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The Layout
Our Post-it Note tree is a bit more pixelated than Abby's example but we liked the digital look. First, plan your layout (on a Post-it). The architectural half of our little duo determined that two equal rows per tier would create a more believable tree shape — rather than every row being shorter than the one below it. The width of our tree was determined by the huge radiator we planned to stick it over.

The Topper
We decided our tree could not be complete without illumination on top. Our Designer Emulation Mini Lucellino light was the perfect solution for a modern interpretation of the angel topper. We built a simple structure out of scrap chipboard to the exact size of one sticky note, covered it with green Post-it to blend in, and attached it to the wall with lint-covered double stick tape (for easy removal).

The Ornaments
After briefly considering to decorate our tree by drawing ornaments on the Post-its, we decided simply to add random colored Stickies and keep the whole thing blank, emphasizing the pixel concept.

Our tree used 85 Post-its, plus a few more for ornaments. Abby's example probably uses several hundred for a more organic, feathery shape. However you chose to make your Post-it Note tree, just have fun with it. We liked ours so much we left it up through February!

More Post-it Note fun on AT:

• Post-it Wall


• Look! Post-it Decor at Bri & Chad's


• Ikeahacker: Post-it Lamp