Buddy the Elf Themed Christmas Tree

Transform your holidays with a Buddy the Elf-themed Christmas tree. Packed with candy and festive fun, it’s a tree straight out of Santa’s workshop!

A festive Christmas tree adorned with candy-themed ornaments, including peppermint swirls and candy canes. A cutout of a cheerful man in an elf costume stands beside it. Cozy living room with beige couches, red blankets, and wicker wall decor.

How fun is this Buddy the Elf-themed Christmas tree? It’s bursting with festive cheer and all things Buddy-approved!

Whether you’re a fan of syrup-filled spaghetti or just love a good holiday theme, this Buddy the Elf tree is sure to add some magic to your home this Christmas season. I’ve even created a few whimsical DIY Buddy-inspired ornaments to really make this tree shine!

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A Christmas tree decorated with candy cane and peppermint swirls, white ribbons, and twinkling lights. A Santa, I know him! sign is at the bottom. A poster of an excited character is partially visible in the background.

If you’re looking to bring a bit of Buddy’s iconic cheer into your holiday decor, look no further than this tree! This year, I decided to give my Christmas décor a fun twist with this Elf themed tree.

The Buddy the Elf theme was an obvious choice because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love that lovable, syrup-chugging, elf-on-a-mission energy? He’s my favorite!

Be sure to check out my Elf Holiday Party for more inspiration and Elf shenanigans! And you’ll want to make some of these Buddy the Elf Haystacks, Buddy chocolates or Elf Cookies too.

A festive room with a decorated Christmas tree featuring candy and ribbons. A life-sized cutout of a person in a green holiday costume is next to the tree. The wall has wooden holiday signs, including a calendar showing December 25.

I already have a soft spot for Buddy, so why not bring the magic to our tree too? After a recent girls trip to Seattle and a stop at Hobby Lobby, I gathered up everything that I could think of to create this iconic tree!

Between DIY Buddy the Elf ornaments and fun treats like Buddy’s favorite spaghetti (with syrup!), this tree is a sweet tribute to everyone’s favorite holiday movie.

A festive Christmas tree decorated with red and white striped ornaments, candy canes, and ribbon. A sign on the tree reads Santa, I know him! in bold red and white letters. The tree is lit with warm white lights.

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Buddy the Elf-themed Tree Supply List

I have included links to similar supplies found on Amazon.

Paper chain garland – DIY
Popcorn garland – Hobby Lobby
White faux fur garland – Dollaramma
Peppermint plates – Target
Cellophane wrap – Dollaramma
Ribbon picks – Hobby Lobby
Peppermint ball picks – Hobby Lobby
Peppermint candy toppers – Hobby Lobby
White snowflake ornaments – Hobby Lobby
Rectangular chalkboards – Hobby Lobby
Bottle of coke, syrup & pop tarts
Mini etch-a-sketches – Amazon
Life-sized Buddy the Elf – Amazon
Basket tree collar – DIY
White faux fur tree skirt – Walmart

A collection of Christmas decorations on a table, including red and white spiral ornaments, candy cane patterns, a large wooden snowflake, red and white ribbons, peppermint swirls, and fluffy white garlands.

How to create an Elf Christmas Tree

1. Gather your supplies. We’re going all in with colorful ribbon, faux fur, and fun garlands. You’ll want a mix of textures and colors to make your Buddy-themed tree pop! I snagged a bunch of goodies from Holly Lobby and Dollarama, including colorful ribbon picks, garlands and ornaments to add some texture and magic to the tree.

Image of several round plates with red and white spiral patterns, resembling peppermint candies, wrapped in clear plastic with white ribbons. The plates are arranged on a light surface.

2. Create your Buddy-inspired ornaments! Think oversized peppermints, snowballs, and whimsical pieces.

Take the peppermint plates, wrap them in cellophane and tie with ribbon to create large peppermint ornaments.
Make paper chains but cutting white paper into strips and glueing them into loops that link together.

Three decorative chalkboards with playful phrases in white text: Smiling is my favorite, Son of a nutcracker, and Cotton-headed ninny muggins. They are surrounded by festive decorations.

A Christmas tree decorated with white and red ornaments, candy canes, and a small wooden sign that reads Son of a Nutcracker in white chalky letters. The tree is adorned with lights and festive garlands.

Use the chalkboards to write your favorite elf quotes! Kim, from a Girl and a Glue Gun, has great printable Buddy the Elf quotes if you don’t trust your own hand writing. P.S be sure to check out her Buddy tree for more inspiration!

A decorative sign with a red arrow and lights reads Santa I KNOW HIM! in white text. The word Santa is stylized in cursive above the arrow. The background is plain.

Take a sign from Hobby Lobby and paint an Elf quote on it too.

Red and white curly ribbons attached to long wooden sticks are laid out on a white surface. A small tag with text is visible among the ribbons.

Close-up of a Christmas tree decorated with red and white swirl lollipops, curly ribbons, and paper chains. The tree is adorned with warm white lights and features festive, candy-themed ornaments.

Create easy ribbon picks using packing ribbon.

A Coca-Cola bottle nestled among branches of a decorated Christmas tree, adorned with white lights, a knitted white ornament, and round white decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.

3. Add coordinating embellishments. To complete the look, add extra fun touches like DIY snowball ornaments or store-bought syrup, coke and candy canes. The key is to embrace all the colorful, fun details that make Buddy’s world so special!

A festive living room with a Christmas tree adorned with red and white decorations, including candy-shaped ornaments. A cutout of a person in an elf costume is behind the tree. Holiday-themed signs are on the yellow wall, near a beige couch.

4. Finishing touches. For the topper, I used giant peppermint and giant candy cane picks from Hobby Lobby. You could easily DIY these too! Finally, the ultimate in making this Buddy the Elf tree stand out – the life-sized Buddy the Elf cut out. This Buddy figure brings a huge smile to my face every time that I see it!

A decorated Christmas tree with a mini red Etch A Sketch ornament, candy cane, and swirled lollipop ornament. White paper garland and string lights are intertwined with green branches, creating a festive holiday display.

Now, prepare yourself for a whole lotta Buddy fun — this tree turned out so epic that I’m pretty sure Buddy himself would be proud.

A Christmas tree decorated with red and white candy cane ornaments, white paper chains, and a chalkboard sign with the words Cotton headed ninny muggins written on it.

If you haven’t already seen our Nightmare Before Christmas tree or Chewbacca Tree, be sure to check them out — they’re another fun take on traditional trees!

A Christmas tree decorated with a peppermint swirl plate, a paper chain, and holiday-themed items. A small chalkboard sign reads Son of a Nutcracker. Candy canes and pine cones are nestled among the branches.

A festive living room features a decorated Christmas tree with red and white ornaments. A cardboard cutout of a man in an elf costume stands near the tree. A red pillow with a white reindeer design is on the sofa. A bowl of red ornaments is on the table.

Happy decorating, and remember “Smiling’s my favorite!”

A Christmas tree decorated with red and white candy ornaments, snowflakes, and greenery. It features a cardboard cutout of Buddy the Elf next to it. The room has beige walls with baskets and a decorative sign.

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Hello, I’m Heather!

I'm an active mom of twin boys who is always looking for opportunities to inspire creativity through fun crafts, do-it-yourself projects and delicious recipes. This blog has been an integral part of supporting my little family and I am so grateful to have you become a part of our journey! Let's create together... Read more...