It was two years ago that I was challenged to make a Christmas tree using existing materials that would cost me nothing out of pocket. Observing various palms trees in Hawaii, an inspirational thought of making a Christmas palm tree transpired. Having no idea how this tree would materialize and where to start, I was unattached and open-minded. The only thing that was a must was the fresh scent of pine. The process was self guided and it would become a freestyle art project. Limited by space of a tiny apartment, size did matter. By gathering free Christmas tree trimmings from a local Home Depot for starters, the design was clear, the branches would serve as palm leaves. As for the tree's trunk, there was string, there was glue, and there was a mess. There was a vase, a pvc pipe, and a Christmas tree stand. This magnificent tree was assembled top down on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in 2008 and it continues to be the Christmas palm tree that we enjoy in 2010.
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