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Are fairy lights and dangling ornaments a breakable objects hazard? Do your coworkers not want to spend January picking pine needles out of the lobby?

There are plenty of reasons not to have a traditional Christmas tree at work, but if you’re missing Christmas decorations, you might be able to convince your colleagues to put up some last-minute cheer with these clever ideas that will make a fun team-building exercise, show what you're about and make anyone who walks in smile. Here are some pictures of creative and fitting trees that people made at work with whatever they could get their hands on.

You could also recreate some of these ideas at home if you skipped getting a tree this year and you have a well-stocked bookshelf or office. These people show that you can turn just about anything into a Christmas tree!

#1

A Very Special Christmas Tree In Public Library Created By The Librarians (Sulęcin, Poland)

A Very Special Christmas Tree In Public Library Created By The Librarians (Sulęcin, Poland)

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European other
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the idea, are people allowed to browse through those books ?!

Lisa
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh you better believe people couldn't leave well enough alone

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Night Owl
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a great idea. But I wouldn't want to rent any of those green books as to not ruin the tree . Also kind of poetic, a tree build of dead trees

Amazon QT
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5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now that’s Book Smarts!!!

Kapila Kalinga
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very creative!the best one of this season

Monica Antoinette
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Complete with the Star of David atop......

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    #2

    12 Foot Farmer's Christmas Tree Made Entirely Out Of Bell Peppers

    12 Foot Farmer's Christmas Tree Made Entirely Out Of Bell Peppers

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    Flower
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a clumsy person, so I should keep my distance

    Amazon QT
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how most of the green ones are with their bottoms turned out to give pattern and texture.

    Croline Lason
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful but probably a big waste of food :(

    Full Name
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Peppers last awhile and when they get kinda wrinkly and softish you can still use them for soup so hopefully they didn't go to waste.

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    Megan Wohlers
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how colorful produce is when you see it all together.

    Night Owl
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be tempted to want it to be put behind glass so it wouldn't be destroyed (and I'd also be tempted to take at least one middle or bottom one to see if it would fall apart and if it's glued together). I also wonder how long it will last even if no one touches it

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    #3

    Made Our Own Christmas Tree Where We Are Deployed

    Made Our Own Christmas Tree Where We Are Deployed

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    European other
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hats off to those serving their country overseas and at Christmas.

    David Jeu
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Serving the economical interest of their countries.

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    Pamela Walshe
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A very happy Christmas to everyone not at home this year. Stay safe.

    Linda Robinett
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the tire shops near where I live has a pile of tires that are painted green just for the purpose of Christmas.

    Reagan James
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great way to reduce plastic abuse. Would totally do this if I had the stuff. :)

    Jenifer Shields
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    came here thinking I'd be the only one to comment on the use of a turbo for a star. Instead it's just one lame fight thread, as per usual

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    Bean53
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is sad. The wars need to end so everyone can go home.

    Lama Lady
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dieselpunk Xmas tree from madmax LOL

    sharron lynn parsons
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Merry Christmas to all, with a Blessing !!!

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    Another reason why more people each year hesitate to get a Christmas tree is the perceived impact on nature. Most people are unsure whether the greener choice is a real tree, or an artificial one that saves another tree from being cut down.

    It turns out that environmental organizations don't recommend contributing to the manufacturing and shipping of plastic products by getting an artificial tree. (Of course, if you already have an artificial tree, you should make the most of it and use it for at least 10 years.)

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    #4

    The Royal Dutch Guide Dog Foundation Made A Christmas Tree Out Of Guide Dogs In Training

    The Royal Dutch Guide Dog Foundation Made A Christmas Tree Out Of Guide Dogs In Training

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    5 years ago

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    I will bet a grip of money this is a composite. I can't imagine getting this in a single frame.

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    Night Owl
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The goodest boys and girls made the goodest tree. The only thing missing is an extra dog marking the tree :D but that would probably lead to chaos

    Amazon QT
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best boys and girls... Made the best tree.

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    Demi Zwaan
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it! I did my internship there, awesome place, dogs and people!

    Amazon QT
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So precious. ♥️♥️♥️

    Diane Johnson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's one of the most beautiful trees I've ever seen.

