My Mom ALWAYS...my whole life...put up a BEAUTIFUL tree! A 6ft tree with 1000 colored lights and it was ALWAYS PERFECT! She passed last July and I wish I had watched her on how! My lights never look good...my tree in general ALWAYS looks hideous....! So.....JOE......THANK YOU! I BELIEVE IVE CRACKED HER CODE...BC OF YOUR DEMONSTRATION😘
Hi Joe and Marianne I never thought of putting my lights in every branch I just go around in circle .I’m going have to try your method. Your tree looks so beautiful with so much lights. . Thank you for sharing great video you explain things to the T. God bless you and Marianne have a wonderful and blessed weekend🙏🏻👍🏻❤️😡🍂🍁🦔🦔🐿
Glad you found..Yeah. the lights are a pain to put on!! Lol. This method gives you lots of Light! Just make those wires tight so it's not a sea of wires!!! Thanks!
Greetings Joe from the UK. I'm so pleased to have discovered your video. I was never happy with the lights on my tree. Then last year I did this, and there's no looking back. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Shaun :)
So informative! Years ago, I worked at a wholesale florist and the designers would do the lights on the display trees exactly like this! Same rule of thumb: 100 per foot. Add more if needed. This jogged my memory. Thank you! I have a prelit tree that the bottom lights have stopped working on, (but I love), and I think that I can "fix" the problem now. 😊 Thank you, Joe!!
Thanks Joe. I have been trying to figure out how to add lights to a new tree with some (not enough) lights. You have answered every question I came up with clearly. Thank you for taking the time to post such a “simple “ subject! Happy Holidays!
Thanks so much Joe. I’m a 1st timer putting on lights on a 10ft tree. This was perfect. You made it easy for me to understand & follow. Thank you from Miami. Diana
Joe. You looking good. Hope you back to 100%. Can’t wait to see this years decorations. Loved the 2019 tree with the houses. Anxiously waiting for 2020. Tfs cheers
Finally Joe someone that knows had a lot of tree I have lit mini before the pre-lit trees come out and yes you go in and out I've left comments on two previous videos they are doing it wrong in my opinion you have finally are doing it the correct way that I was taught thank you so much❤❤❤❤❤🎉
Oh wow. I dread putting the lights on my tree. I've been doing it incorrectly for 40 years.lol. Thank you so much for sharing. Great video. New subbie from the UK.x🇬🇧☺🎄🎅🎄
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe There is no doubt the tree appears to have more depth and looks fuller and more radiant with your method. I am going to try it on my new tree.👏🎄
Hola JOE!!!!...Gracias por tus consejos!! thank you again for your advices!! no puedo esperar ver tu casa decorada para navidad 2020!! cannt wait to see you house decorated for christmas 2020!! Hugs from Puerto Rico!..love you guys!
Thanks so much Joe. This will be the first year I've had a tree that wasn't pre-lit and I've gone through so many tutorials but none showed any details or gave such helpful tips. I was about to give up when I came across your video. Thank you so much, now I can't wait to start on my tree. 🙏😊
Hey Liz, I know right? I keep thinking I need to get busy now! But fighting the urge to wait till Halloween..we will see lol..have a great relaxing weekend. Rest your neck!!!! We need you full force for Christmas!!
Thanks Joe, I will be trying this technique this year. ..thanks for teaching and sharing a better way..looking forward to your Christmas decorations this year...I love watching you and Maryann..please let her know that I always give a thumbs up and I enjoy her cooking videos. Thanks again, take care and be safe.
When I was able, I did my tree like that.. People thought I was crazy. 😄 A couple year's, I put C7s, one clear n one red, from the top of the trunk to the bottom, rapping n rapping, and they twinkled off n on.. I loved those tree's.. Thank you for proving that I'm not the only person who does this.. 🤗🎄😉
Lol, no no a lot of people use this method! Especially in retail. Nowadays due to prelit people are losing the art of tree lighting, but if you look at any professionally decorated place the lighting design is usually this wrap method, 100 lights per foot of tree. Thanks for stopping by!
Cheers Joe, great tip, always think my tree looks kinda messy because of the wire showing, not sure I have your patience but will give it a go, Thanks from the UK
Again you like the lights on a tree the way I do and I've shown everybody your video because people do not know how to wrap a tree correctly so thank you for your video❤
God Bless, you, Joe. Wrapping every branch...mama mia...I can't!! I want to...I can't !! LOL It does look so beautiful though when it is done propelry. You gave really good hints too. We have a pre-lit tree...ONE tree and I go bananas. At our last house, we stored the tree in the attic. The attic had pull down stairs. Guy hates spiders and I don't do attics or basements, so this was not a pleasant experience for either of us. Guy would sit at the edge of the opening with his legs dangling and then throw the crap down to me to catch. One year when we were putting everything away after the holiday, I had just handed over the bottom tier (one of four tiers) of the tree to Guy and it got caught on something before I could check out what the problem was he yanked it up and I heard "ping ping ping ping ping." There went all the lights on the lower branches of the side of the tree. Guy looked like the Grinch sucking everything up the chimney with his skinny legs hanging down. That was 10 years ago. We still have the tree, but there are no lights on the bottom on the right side. I don't even have the patience to put lights on those few branches, let alone an entire tree! Whew, I'm exhausted just writing about it. Anyhoo, can't wait to see the beauty you create this coming Christmas season! Xoxoxoxo
Lololol..I should come there to light that tree for you. Wellll one year I was putting the Christmas stuff in the attic and I was moving so fast my foot slid between an open beam and my leg fell through the ceiling. When I looked through the hole I saw I was hanging 19 feet above the floor in the foyer. I got instant diarrhea and almost didnt get out of that hole in time..ugh. I was sick for a week following that. Oh ps MaryAnn fell through the ceiling at her moms house one year putting things away too..uuuuggggh
Okay Joe... you got me. I'm a circle the tree with lights kinda person. I always figured you wouldn't be able to tell with all the decorations on it anyway :-) Your way is definitely better! I struggle with layering the decorations correctly. Could you give us a peek of how you layer your tree with decorations maybe? Thanks for the great tips! Can't wait to see your Christmas videos this year! Hope you and MaryAnn are well! TFS!!
