This rustic fall celebration tree is surprisingly simple to recreate because the scarecrows, corn husks, berries, and other harvest decorations do most of the work. You do not need a large collection of traditional ornaments or ribbon to get this look.
Shopping List
| Item | Suggested Quantity | Where to Shop | Decorating Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slim Green Artificial Tree | 1 | Use a tree you already own if possible | A slim tree approximately 6 to 7.5 feet tall works especially well for this design. |
| Oversized Scarecrow or Harvest Hat Topper | 1 | Dollar stores, craft stores, Walmart, or seasonal fall décor sections | Look for brown, rust, orange, sunflower, or patchwork details. An oversized hat makes an inexpensive statement topper. |
| Large Scarecrow Figure | 1 | Walmart, Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or other fall décor retailers | Position a larger scarecrow high on the tree to create a second focal point below the topper. |
| Small and Medium Scarecrow Picks | 8–12 | Shop similar scarecrow picks at Walmart | Mix different colors, outfits, and sizes instead of using identical scarecrows. Inexpensive seasonal picks are perfect for this tree. |
| Medium Scarecrow Picks | Optional set | Shop scarecrow picks at Home Depot | Useful if you need a few larger scarecrows to mix with smaller picks. |
| Large Sitting Scarecrows | 2 | Dollar stores, Walmart, Michaels, HomeGoods, At Home, or craft stores | Place these beside the tree basket so the decorating theme continues all the way to the floor. |
| Orange and Red Berry Sprays | 12–16 | Dollar Tree, Walmart, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, or Craft Outlet | Insert them throughout the tree and allow some branches to extend beyond the tree’s outline. |
| Faux Corn or Indian Corn Decorations | 6–8 | Shop similar Indian corn at At Home | Tuck the corn vertically and diagonally into the branches instead of hanging everything straight down. |
| Artificial Corn Cluster | Several as needed | Shop artificial corn at Craft Outlet | These work well as larger accents and help reinforce the harvest theme. |
| Corn Husk or Cornstalk Sprays | 3–5 large sprays | Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Craft Outlet, Walmart, or fall floral departments | These large natural-looking sprays give the tree much of its rustic texture. Allow them to project noticeably from the branches. |
| Sunflower Accents | 2–4 | Dollar Tree, Walmart, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby | Only a few are needed. They repeat the sunflower detail on the topper without turning the design into a sunflower-themed tree. |
| Woven Basket or Tree Collar | 1 | Shop a woven tree collar at Home Depot | Natural wicker, seagrass, water hyacinth, or another woven basket complements the corn husks and scarecrows. |
| Floral Wire or Green Zip Ties | As needed | Dollar Tree, Walmart, Michaels, or craft stores | Use these to secure larger scarecrows, corn decorations, sprays, and the topper to the branches. |
Budget-Friendly Decorating Tip
Leaving some of the green branches visible also helps preserve the rustic harvest look and saves you money because you don’t have to cover the entire tree in ornaments.
When shopping, check dollar stores and inexpensive seasonal departments first. Scarecrows, berry picks, sunflowers, and fall floral stems are frequently available at very low prices during late summer and early fall.
Reuse What You Buy
Many of the materials used on this tree are not limited to tree decorating. Save the berry sprays, faux corn, sunflowers, and corn-husk pieces after the season. They can be reused in Thanksgiving centerpieces, wreaths, fall baskets, mantel decorations, garlands, or another Celebration Tree next year.
Product availability and prices may change throughout the season