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    #5

    My Lab Has A New Christmas Tree

    My Lab Has A New Christmas Tree

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    Mairlady
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a gorgeous Christmas tree! Is that booze in the bottles?

    Tiny Dynamine
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is taking on the natural beauty of a tree then improving it to the highest level.

    Beatrix CHOI
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dyed water and beakers. So creative!

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    #6

    Tech Store Employees Make A Christmas Tree Out Of Sheets Of Glass

    Tech Store Employees Make A Christmas Tree Out Of Sheets Of Glass

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    Amazon QT
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t want to trip and fall into that L&I claim waiting to happen... cool though!!

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    Tiari
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks dangerous.

    Olga Antonova
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful, but it is a disaster waiting to happen.

    Laci
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's an accident waiting to happen. Do not let my sister near this.

    Night Owl
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful, but I wouldn't want to go near it

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    Real trees provide all the oxygen-producing benefits of any tree while they are being grown, and can be disposed of by composting, so they are actually recommended over artificial trees.

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    But if you still can’t stand the thought of cutting one down as a decoration, and you're not prepared to maintain a potted tree, assembling a creative “tree” out of whatever you have lying around might be the solution you’re looking for. Try using things that you already have a lot of, and preferably that you can use again for their intended purpose after you disassemble the tree.

    #7

    I Made A Bacterial Christmas Tree In The Lab

    I Made A Bacterial Christmas Tree In The Lab

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    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Available from common cold size to pandemic!

    Johanne Trudeau
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Taking Christmas to a whole other level...

    Reagan James
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the bow! Great amount of detail!

    European other
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would imagine there are a few trees out there that are bacterial !

    Seth Lutz
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if I touch it, will I get sick?

    Leslie Hillin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Microbiology major in college I like this one the best!

    Pandola
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alexander Fleming would have loved it!

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    #8

    Someone Made A Pointe Shoe Christmas Tree In London Coliseum, English National Opera

    Someone Made A Pointe Shoe Christmas Tree In London Coliseum, English National Opera

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    Night Owl
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful! Are they used and then washed? If they're new I hope they'll be, after the tree is put down, used to dance in them

    Peggy Casey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Point shoes have a very, very short life span. These are probably used and not usable.

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    Huey89
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many ballerinas died for this tree...

    Sonika Schroeder
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's beginning to smell a lot like....what IS that SMELL!?

    Anjuli Hudson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This tree was made by Amber Hunt of English National Ballet! https://www.photographybyash.co.uk/index

    Allison Gold
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is English National Ballet's tree!

    Roy Phillips
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I should like to see this done up in pointillism.

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    #9

    Christmas Tree In The Supermarket

    Christmas Tree In The Supermarket

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    Elsker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, beautiful. But I can't refrain from thinking of all the lovely veggies going to waste...

    Noel Bovae
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How to ensure customers never forget they're at 'The Market?' Easy. Hang 10,000 'The Market' signs around the store.

    Amazon QT
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “The Market” is the name of the store!

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    Amazon QT
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So clever!! Eatable trees are always nice. Would love to see this one at a Christmas party at work...

    Heather McGuire
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #Edible Takedown 🥙 At least you can turn It into meals for People who need it ☺

    Leslie Hillin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely the most Keto tree (minus the tomatoes).

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    #10

    This Farmer Made A Very Specific Christmas Tree

    This Farmer Made A Very Specific Christmas Tree

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    Sarah Bennett
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best part is the square bale presents

    Susan Crabtree
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That took a lot of work. Those bales can weigh two tons.

    Karen Klinck
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A local farmer's market/nursery used to make a giant snowman each year out of only three of them, and the plastic sheeting they came in.

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    Karen Klinck
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder, are those green bales spray painted, or a different type of crop? I know hay comes in types, and of course, there's straw, so...

    Jenica Thomas
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe they are wrapped in a mesh to hold them together, that happens to be green.

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    Lil Judd
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hay bells ring, are you listening~

    Jayne Hallock
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What my horses wanted for Christmas!

    Paula Miller
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is for you Jack! The hay Christmas tree.

