question but...May I please ask where you got your sofa from? God Bless! ❤

[@herbie140582]

Looks awsome! I think I will look around who cuts their trees down and create something like this but in a smaller scale.

[@ValerieAguiar]

That's a great idea! I see piles of tree cuttings people throw out all of the time! Great idea!

[@carolynmartell2334]

I have been going to do this exact thing for the longest time but with little “shelves” hidden in the leaves for my cats. I had thought of using your second method but had not even thought your first method would be possible. Thank you so much for posting. It looks amazing - better than any I have seen for sale xxx

[@ValerieAguiar]

Aw, thanks Carolyn! By making them you can focus so much more on attention to detail. It really does make the ones you pay a ton of money for in the stores not even comparable!

[@jensingerlady]

Very pretty!

[@lifestylethroughthelens]

Lovely!!! I will be making an olive tree!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Yess!! Can't wait to hear about how it goes! 💕

[@emmapoe2746]

Valerie that was amazing! Lots of work but amazing after I’ve seen you do this I know that we have probably branches that we could probably use to make a tree trunk, and the funny thing is about three weeks ago I had a fairly nice ficus faux tree And I said it out on the street for someone to pick it up LOL but I must say the leaves from Hobby lobby were beautiful if I choose to do this DIY I will certainly show you thank you again beautiful work be blessed

[@ValerieAguiar]

I hate when you donate something and then almost instantly you need or want it back! 😆😩 It always happens to me! But I have to agree, the hobby lobby stems are pretty good! 🙌🏻

[@holleyavehome]

That looks SO good!!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Danielle! ❤️

[@Danilove11277]

Gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks for watching Dani! 💕

[@debbiedowning8863]

Ahhhhmazing!! Thank you so much for sharing this! Your tree is fantastic!!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Debbie! I just released a brand new one I did! If you want to see it, you can watch the video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIvTipyBoruEY6c 💕

[@angiesdiycorner9447]

Awesome job! It's looks so good...

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you Angie! 😊

[@DawnOldham]

I would have to do a price comparison before I took this project on. I’m sure your $50ish dollars in leaves is still much less than a store bought ficus tree would be. But the beautiful huge pot would be quite pricey to buy and difficult to find at a yard sale. But it was a gorgeous outcome when you were finished! You have a great eye and I am enjoying your channel, which I just found when I was searching for back porch flooring ideas.

[@lzrd8460]

So clever! It looks stunning. I'm wondering how long the branch will last before it dries out and shrinks??

[@ValerieAguiar]

We have another branch I did something similar to and it still looks great. We have it saved in the garage for more of a "winter" tree 👍

[@cindybakergambrel136]

This is really awesome. Could you take this outside and spray it off when it gets dusty?

[@ValerieAguiar]

Yeah, you could do that! I would probably just take a duster and dust it, but either way works! 💕

[@BobbieRoseDIYLifestyle]

Sooooooo AWESOME! I cut branches from my yard too.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Yes! I love using what I have around me! Hope you have an amazing weekend! 💕

[@Cottagesiti]

Looks so real 👍

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks!! 😊

[@annamarbellaofficial]

Wow is may be the best diy I’ve ever seen! Just amazing!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Anna! You're too sweet. I hope you have amazing week! 💕

[@LMLIFESTYLE]

Do you have a video showing how you use to fill in the pot? I am so excited to give this a shot!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Lis! All I do is use recycled bags to fill around the pot and then put the moss on top. There's a little more detail in this other branch video I did last year kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqSQZ6hnia-Aiqc. I hope that helps! 💕

[@LMLIFESTYLE]

@@ValerieAguiar okay great! Thank you!!

[@abiering]

This was amazing and this way you can get the leaves to lay real looking👍🏻👍🏻. Thanks for the idea. Love it.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Annette! I enjoyed researching the tree I was making, you learn something new everyday! 😉

[@halimakhatoon2254]

This needs a lot of patience but it’s worth it. Definitely beautiful. Love it

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks! ☺️

[@kassembros]

what a beautiful job!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you! 😊

[@sandiwhite5453]

I just had a flash back of the Griswald Christmas tree lol. You never disappoint ❣

[@ValerieAguiar]

LOL seriously!! That is the best movie! 😂 My families face when I brought that branch in said it all 😄

[@ЛюдмилаТаболова-м9ф]

Прекрасная работа. Спасибо вам

[@wendymetz9476]

WOW! Very impressive!!!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Wendy! 💕

[@minnied.5946]

Wow..that is so pretty and real!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Minnie! 😊

[@kellensimonedossantos8442]

Ficou lindo.mas muito trabalho uma planta natural cairia bem também. Mas confesso essa mulher é incrível parabéns

[@ValerieAguiar]

Muito obrigado. Você é tão doce! Agradeço por dedicar seu tempo para assistir!

[@melpm72]

Wow! Amazing! I love it

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Melissa! 😊

[@laurieluscombe5632]

Best tutorial out there!

