Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a tree! But if you're looking to move away from the sap and pine needles route this holiday season, there are a lot of creative, alternative trees that you can make yourself! 1. Word Tree Enlist the kids to write your favorite verse or holiday quote on a canvas as your substitute tree. 2. Napkin Tree Don't judge this tree by it's size! Cute little tree napkins can bring some holiday spirit to your dinner. 3. Hanging Tree This floating tree creates a very cool, avant-garde effect. 4. Pallet Tree This is a very rustic alternative take on the Christmas tree! 5. Drawn Tree If you have a someone in your family with a talent for drawing, get them to draw up a tree on a wall or butcher paper. 6. Fingerprint Tree This is such a cute craft to do with the kids! 7. Frame Tree This quirky compilation of frames makes for one cool Christmas tree.