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    #11

    Claridge Hotel’s Christmas Tree Made Of 100 Umbrellas

    Claridge Hotel’s Christmas Tree Made Of 100 Umbrellas

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    weatherwitch
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the way the light bounces off them 😍

    Rita Lafrance
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the light reflecting everywhere

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    #12

    This Tree That The Art Center Employees Put Up In My Home Town Put Up

    This Tree That The Art Center Employees Put Up In My Home Town Put Up

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    Agent K
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks for pointing that out! Briliant both in their execution and your observation

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    Mimi
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a reference to the incident when a painting from anonymous artist Banksy was up to be auctioned and then, still hanging, started shredded itself by secretly built in shredder

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    Dino Wecke
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So fkn smart! Haha absolutly Love this 😁😁😁👌🏾🤓

    Night Owl
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A very good idea and very fitting for an art center, and also for a gallery, a museum etc.

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    #13

    Clothes Shop's Christmas Tree

    Clothes Shop's Christmas Tree

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    Night Owl
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can easy imagine a designer making a model walk on the catwalk in something like that

    Amazon QT
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see a runway theme for Project Runway next season!!!

    Lynne Mott
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is just down the road from me, they dress her up differently according to the seasons etc

    mermaidgirl960
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the deer head XD I would actually wear this but it would probably be uncomfortable lol

    Seth Lutz
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    very lady like, if she went camping

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    #14

    I Work For A Gas Company. This Is Our Christmas Tree This Year

    I Work For A Gas Company. This Is Our Christmas Tree This Year

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    David Jeu
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just need some candles 😅

    Amazon QT
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Let me tell you’ve little bit about Propane!”

    Jeff
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No smoking signs are a must

    Night Owl
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd put up a no smoking sign instead of the star, or little no smoking sings as tree decoration with the Christmas balls

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    Alex Noott
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this. It's very well done.

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    #15

    Walked Into This At Work Today

    Walked Into This At Work Today

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    Kali Fugatte
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That could be auctioned for $120,000!

    European other
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can't eat it what a shame lol !

    Kathie Tietze
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun take-off on the great banana moment, when Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan duct-taped a banana to a wall at the Art Basel Miami art fair with a price tag of $120,000. banana-tap...71eab4.jpg banana-taped-to-wall-art-workyou-can-own-it-and-watch-it-deteriorate-for-a-mere-120000-dollars-5dff7ae71eab4.jpg

    Amazon QT
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow... That’s a lot of Duct Tape!!!

    Tsunami_theSeaWing
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I was like “WOW THATS BIG DUCT TAPE!!” But I just realized it’s normal sized duct tape.

    Johanne Trudeau
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, at least no one will yank it off the wall and eat it...LOL!!!!

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    #16

    The IT Guy Where I Work Set This Up As His Decorations For Christmas

    The IT Guy Where I Work Set This Up As His Decorations For Christmas

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    Reagan James
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great excuse! Would totally recommend this!

    Seth Lutz
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ERROR, NO RESPONSES. SHutiNG dOwn

    Storm Smith
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought you were talking about Pennywise

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    #17

    I Work At A Whisky Distillery And We Couldn't Get A Tree, So We Improvised

    I Work At A Whisky Distillery And We Couldn't Get A Tree, So We Improvised

    We're an enterprising bunch here at Raasay Distillery. When the festive season approached and we didn't have a tree handy, we made do with the best materials to hand- Barrels! These are small ex-sherry casks that are no longer up to the task of holding scotch whisky.

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    Kjorn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow! i love the view!

    Sam T Godfrey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love those kegs! You don't happen to need a licker-cleaner by chance?

    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the barels, love the complex even more.

    Mairlady
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not take the barrels and turn them into toothpicks for people to suck on?

    Night Owl
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful place and a pretty big tree

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    #18

    This Pizza Box Christmas Tree At A Local Pizza Shop

    This Pizza Box Christmas Tree At A Local Pizza Shop

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    Reagan James
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great way to advertise the pizza place!

    Tsunami_theSeaWing
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just think about how many pizzas they had to eat to get that.

    Sam T Godfrey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do those boxes say 'Old Scratch' on them? Not very jolly!

    #19

    This Christmas Tree Made Of Latex Gloves In My Laboratory

    This Christmas Tree Made Of Latex Gloves In My Laboratory

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    weatherwitch
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank goodness they don't test condoms there 😂😂

    Sierra Hampton
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    5 years ago

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    Alex Noott
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If one burst would they all go whizzing around the room? 🤣🤣

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    #20

    I Made An It Christmas Tree Made Of Monitors

    I Made An It Christmas Tree Made Of Monitors

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    Sam T Godfrey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All of our trees will look like that one day. With a decoration App.