[@ValerieAguiar]

You're too sweet... thanks Laurie! 💕

[@kristin4241]

Really cool... I am already thinking where I could be putting this DIY...But def. thinking for my turtle room this would be a great addition.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Oh how fun!! I love that idea! 🥰

[@terrytt2932]

very VERY cool! great job!!!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you! 😉

[@claudiarosser8339]

I loved how you did the tree. Thank you for sharing.

[@angelawalker5308]

What color paint did you use on your walls?

[@barb3319]

I have no words for how much I love this, thank you!!! I can't wait to try this and make my own, I'm so inspired!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Athena... you're too sweet. Thank you for the kind words. It makes me happy to hear that I've been able to inspire you! Get out there and make it... and come back to let me know how it went! 💕

[@annamariadimeo639]

Absolutely gorgeous...I have been looking for a exactly what u made...I love trees but don't have the time to maintain a real one... definitely going to try my hand at it..so glad I happened onto your channel..

[@ValerieAguiar]

Yes, this is the perfect option! Let me know how it goes!! 💕

[@mmswingmartimor6128]

Que genialidad!!... fantastico resultado 👏👏👏👌

[@ValerieAguiar]

¡Tú también eres amable, gracias!

[@jet7865]

Beautiful job omg , you are something else

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks for the support Eric! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jet7865]

@@ValerieAguiar you bet

[@sabrinamariesayre]

This is beautiful. You should be proud!! Great job!! ❤️

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you Sabrina! You're so sweet! 💕

[@rupalik7496]

this is amazing 😍😍

[@syl1382]

Wow! Brilliant! You did a great job! Could you possibly do that but make an olive tree? I would love that!

[@ValerieAguiar]

You sure could make an olive tree! I thought of doing one, but decided on the Ficus instead. I may do another one in the future (possibly an olive?) so make sure to keep an eye out! 😊

[@samrh1380]

Wow super impressive 👏

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks a lot Samantha! 😊

[@barbaralaws8162]

That tree is absolutely beautiful. Great job.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you Barbara! It's the perfect addition to our space! One of my favorite DIY's to date! 😊

[@robinduke3184]

Gorgeous! You did a great job explaining the process. Thanks for sharing.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you Robin! I appreciate that so much! 😉Hope you have a great weekend!

[@oceanwhite1996]

I’m soooo in love with your pot here! Where did you get it?! 😍 your tree looks stunning!

[@briellekilleen8279]

OMG I love it. Never seen this done before. Also I'm wondering, what color did you paint your living room?

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you Brielle! The paint was freshly painted when we moved in, I’ll get the color this week and get back to you! I have a few others asking too!😉

[@briellekilleen8279]

@@ValerieAguiar Okay, thanks!

[@deeburrell4897]

I bet your husband loves you !! Your very creative and looks amazing x

[@flyhunnies8922]

How awesome! I did something similar about 4 months ago for a homemade birthday shoot, but with flowers instead to look like a "blossoming" tree. Kept it because I can rent it out for parties or the like. 😊

[@ValerieAguiar]

That sounds so cool! And you're right, you can definitely rent that out!

[@bonnieoverman8130]

I absolutely love your tree!! It is so large and full......but just full enough!!! I never realized these trees you buy look fake as they are too full. Simply stunning!! Great job Valerie, so amazing!!❤️

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Bonnie! This was one of my favorite DIY's! I don't know if I'll ever pay buy a faux tree again! 😄

[@debradarcy5176]

Absolutely luv luv luv this idea, it looks amazing

[@ValerieAguiar]

Aw, thanks Debra!

[@juliekintz5979]

That looks GREAT! Wish my house was a bit bigger to do the crafty things some of my subscribers do. But..I gotta work with the space I have. Thank you for sharing. 😊👍

[@ValerieAguiar]

Aw, thanks Julie! I agree, we always have to just work with what we have. There's a lot of DIYs I would love to do as well, but some of them just don't fit the space or the house! 💕

[@crystalturmon9409]

Beautiful job

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Crystal!

[@elizabethtorres6783]

Hermosooooo me encanto que ingeniosa felicidades

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Elizabeth! So sweet, thank you so much!! 😊

[@chingona322]

Wow!!!! That looks amazing!! I’m going to try to make my own tree.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Martha! Try it and let me know how it goes! 💕

[@kellybonanno]

This looks beautiful!

[@joycemyrick7053]

Wow beautiful

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you Joyce! Happy Sunday! 💕

[@jeanettecanaan2190]

Wow, well done!!!! So beautiful!!!!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Jeanette! 💕

[@hawtnurse6385]

Impressive bravo 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼

[@ValerieAguiar]

💕💕

[@yvettemaldonado775]

Wow! I love it 👍🏼

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you Yvette! 😊

[@thepawvoydoghotel9740]

Wow as a florist, I just have to say..this looks awesome! Well done🤗

[@ValerieAguiar]

What a compliment, thank you! 🥰🌿

[@janicebradford6231]

Thst was new to me alto. That’s beautiful and very realistic.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Janice! 💕