The circle techniquexis most used by people I've observed from seeing others trees. This technique is tedious but elevates the look of your design. I'm doing a tree topper tutorial and I can do a layering one too! Thanks!
Hey brother I've watched 100's of how to RUclipss all to end up confused. your technique is perfection, it's simple to the point and easily viewed as in your video on exactly how you're wrapping those lights from end to end. thank you so much for an excellent tutorial. have a great Christmas from Texas 🙂🌨️☃️🎄🌲🌲
Hi Joe, exactly how I put my lights away. I use to put mine on the tree that way too but most of mine are pre lit now. Great tutorial. Looking forward to the next one.. TFS
❤❤❤❤❤ Joe excellent very very excellent it just perfect that is exactly how I light a tree you are so good at what you do thank you so much for sharing❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oohhh Joe, I laughed so hard when you threw those lights on to the tree 😂😂😆 Ha ha ha ha..... 🎄❤ Thank you so much for the tip ❤ I'm a "lights around the tree girl, and it takes me forever to make it look decent 😆😍 I'm going to try this method this year 🎄🎄🎄💗🎅💗🎄 A lot of love to you and MaryAnn ❤❤❤🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🙏🙏💗💗💗
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe Exactly 😍🎅🎄❤ This year have been pure hell for me and my family (and everybody else 🙏) I can't wait until it's over 💞 But decorating for Christmas has giving me so much peace and joy for the last 3 years 💕🎄 And you and your wife have been a huge joy and inspiration for me 🙏❤🙏 Thank you both for your positivity and for inviting us into your beautiful and warm home 💕💕💞💗💕💞💗💕❤❤
So glad I came across your video! I am putting lights on our tree right now and have always wrapped them around and around but this time before I did that, I decided to look up tutorials. I’m so glad I did because I love the way you do it! I’m actually excited to do the lights for the first time ever! Really enjoyed your video and thorough explanation! Thank you so much! Subscribed!
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe when I was wrapping the lights around each branch, the wire seemed to flatten out the fluffiness, making the branches look more like sticks. Any advice? We have a Vickerman Flocked Alaskan Pine. Thanks so very much!
@@burky3490 hi. Sorry I was asleep I just saw your question. So possibly you pulled wire too tight on each branch, I mean you wrapped it too tightly. Possibly you put too many lights on each branch which would mean have very little space between the lights and it cause crushing. Maybe you a couple of branches with less tightening and less lights per branch area. Can you send me a picture? Send it too creativedesignsbyjoe@gmail.com
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe Oh ok great! I’ll give that a try! I’ll take a few pics and email you. I can’t thank you enough for everything! You’re truly amazing to go out of your way to help a stranger! The world could use more people like you! Thank you so much!
Great video Joe!! You made me laugh 😂. You are definitely king of putting lights on the tree, well...Christmas too 😂. That tree looked gorgeous just like that 😁. Before I had a pre-lit tree, I would take great care in wrapping the lights like you do. Now my tree has three options of colored, white, or both. Hope you guys are having a nice Friday evening 👍🏻😉.
hi this is amazing but ive bought a tree with about 1200 tips and 1200 lights so im just wondering if a should miss a branch when putting the lights on?
I have a friend who just gave me a 9' tree but of course the lights don't work would you suggest that I take the time to search out for the Burnt bulb or just add new lights, having said that do I need to take off old lights before adding new ones?
Hi.welllll hmmmmmmm. It might be worth a chance to see if one or more are loose but that a tedious job....and frustrating. So the choice is yours, meaning that option, or you could take off the lights off tree, a scissor makes quick work of it..or you could leave them and put your lights over them..BUT I'll warn you that you will see those unlit bulbs and personally it drives me crazy. But do what is best for you! Whatever makes you happy. Let me know what you do!
I have one of these little devices but I find it difficult to use on the lights that are ccx attached to the tree. It's easier to use when the lights are not attached to the tree.
Thank you Joe for the tutorial i shall be trying to put my lights on my tree this way, i have never been a fan of putting lights on my tree. It's always been so stressful doing it, so hopefully your way will be the easiest for me as i have osteoarthritis in my hands & hips. Which can be very painful standing & using my hands to put lights on the tree
Thanks Joe for the tip. Question: whats the led wire length you used on this tree? I’m looking to buy led lights for 7.5ft Christmas tree. With your method I think it’ll need some more sets of led to decor the tree.
Wow I just found you two, I am putting my lights on our 7 foot tall white tree so far the top three feet are done and it looks fabulous. I always wondered how to do the lights it's simple but time consuming. Every brand back to front then back again keeping the wires tight then wrap counterclockwise. Thank you. After the lights what goes on next? Do you have a video about how to do the rest of tree? Thank you very much.
Next is the topper. Then If you put ornaments inside tree for a denser look they go next. Then I usually like to do the ribbon. Then comes picks ug you use them. Then larger ornaments, then smaller ornaments, then finishing off with more picks and ornaments to get it full.
