Article: Use a sweater you already have if you don’t mind retiring it from regular use. Or, go to a thrift store to find a used green sweater. Any shade of green works for this project. Bright green would be really eye-catching; dark green would resemble the actual color of a tree more realistically. Use silver, gold, or red garland for the most holiday-themed effect. Wrap the garland around the sweater starting at the bottom in an upwards spiral, mimicking what you would do on an actual Christmas tree. Once you know where you want the garland to be, apply hot glue to the sweater and press the garland down into place. Although the glue dries quickly, wait about 30 minutes so it has time to fully dry and set before you move on to the next steps.  Don’t forget to put garland on the sleeves of the sweater, too. Depending on how much garland you have, you could do just the front of the sweater. Or, if you have enough, do both the front and the back. Use your hot glue gun to attach a few flashy ornaments along the length of the garland. Do this just on the front of the sweater; if you put ornaments on the back, they’d be more likely to break if you sat down or leaned against something. A gold or silver star would traditionally look the best, but don’t be afraid to get something flashier—like one covered in glitter or one that is multi-colored. You can often find these at the dollar store, craft store, or even at the thrift store. You’ll carry the star in one of your hands at the party, so make sure it isn’t too heavy to have with you all night. At the party, show off your costume by extending your arms straight up over your head and putting your hands together. Hold the star in your hands so it becomes the top of the Christmas tree. To make your outfit look even more like a traditional Christmas tree, cut a tree skirt in half and attach it to the bottom of your sweater with the hot glue gun. Position the skirt so that the ruffles are facing down.
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Get a green sweater to be the background for your tree. Use a hot glue gun to attach strands of garland around the sweater. Add a few ornaments along each strand of garland. Make or find a star to use to create the topper to your Christmas tree. Clasp your hands over your head with the star to become the tree.