    Naomi
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noice.. but isn't that a waste of monitors???🤔

    Amazon QT
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very eco-friendly... some what.

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    #21

    This Canary Island's Supermarket Christmas Tree Is Bananas

    This Canary Island's Supermarket Christmas Tree Is Bananas

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    Raine Soo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, at least this better than that $120,000 banana duct taped to a canvas, posing as art.

    Patricia Honek Bonin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When they're ripe, time to take the tree down

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    #22

    Encyclopedia Christmas Tree At My Local University

    Encyclopedia Christmas Tree At My Local University

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    Renee Gauthier
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wondered what they did with those!

    TD Walker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, they are not encyclopedias, but rather the famous green volumes of the stupendous National Union Catalog, which contained catalog records of books in the Library of Congress and other American and Canadian libraries. I've seen other trees made from these green volumes, but this is by far the grandest!

    D L C
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Specifically this 600+ volume set was of pre-1956 books. (The post-1956 books had their own ongoing series). Good catch, Walker!

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    tuzdayschild
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great way to re-purpose these relics.

    Caitlin M. Maguire
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my alma matter's Christmas tree made out of books! They have a real one too. #loveMU

    Amazon QT
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s “alma mater”! I know it’s Latin & I know what it means!

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    Night Owl
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, that looks gigantic. I wonder how much the whole thing weights (even through there are holes)

    Julie Evans
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn’t want to be the person to take that one down. 🥴

    Patricia Honek Bonin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glad they still have encyclopedias in colleges!

    Cra-Z cat lady
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The better use for encyclopedias: Christmas trees

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    #23

    This Christmas Tree Made Of Bycicle Gears At My Local Bike Store

    This Christmas Tree Made Of Bycicle Gears At My Local Bike Store

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    Reagan James
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oooo! I’m just waiting for the when the satisfying moment comes when it all starts spinning!

    Amazon QT
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be awesome if it had a moving turntable at the bottom. And twinkling lights.

    Mairlady
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is something quite nice about looking at this tree.

    joe james jack
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bike shops always have the best Christmas trees

    joe james jack
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bike shops always have the best trees

    Crybabyartist
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My calfs are Lowing Get it!!? calfs...hurting from training, Christmas songs? GRR WHATEVER

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    #24

    Oh Chemis-Tree Oh Chemis-Tree! How Lovely Are Your Branches

    Oh Chemis-Tree Oh Chemis-Tree! How Lovely Are Your Branches

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    Berdarien Brown
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this tree, it just has a certain element to it.

    MJ Jennings
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i'd smile going into chem class

    Crybabyartist
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw this I remembered turning everything into solid nothings in my 1960s Chemistry set.. what was that chemistry set anyway from Gilbert.... just spices.. I remember you could do a reaction with vinegar and baking soda but that wasn't supplied in the kit

    David Madden
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I know exactly whose office this is", I said confidently. "How so" my companion asked. "It's elementary my dear Watson"

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    5 years ago

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    #25

    Vilnius Airport Employees Create A Christmas Tree Made Of Confiscated Items

    Vilnius Airport Employees Create A Christmas Tree Made Of Confiscated Items

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    Aunt Messy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who tries to carry a shovel through security?

    Azaanel
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    4-years-old 's backpack is always full of treasures.

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    Tom Kumke
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How are there this many people still thinking they can bring scissors on an airplane?

    Analyn Lahr
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of people try to travel with the same color scissors.

    Mykah Wooden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are we just going to act like that knife at the bottom of the tree doesn't have blood on it?

    Emilie Croteau
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right?? How is it not evidence in a police investigation?

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    Giacomo Medici
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not amused.. reminds me of all the harmless liquids and food unnecessarily confiscated by airport security over the years..

    Reagan James
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never knew so many people would bring scissors into an airport!

    Ivy van Berlekom
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope they placed this tree b e f o r e the security!;)

    Amazon QT
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is someone gonna do with a used shotgun shell or the .50 cal machine gun cartridge!!