We in the U.K. certainly need advice on how to put Christmas tree lights on. We have different plugs here so not sure we can do it the same. Will give it a go. Thanks Joe. 😀🇬🇧🇺🇸xx
Hi, really? I wasnt aware of the difference in plugs. Make sure to read the box on how many end to end you can use, we dont want any mishaps. Stay safe.
OK I have a quick question.... When you say "wrap every branch".... Do you mean every MAIN LONG branch that comes out of the center or each individual little branch that comes off of each LONG BRANCH? 🤔 {lol did that make s sense? }.... Ooo ALSO, when I ordered my tree a couple of years all I knew was I wanted a BIG WHITE TREE! Well it came in and it was DEFINITELY a BIG WHITE TREE, however, the ONLY place I can put it is in this one corner.... Well it just stuck out soooo far, that I would literally get anxiety every time I had to go over into that area for something... So LAST YEAR, I decided to pull all of the branches FORWARD so the tree could be flat against the wall {plus it helped fill in the GAPS OR HOLES}... How exactly do you think I should do the lights for that type of tree?
Good idea, I do that too..that's why now I measure the circumference of the bottom of the tree and then draw it out on paper at home and talk around to see where it fits...its work but with it. Hmmm now fircyour lights I would do the long branches, if you do every small branch it will cause too much compression of the needles and you might wind up using way too many lights. I mean I've done it in the past, every single branch but it was overwelming and actually didnt need any ornaments!. Send me a picture to creativedesignsbyjoe@gmail.com
Wow that is very informative thank you so much for sharing I am going to try it that way this year. LOL I normally go around the tree which is what you said not to do. I'm going to give it a try. Thank you.
I looked at many videos for tutorials (some w/1 million + views) and this one is by far the best. You actually show up close what you are doing, with the lights on, what not to do, and explain everything slowly & methodically. My question is, we have a 12 ft tree - do I have to wrap every single branch?? Because that would take a LONG time - there are tons of them! Or is there any way to skip a few or give some less coverage? If its best to cover every branch, I may just do this in stages, over time. Thank you for the amazing video & covering all bases!
This method would be so tedious for a 12 footer. .uch wider wrap per branch. Just keep stepping back to see if you're getting the look you want. Best wishes for your work.
This is how I do my lights, too, but find it easier on an artificial tree where all the branches are sturdy and evenly spaced. This year I bought a real tree where there is more open spaces and not all the branches are sturdy enough to hold the weight of wrapped wires. How do I deal with these two issues? And, I have to add, nothing stresses me out more than hanging the Christmas lights!! 😩
Hi, well real trees are certainly a baffling situation for me too. I would say you're going to have to lay the lights on the branches they cant take all that work. I'm guess you shoukd look on RUclips for a tutorial on real tree light placement. I never use real trees. I wouldn't be able to do what I normally do with one. Although they are beautiful. I may get one next year to experiment on. Sorry I couldn't help more.
Thank you for your quick response! I don't know what possessed me to buy a real tree this year when I have a perfectly fine artificial tree with the lights already on it. I guess I will just have to work through my stress and figure this out as I go. 😬 Thanks again!
Joe, is it true that you should plug no more than three sets of lights into each other? If so, then I should use multiple extension cords.. Ha! I think you just answered my question.
Yes incandescent ( not LED) can usually only handle 3 sets of 100's end to end. Read the box for each companies guidelines. LED I think can handle up to 7 sets end to end....and yes extension cords up the trunk of the tree help handle the overload...thank you for stopping by!!
🤷🏻♀️Ok , I’m that person who does it the first wrong way 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for the explaining & showing me after 46 years , how to do it the correct way . My hubby gave up when we started to buy trees already Lit ! I always feel there’s never enough Lights on them 😂 🥰🌲🎄🌲🎄🌲
Yes you're right..prelit us great but generally speaking lackluster in the number of lights But they do serve their purpose!! Bottom line is have fun no matter what, especially in this world we are living in right now.
Yes I do same no matter. But if you just want to add a hint of more lights to a prelit dont go so dense and concentrate more on the interior. I add twinkle lights that way, not so dense.
I considered myself a Christmas tree pro but you stepped it up! I think I’m going to half to set up the tree in the middle of my room to do this and then move it lol. I’d better start now haha! By the way I made MaryAnn’s wings and Mac n cheese last night for dinner and it’s easily a new favorite for a cold day needing comfort food! Delicious!
Hey Suzi, glad you enjoyed the food! It is exactly what you said, nice and comforting on a chilly night. As for the tree..lol..take your time for sure, especially if trying out this technique..my back starts to ache like halfway in..mama mia.
Hi well originally I went to school to be a dentist but I started teaching Anatomy to nursing students and became an adjunct professor. That lead me to a teaching position in a high school where I taught Chemisrty, Biology, Anatomy and eventually mostly Honors Bio and Advanced Placement Biology...very different side of my artistic abilities.
Hi Joe! I will have to say your trees always come out beautiful and it does make a difference wrapping the branches like that... I wish I had your kind of patience..lol😁 I am a weave lights in and out on each branch girl just not as neat as yours. I wanted to tell you... I went to Big Lots with my mom today and she found one of those mimicking snowmen like MaryAnne has. She played with that thing through out the store and yes she bought it. I totally understand why you wanted to stuff that snowman with the others on the high ledge in your foyer😂😄 I feel your pain..lol. I have a feeling my moms will go missing before Christmas gets here!😂😁
Oh.. one more thing... I bought a bunch of led lights from Lowe's after christmas on deep clearance. If you ever decide to switch over go to the home improvement stores after christmas. They can link 7 strands together per 100 light strands and they don't get as hot. I still use both but the led are nice.
Thank you for this video. My husband tosses the lights at the tree and puts every ornament we own on one side. I tell him it looks like Christmas threw up in here! LOL Then I do it my way! Apologies to Frank Sinatra. 🎄🎄🎄
2020 might be the only time in history, when a human being needs a tutorial on how to put a light on a tree.... Except, possibly, for the 1893 Chicago World Fair.
If I've found one thing to be true, humans need a tutorial on anything and everything. Each of us have a different perspective on how to do things, and because we are such a curious animal, we have interest in seeing how others handle situations. Thanks for stopping by.
Actually there is a proper way to clean your backside my daughter just finished nursing school and educated all of us. Not sure if there is a video. I'll leave it there gentlemen.
You made me laugh out loud when you threw the lights on at the beginning . Thank you so much for the tutorial this is going to help me this Christmas with all my trees. Please show how you add your ornaments so they fill in the spots and don't hang too low.
My Mom ALWAYS...my whole life...put up a BEAUTIFUL tree! A 6ft tree with 1000 colored lights and it was ALWAYS PERFECT! She passed last July and I wish I had watched her on how! My lights never look good...my tree in general ALWAYS looks hideous....! So.....JOE......THANK YOU! I BELIEVE IVE CRACKED HER CODE...BC OF YOUR DEMONSTRATION😘
Good tutorial - you can tell you were a teacher! You definitely have more patience & focus than I have!
Lol..30 years with high school kids kind of gets you that way..haha
Hi Joe and Marianne I never thought of putting my lights in every branch I just go around in circle .I’m going have to try your method. Your tree looks so beautiful with so much lights. . Thank you for sharing great video you explain things to the T. God bless you and Marianne have a wonderful and blessed weekend🙏🏻👍🏻❤️😡🍂🍁🦔🦔🐿
Thank you Leticia. It takes longer and you need more lights than the other way. Maybe you should practice on a small tree first!
I was circling the trees too lol. I’m so glad that you put this video up. Thank you.
Great! Glad you might find this technique useful!!!
This video is 3 years old!!! It’s not even Christmas and I am loving it! Wish I found this years ago!!!!❤❤❤❤ thank you for making it!
Glad you found..Yeah. the lights are a pain to put on!! Lol.
This method gives you lots of Light! Just make those wires tight so it's not a sea of wires!!! Thanks!
Wow,never seen lights put on like that! What a difference it makes. Be blessed and safe.
Thank you!
You have some great Christmas tree tips and tricks, Joe!
Thank you. Hopefully they are useful to you and others too!! Anything so we can enjoy the process more!!!
Greetings Joe from the UK. I'm so pleased to have discovered your video. I was never happy with the lights on my tree. Then last year I did this, and there's no looking back. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Shaun :)
Exactly the way I do it! Retired high school teacher here: A+ !!!
Great! Its tedious but effective! A+ to you too!
So informative! Years ago, I worked at a wholesale florist and the designers would do the lights on the display trees exactly like this! Same rule of thumb: 100 per foot. Add more if needed. This jogged my memory. Thank you! I have a prelit tree that the bottom lights have stopped working on, (but I love), and I think that I can "fix" the problem now. 😊 Thank you, Joe!!
That's great! So glad to help with that. Thanks so much for taking time to send me a comment!!
Thanks Joe. I have been trying to figure out how to add lights to a new tree with some (not enough) lights. You have answered every question I came up with clearly. Thank you for taking the time to post such a “simple “ subject! Happy Holidays!
Great!!!! Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much Joe. I’m a 1st timer putting on lights on a 10ft tree. This was perfect. You made it easy for me to understand & follow. Thank you from Miami. Diana
Thank you. That's great! So happy it worked for you
Joe. You looking good. Hope you back to 100%. Can’t wait to see this years decorations. Loved the 2019 tree with the houses. Anxiously waiting for 2020. Tfs cheers
Thanks so much, very kind of you! I'm feeling ok some days not so good but trying. Glad you stopped by to say hi..
Thank you Joe. You are a Christmas decor rock star ⭐️🌲🎅🏻
Lolol..thanks!
Finally Joe someone that knows had a lot of tree I have lit mini before the pre-lit trees come out and yes you go in and out I've left comments on two previous videos they are doing it wrong in my opinion you have finally are doing it the correct way that I was taught thank you so much❤❤❤❤❤🎉
Oh wow. I dread putting the lights on my tree. I've been doing it incorrectly for 40 years.lol. Thank you so much for sharing. Great video. New subbie from the UK.x🇬🇧☺🎄🎅🎄
Hi thank you very much . So glad you stumbled on me!! Thank you for subscribing and hope you will enjoy my content!!!welcome
WOW! This is very informative! Thank you for showing how to do each branch! Very helpful!
Great! Thank you for stopping by.
Thank you Joe for passing your wisdom onto us near mortals xx
Lolol..you made me laugh! Thanks for stopping by!
That is a super tutorial. I was one of those who took the lights and CIRCLED the tree with them. OOPS
I LOVE these tips.🎄😊
Lol..whatever works best for you is best!!! This technique is tiresome but brings the design up a notch.
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe There is no doubt the tree appears to have more depth and looks fuller and more radiant with your method. I am going to try it on my new tree.👏🎄
That's sounds great! Maybe practice on an older, smaller tree first to see how it goes! Don't get frustrated with it.