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    #26

    I Was At My Local Hispanic Bakery And I Saw This Christmas Tree Made Entirely Of Conchas

    I Was At My Local Hispanic Bakery And I Saw This Christmas Tree Made Entirely Of Conchas

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    Jenn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one made me giggle. I live in Argentina the word "concha" is slang for a woman's privates. So reading the comments with that in mind made everything have a whole other spin! :P

    Teh Awesome Elf
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im that person who would get caught taking a bite out of one

    Beatrix CHOI
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tree Must’ve sold out very fast!

    Mindy Keys
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hubs dream Christmas tree. Sadly it may last about 1.5 days before he ate it!!

    Reagan James
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be such a shame if they all fell on the floor. I sure hope that doesn’t happen.

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    #27

    I Wanted To Make The It Department More Cheerful, So I Made This "Tree" To Help Celebrate

    I Wanted To Make The It Department More Cheerful, So I Made This "Tree" To Help Celebrate

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    L McN
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be much more impressive if those were on a live network and all functional and connected. Without routing loops, manually configured (not that anyone but the IT department would know)

    #28

    Workers On One Of Yeovil's Busiest Roads Are Trying To Spread A Bit Of Festive Joy By Building Their Own Version Of A Christmas Tree

    Workers On One Of Yeovil's Busiest Roads Are Trying To Spread A Bit Of Festive Joy By Building Their Own Version Of A Christmas Tree

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    European other
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The joy of road cones. Most of us have been there after drunken nights out !

    Alex Noott
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the one green cone at the top - I wonder where the heck they found that one?

    Sonika Schroeder
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so endearing. I can picture the moment the idea was born.

    Sam T Godfrey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ono! The road to the North Pole is blocked!

    Lea Christopher
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They use the orange barrels here, the trees would be enormous.

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    #29

    The Jager Christmas Tree We Built At My Bar

    The Jager Christmas Tree We Built At My Bar

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    Sue Prewitt
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who has that much Jager? :)

    SweetCee
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spectacular! And, I could vomit endlessly just looking at it.

    空の夢
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it looks so shiny i love it

    David Matayabas
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see that glass-plate tree ending in horrific death for somebody.

    Irene Hughes
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ellis this your Christmas tree 🎄

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    #30

    Fractal Christmas Tree At Cambridge Maths Department

    Fractal Christmas Tree At Cambridge Maths Department

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    Väinö-Oskari Astala
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't see it, but the tree extends to the other side of world.

    Amr Mohamed
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it would extend to another dimension.

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    Marek Cieślik
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's labeled as The "Sierpiński Tree", an example of self-similarity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierpi%C5%84ski_triangle

    Full Name
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This needs more upvotes. I love the idea of an infinitely scalable tree (though real trees are somewhat fractal anyway).

    Lois d'Annunzio
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don’t need a Scotch Pine to make a fabulous Christmas tree.

    European other
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha it's too much for me to understand !

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    #31

    Epic Sandbag Christmas Tree Created By Marines Deployed To Helmand Province, Afghanistan

    Epic Sandbag Christmas Tree Created By Marines Deployed To Helmand Province, Afghanistan

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    Sterrinatu
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for your service! Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas!!

    Agent K
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bring the boys back home...

    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    💓💓💓💓💓💓🎄💓💓💓💓💓💓

    #32

    My Grandpa Has The Same Christmas Tree For 74 Years

    My Grandpa Has The Same Christmas Tree For 74 Years

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    tuzdayschild
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That needs to be in a museum.

    David Jeu
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does he call Christmas Festivus?

    Agent K
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, festive? "Trim the tree with grenades and mortars, fa la la la la la la la la?" Sorry, I may have an extra "la" in there...

    Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch
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    5 years ago

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    By any chance is your grandpa living in Argentina under the name Hadolph Itler?

    #33

    Christmas Tree Made Out Of Ties In This Costume Store

    Christmas Tree Made Out Of Ties In This Costume Store

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    #34

    Christmas Tree For Gamers

    Christmas Tree For Gamers

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    #35

    Auto Repair's Christmas Tree

    Auto Repair's Christmas Tree

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    #36

    Christmas Tree At My Fertility Clinic

    Christmas Tree At My Fertility Clinic

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    Sterrinatu
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just keep swimming just keep swimming 🎵

    Agent K
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There should be an ovum at the top

    Lisa Wright
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should of put a baby Jesus on top

    Emerald Joanna
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weird how only sperm is represented here...(says my feminist self)...