Hola JOE!!!!...Gracias por tus consejos!! thank you again for your advices!! no puedo esperar ver tu casa decorada para navidad 2020!! cannt wait to see you house decorated for christmas 2020!! Hugs from Puerto Rico!..love you guys!
Gracias. mi corazón se calienta con tus amables palabras.
Thank you, my heart is warmed by your kind words.
Thanks so much Joe. This will be the first year I've had a tree that wasn't pre-lit and I've gone through so many tutorials but none showed any details or gave such helpful tips.
I was about to give up when I came across your video. Thank you so much, now I can't wait to start on my tree. 🙏😊
That's great, just take your time and don't get frustrated. Good luck! Thanks for stopping by
Great tutorial Joe! Suddenly, I have the desire to get a tree out and string some lights, haha! Hope you and MaryAnn have a fabulous weekend! 🌲🤗
Hey Liz, I know right? I keep thinking I need to get busy now! But fighting the urge to wait till Halloween..we will see lol..have a great relaxing weekend. Rest your neck!!!! We need you full force for Christmas!!
Helpful tips. Really funny when you threw the lights on the tree 😂. Great video. Subscribed
Thanks so much and I'm so glad you joined our sub family. Welcome and thank you so much!
Thanks Joe, I will be trying this technique this year. ..thanks for teaching and sharing a better way..looking forward to your Christmas decorations this year...I love watching you and Maryann..please let her know that I always give a thumbs up and I enjoy her cooking videos. Thanks again, take care and be safe.
Thanks Debi. Maybe try it out for practice on a small tree first. Dont get frustrated, it just takes alittle practice. I'll tell MaryAnn too!!!
When I was able, I did my tree like that.. People thought I was crazy. 😄 A couple year's, I put C7s, one clear n one red, from the top of the trunk to the bottom, rapping n rapping, and they twinkled off n on.. I loved those tree's.. Thank you for proving that I'm not the only person who does this.. 🤗🎄😉
Lol, no no a lot of people use this method! Especially in retail. Nowadays due to prelit people are losing the art of tree lighting, but if you look at any professionally decorated place the lighting design is usually this wrap method, 100 lights per foot of tree. Thanks for stopping by!
Excellent! Thank you for the tutorial. I’m going to try this!
Great, I hope it works out for you!
Yayyy!!! Hi Joe!! I had been waiting for your Christmas videos!!!
Here they come!!! Already?!
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe 🥰🥰🥰
Cheers Joe, great tip, always think my tree looks kinda messy because of the wire showing, not sure I have your patience but will give it a go, Thanks from the UK
Thank you! Try it, see if it works for you. Those wires are a menace! Cheers!
I realize Im pretty randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to watch new series online ?
@Rafael Ismael flixportal :P
@Allen Braydon Thanks, I signed up and it seems to work :D I appreciate it!!
@Rafael Ismael Happy to help :)
This guy reminds me of Al Pacino, LOL. Great tips, I needed this. Thanks.
Lol well I'm not Al but very much in sync with The Godfather..lol. thanks for stopping by.
The more lights the better in my opinion!👏👏💫
Lol..yes I agree!
Great lesson Joe! Anxious to see your Christmas decorating tutorials!
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Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much ! You’re such a pleasant person to listen to 👌🏼
Again you like the lights on a tree the way I do and I've shown everybody your video because people do not know how to wrap a tree correctly so thank you for your video❤
I appreciate that
Looking forward, as usual, to your Christmas extravaganza--you are so talented.
Thanks so much!! Cant believe its almost time!
Great job...looks wonderful🎄
Thank you very much!
Hi Joe, Love how thorough your video is and the close up on how to wrap the lights! Have a great holiday season!
Thanks so much! Have a safe season!
Thank you for this video, great tips. Have a blessed week.
Thank you, same to you!
God Bless, you, Joe. Wrapping every branch...mama mia...I can't!! I want to...I can't !! LOL
It does look so beautiful though when it is done propelry. You gave really good hints too. We have a pre-lit tree...ONE tree and I go bananas. At our last house, we stored the tree in the attic. The attic had pull down stairs. Guy hates spiders and I don't do attics or basements, so this was not a pleasant experience for either of us. Guy would sit at the edge of the opening with his legs dangling and then throw the crap down to me to catch. One year when we were putting everything away after the holiday, I had just handed over the bottom tier (one of four tiers) of the tree to Guy and it got caught on something before I could check out what the problem was he yanked it up and I heard "ping ping ping ping ping." There went all the lights on the lower branches of the side of the tree. Guy looked like the Grinch sucking everything up the chimney with his skinny legs hanging down. That was 10 years ago. We still have the tree, but there are no lights on the bottom on the right side. I don't even have the patience to put lights on those few branches, let alone an entire tree! Whew, I'm exhausted just writing about it. Anyhoo, can't wait to see the beauty you create this coming Christmas season! Xoxoxoxo
Lololol..I should come there to light that tree for you. Wellll one year I was putting the Christmas stuff in the attic and I was moving so fast my foot slid between an open beam and my leg fell through the ceiling. When I looked through the hole I saw I was hanging 19 feet above the floor in the foyer. I got instant diarrhea and almost didnt get out of that hole in time..ugh. I was sick for a week following that. Oh ps MaryAnn fell through the ceiling at her moms house one year putting things away too..uuuuggggh
Best light tutorial I've watched! Thanks!
Great! Thank you so much!
Okay Joe... you got me. I'm a circle the tree with lights kinda person. I always figured you wouldn't be able to tell with all the decorations on it anyway :-) Your way is definitely better! I struggle with layering the decorations correctly. Could you give us a peek of how you layer your tree with decorations maybe? Thanks for the great tips! Can't wait to see your Christmas videos this year! Hope you and MaryAnn are well! TFS!!
The circle techniquexis most used by people I've observed from seeing others trees. This technique is tedious but elevates the look of your design. I'm doing a tree topper tutorial and I can do a layering one too! Thanks!
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe AWESOME! Thanks so much Joe!
Hey brother I've watched 100's of how to RUclipss all to end up confused. your technique is perfection, it's simple to the point and easily viewed as in your video on exactly how you're wrapping those lights from end to end. thank you so much for an excellent tutorial. have a great Christmas from Texas 🙂🌨️☃️🎄🌲🌲
Great! Glad to help!
Hi Joe, exactly how I put my lights away. I use to put mine on the tree that way too but most of mine are pre lit now. Great tutorial. Looking forward to the next one.. TFS
Prelit us wonderful, saves lots of time for sure!
Hey Joe, I like how you did your Christmas lights
❤❤❤❤❤ Joe excellent very very excellent it just perfect that is exactly how I light a tree you are so good at what you do thank you so much for sharing❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are so welcome
Joe, thank you so much for the tips definitely going to give this a try love a sparkling tree ❤️
Great.! Practice on a small tree first!!! Let me know how it goes!
This makes me sooo happy thank you I really needed this video
Thanks so much. Yes I hear you I'm kind of out of it too.
CLEVER! I'm going to try it in a couple of weeks!
Great! Let me know how it goes!
Oohhh Joe, I laughed so hard when you threw those lights on to the tree 😂😂😆 Ha ha ha ha..... 🎄❤ Thank you so much for the tip ❤ I'm a "lights around the tree girl, and it takes me forever to make it look decent 😆😍 I'm going to try this method this year 🎄🎄🎄💗🎅💗🎄 A lot of love to you and MaryAnn ❤❤❤🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🙏🙏💗💗💗
Thanks so much! Bottom line is we have to do what we can to make us happy and feel the cheer if Christmas. Especially during this rotten year.
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe Exactly 😍🎅🎄❤ This year have been pure hell for me and my family (and everybody else 🙏) I can't wait until it's over 💞 But decorating for Christmas has giving me so much peace and joy for the last 3 years 💕🎄 And you and your wife have been a huge joy and inspiration for me 🙏❤🙏 Thank you both for your positivity and for inviting us into your beautiful and warm home 💕💕💞💗💕💞💗💕❤❤
Yes oh yes how right you are. 2020 go away and pray for a better 2021. Please God, it has to get better.
So glad I came across your video! I am putting lights on our tree right now and have always wrapped them around and around but this time before I did that, I decided to look up tutorials. I’m so glad I did because I love the way you do it! I’m actually excited to do the lights for the first time ever! Really enjoyed your video and thorough explanation! Thank you so much! Subscribed!
Thank you! Thanks for subscribing too! I greatly appreciate it. Take your time with the lights dont get frustrated!
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe when I was wrapping the lights around each branch, the wire seemed to flatten out the fluffiness, making the branches look more like sticks. Any advice? We have a Vickerman Flocked Alaskan Pine. Thanks so very much!
@@burky3490 hi. Sorry I was asleep I just saw your question. So possibly you pulled wire too tight on each branch, I mean you wrapped it too tightly. Possibly you put too many lights on each branch which would mean have very little space between the lights and it cause crushing. Maybe you a couple of branches with less tightening and less lights per branch area. Can you send me a picture? Send it too
creativedesignsbyjoe@gmail.com
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe Oh ok great! I’ll give that a try! I’ll take a few pics and email you. I can’t thank you enough for everything! You’re truly amazing to go out of your way to help a stranger! The world could use more people like you! Thank you so much!
I'll check my email for it!
Always having a hard time putting the light thank you joe very informative I will give it a try.
Great! Glad it helped you!!
Thank you! Great tutorial you explain very well.
Thanks so much for sharing this video. I learned something new. I appreciate you, my friend. Enjoy your weekend and stay safe. ~Blessings 🕊🙏🏼🕊
Thanks so much, Always a pleasure hearing from you. Have a blessed weekend!!
Great video Joe!! You made me laugh 😂. You are definitely king of putting lights on the tree, well...Christmas too 😂. That tree looked gorgeous just like that 😁. Before I had a pre-lit tree, I would take great care in wrapping the lights like you do. Now my tree has three options of colored, white, or both. Hope you guys are having a nice Friday evening 👍🏻😉.
Prelit is gooood.saves all that cursing. Lol..I'm looking at a new 12 foot prelit LED..going to see if I have some extra pennies.
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe 😂😂
Thanks Joseph for the great tips and the easy steps to follow. I learn a lot from you explanations and ready to apply them🙏🙏🙏
Great! So glad it helps somehow!!! Take care.
Yes tips are helpful. Thank you for sharing. Pat in NC
Hi Pat..thank you!!
Hi Joe! I love this hands on video. Good tutorial! Happy you are going to do more of these.
Have a great weekend 👍🎅🤶🌲
Thank you very much. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! I hope to do more if these very soon!! Thank you again.
Joe I have waited sooooo long for this video from you thanks so much!!
Thata great, so glad you enjoyed it. Hope it's helpful!
hi this is amazing but ive bought a tree with about 1200 tips and 1200 lights so im just wondering if a should miss a branch when putting the lights on?
Yes you can miss here and there but keep stepping back and squint to see if lights look distributed correctly.