    Renee Gauthier
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn't there be an ovum at the top?

    Lila Launehase
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, yes. There should be an egg on the top of the tree....

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    #37

    Christmas Tree At A Local Electronics Store Is Lit

    Christmas Tree At A Local Electronics Store Is Lit

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    #38

    Interior Design Shop's Christmas Tree

    Interior Design Shop's Christmas Tree

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    #39

    Christmas Tree At My Local Police Station

    Christmas Tree At My Local Police Station

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    #40

    Christmas Has Inspired A Little Creativity Here At The Royal. Our Events Manager, Maria Created A Whimsical Christmas Tree With Corks We Have Collected Over The Year

    Christmas Has Inspired A Little Creativity Here At The Royal. Our Events Manager, Maria Created A Whimsical Christmas Tree With Corks We Have Collected Over The Year

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    #41

    On Behalf Of All Fire Brigade Members Of Brandweer Albrandswaard: Merry Christmas!

    On Behalf Of All Fire Brigade Members Of Brandweer Albrandswaard: Merry Christmas!

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    #42

    My Local Pub Finally Put Up Their Christmas Tree

    My Local Pub Finally Put Up Their Christmas Tree

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    #43

    This Christmas Tree Made Out Of Tires At A Go-Kart Place

    This Christmas Tree Made Out Of Tires At A Go-Kart Place

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    #44

    Could You Sink Your Teeth Into This Christmas Tree?

    Could You Sink Your Teeth Into This Christmas Tree?

    Montrosesmiles1 Report

    Magpie
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why i am screaming and running away. and hiding under my bed now.

    Lilli
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a huge marshmallow :3

    #45

    Employees From The Jack Daniel’s Distillery In Lynchburg, Tennessee, Complete A 26 Ft High Christmas Barrel Tree In London

    Employees From The Jack Daniel’s Distillery In Lynchburg, Tennessee, Complete A 26 Ft High Christmas Barrel Tree In London

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    #46

    Air Force Christmas Tree

    Air Force Christmas Tree

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    #47

    The Boys And Gals From The Intesive Care Unit Have The Best Tree This Year

    The Boys And Gals From The Intesive Care Unit Have The Best Tree This Year

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    #48

    My Roommate Likes Climbing. This Is His Christmas Tree This Year

    My Roommate Likes Climbing. This Is His Christmas Tree This Year

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    #49

    Christmas Tree In A Pharmacy Made Of Cotton Pads

    Christmas Tree In A Pharmacy Made Of Cotton Pads

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    #50

    The Christmas Tree At My Local Supermarket

    The Christmas Tree At My Local Supermarket

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    #51

    Merry Christmas Eve

    Merry Christmas Eve

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    #52

    Christmas Tree Made Of Books At The Library

    Christmas Tree Made Of Books At The Library

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    Kathy Smith
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to check out that one right there at the bottom...

    #53

    Christmas Spirit In Our Lab

    Christmas Spirit In Our Lab

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    #54

    Christmas Tree In My School

    Christmas Tree In My School

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    #55

    This Christmas Tree Is Made From Flip-Flop Straps

    This Christmas Tree Is Made From Flip-Flop Straps

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    #56

    Merry Christmas From The Portuguese Police

    Merry Christmas From The Portuguese Police

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    Tiny Dynamine
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    5 years ago

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    Shame no-one there has any artistic thought!

    #57

    Our YMCA Decorated The Pool With An Underwater Christmas Tree

    Our YMCA Decorated The Pool With An Underwater Christmas Tree

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    #58

    Hospital's Christmas Tree

    Hospital's Christmas Tree

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    #59

    My Local Store Made A Christmas Tree Out Of Shopping Carts

    My Local Store Made A Christmas Tree Out Of Shopping Carts

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    European other
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just don't park too close, whats holding it together ?!

    Nora Ask
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A funny idea, but poorly executed. It looks like vandalism.

    Leslea Freeman
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not think this is too smart. It looks like an accident waiting to happen. Like, what if some kid tries to climb it!? That is why most places have building inspectors. This is not safe.