I have a friend who just gave me a 9' tree but of course the lights don't work would you suggest that I take the time to search out for the Burnt bulb or just add new lights, having said that do I need to take off old lights before adding new ones?
Hi.welllll hmmmmmmm. It might be worth a chance to see if one or more are loose but that a tedious job....and frustrating. So the choice is yours, meaning that option, or you could take off the lights off tree, a scissor makes quick work of it..or you could leave them and put your lights over them..BUT I'll warn you that you will see those unlit bulbs and personally it drives me crazy. But do what is best for you! Whatever makes you happy. Let me know what you do!
I try to change the fuse if not and it's not a visible light I use wire cutters it's a lot easier .
Yes!
Google LIGHTKEEPER PRO.
I have one of these little devices but I find it difficult to use on the lights that are ccx attached to the tree. It's easier to use when the lights are not attached to the tree.
Thank you Joe for the tutorial i shall be trying to put my lights on my tree this way, i have never been a fan of putting lights on my tree. It's always been so stressful doing it, so hopefully your way will be the easiest for me as i have osteoarthritis in my hands & hips. Which can be very painful standing & using my hands to put lights on the tree
Oh please take care, it's not worth excessive pain.
Thanks Joe for the tip. Question: whats the led wire length you used on this tree? I’m looking to buy led lights for 7.5ft Christmas tree. With your method I think it’ll need some more sets of led to decor the tree.
Hmmmm length of wire....I'm going to make a guess at ten feet or so. Hope that helps. Every manufacturer is slightly different.
I needed this. Thank you!
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Very informative video. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your knowledge. Looking forward to watching your Christmas 2020 videos. God bless!
Thanks for watching. Greatly appreciated!!! Have a great evening.
Wow I just found you two, I am putting my lights on our 7 foot tall white tree so far the top three feet are done and it looks fabulous. I always wondered how to do the lights it's simple but time consuming. Every brand back to front then back again keeping the wires tight then wrap counterclockwise. Thank you. After the lights what goes on next? Do you have a video about how to do the rest of tree? Thank you very much.
Next is the topper. Then If you put ornaments inside tree for a denser look they go next. Then I usually like to do the ribbon. Then comes picks ug you use them. Then larger ornaments, then smaller ornaments, then finishing off with more picks and ornaments to get it full.
We in the U.K. certainly need advice on how to put Christmas tree lights on. We have different plugs here so not sure we can do it the same. Will give it a go. Thanks Joe. 😀🇬🇧🇺🇸xx
Hi, really? I wasnt aware of the difference in plugs. Make sure to read the box on how many end to end you can use, we dont want any mishaps. Stay safe.
Thanks that’s brilliant. I always hate the wire runs showing. Can’t wait to try this!
Thank you, be patient! Its frustrating! Thank you very much and take care.
Thanks Joe Great tips Phyllis
You're welcome Phyllis! Glad you liked it!
Learned how to put lights on tree thanks God bless
Great! Thank you for stopping by.
OK I have a quick question.... When you say "wrap every branch".... Do you mean every MAIN LONG branch that comes out of the center or each individual little branch that comes off of each LONG BRANCH? 🤔 {lol did that make s sense? }.... Ooo ALSO, when I ordered my tree a couple of years all I knew was I wanted a BIG WHITE TREE! Well it came in and it was DEFINITELY a BIG WHITE TREE, however, the ONLY place I can put it is in this one corner.... Well it just stuck out soooo far, that I would literally get anxiety every time I had to go over into that area for something... So LAST YEAR, I decided to pull all of the branches FORWARD so the tree could be flat against the wall {plus it helped fill in the GAPS OR HOLES}... How exactly do you think I should do the lights for that type of tree?
Good idea, I do that too..that's why now I measure the circumference of the bottom of the tree and then draw it out on paper at home and talk around to see where it fits...its work but with it. Hmmm now fircyour lights I would do the long branches, if you do every small branch it will cause too much compression of the needles and you might wind up using way too many lights. I mean I've done it in the past, every single branch but it was overwelming and actually didnt need any ornaments!. Send me a picture to creativedesignsbyjoe@gmail.com
How would you add an accent light like a twinkle or a color ? Do you add them on the same branch that your white lights are on?
Yes an accent color does share some of the same branches. Hmmm I think I should do a tutorial on that.
I'd love that!!!
Wow that is very informative thank you so much for sharing I am going to try it that way this year. LOL I normally go around the tree which is what you said not to do. I'm going to give it a try. Thank you.
Please practice on a small tree first, I dont want you cursing me out over this technique..lol..its not hard but its tedious! Let me know!!!!
Cant wait see final outcome yay
Thanks! Glad you are looking forward to it.
Your advice is always appreciated! Love your videos! 🥰
Thank you! I do appreciate that!!! Have a great day!
I looked at many videos for tutorials (some w/1 million + views) and this one is by far the best. You actually show up close what you are doing, with the lights on, what not to do, and explain everything slowly & methodically. My question is, we have a 12 ft tree - do I have to wrap every single branch?? Because that would take a LONG time - there are tons of them! Or is there any way to skip a few or give some less coverage? If its best to cover every branch, I may just do this in stages, over time.
Thank you for the amazing video & covering all bases!
This method would be so tedious for a 12 footer. .uch wider wrap per branch. Just keep stepping back to see if you're getting the look you want. Best wishes for your work.
Great tips Joe!!
Thank you for stopping by to say hi! Hope you have a great day!
awesome tips! Going to do like you said section at a time so I can leave them on.
Great!!! Stay calm!
This is the proper way to put lights on a tree. It’s painstaking but it beautiful.
This is how I do my lights, too, but find it easier on an artificial tree where all the branches are sturdy and evenly spaced. This year I bought a real tree where there is more open spaces and not all the branches are sturdy enough to hold the weight of wrapped wires. How do I deal with these two issues? And, I have to add, nothing stresses me out more than hanging the Christmas lights!! 😩
Hi, well real trees are certainly a baffling situation for me too. I would say you're going to have to lay the lights on the branches they cant take all that work. I'm guess you shoukd look on RUclips for a tutorial on real tree light placement. I never use real trees. I wouldn't be able to do what I normally do with one. Although they are beautiful. I may get one next year to experiment on. Sorry I couldn't help more.
Thank you for your quick response! I don't know what possessed me to buy a real tree this year when I have a perfectly fine artificial tree with the lights already on it. I guess I will just have to work through my stress and figure this out as I go. 😬 Thanks again!
🙋🏻♀️BTW my hubby watched the video and said , he used to do that 🤣
Before the lit tree 🤣🤣🤣🤣okkkkk, 🤣🤣🤣
Lol
Thank you! What a great bunch of tips. This is great! Hope you are doing well.
Thanks Diann, doing ok just stressed and anxious like the rest of the world during this tragic time. Be well and stay safe.
Thank you this helped me out a lot
Can you do warm lites on ctree?
Hi. These were warm lights, it's just that they look so bright on the video.
Joe, is it true that you should plug no more than three sets of lights into each other? If so, then I should use multiple extension cords.. Ha! I think you just answered my question.
Yes incandescent ( not LED) can usually only handle 3 sets of 100's end to end. Read the box for each companies guidelines. LED I think can handle up to 7 sets end to end....and yes extension cords up the trunk of the tree help handle the overload...thank you for stopping by!!
🤷🏻♀️Ok , I’m that person who does it the first wrong way 😂😂😂😂
Thanks for the explaining & showing me after 46 years , how to do it the correct way .
My hubby gave up when we started to buy trees already Lit ! I always feel there’s never enough
Lights on them 😂
🥰🌲🎄🌲🎄🌲
Yes you're right..prelit us great but generally speaking lackluster in the number of lights
But they do serve their purpose!! Bottom line is have fun no matter what, especially in this world we are living in right now.
Thank you thank you thank you for all the great tips!!
You're welcome and Thank you too!
Thank you for this information. I really needed this.
You're welcome and thank you for stopping by.
I Love Dramatic!! Yay! Can u come to Delaware please!!! Haha
Lol..sure it's not that far away! Thanks for stopping by!
Great video! I always have trouble hiding the wires. It's because I don't go to the back after I wire them. I seen my mistake and now I can fix it.
Great!!! Problem solved, how great is that?!!! Have a wonderful weekend!
I use way too many lights! Great tutorial Joe
Thanks for stopping by! Hope it was helpful!!!!
Is this the same procedure to use for a prelit (underlit) tree?
Yes I do same no matter. But if you just want to add a hint of more lights to a prelit dont go so dense and concentrate more on the interior. I add twinkle lights that way, not so dense.
I considered myself a Christmas tree pro but you stepped it up! I think I’m going to half to set up the tree in the middle of my room to do this and then move it lol. I’d better start now haha! By the way I made MaryAnn’s wings and Mac n cheese last night for dinner and it’s easily a new favorite for a cold day needing comfort food! Delicious!
Hey Suzi, glad you enjoyed the food! It is exactly what you said, nice and comforting on a chilly night. As for the tree..lol..take your time for sure, especially if trying out this technique..my back starts to ache like halfway in..mama mia.
Woww,i am new and i just subscribed.Amazing
Welcome!! Thank you very much for subscribing, I greatly appreciate it!!!
Joe.. You are growing on me... lol. But every branch?? Not if you have a BIG tree. But I will definitely try your technique
Lol, yup every branch even on my big trees! Talk about back breaking!
Great information! I was just curious as to what you taught? I was a middle school history teacher and the last nine years I was a school counselor.
Hi well originally I went to school to be a dentist but I started teaching Anatomy to nursing students and became an adjunct professor. That lead me to a teaching position in a high school where I taught Chemisrty, Biology, Anatomy and eventually mostly Honors Bio and Advanced Placement Biology...very different side of my artistic abilities.
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe I thank we are lucky that we gifts tp pursuers we get older or can retire.
Hi Joe! I will have to say your trees always come out beautiful and it does make a difference wrapping the branches like that... I wish I had your kind of patience..lol😁 I am a weave lights in and out on each branch girl just not as neat as yours. I wanted to tell you... I went to Big Lots with my mom today and she found one of those mimicking snowmen like MaryAnne has. She played with that thing through out the store and yes she bought it. I totally understand why you wanted to stuff that snowman with the others on the high ledge in your foyer😂😄 I feel your pain..lol. I have a feeling my moms will go missing before Christmas gets here!😂😁
Oh.. one more thing... I bought a bunch of led lights from Lowe's after christmas on deep clearance. If you ever decide to switch over go to the home improvement stores after christmas. They can link 7 strands together per 100 light strands and they don't get as hot. I still use both but the led are nice.
Hahaha too funny..but so so true..MaryAnn just told me..She found more at BigLots..hope she doesnt think about creating a choir!!! Oh boy....lol
Yes I need to do that for sure! Thanks for the tip!!!!
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe a choir??🤣😂 To funny!
Is there a,less complicated way .I had to write notes and draw diagram
That's the way i know
Thank you for this video. My husband tosses the lights at the tree and puts every ornament we own on one side. I tell him it looks like Christmas threw up in here! LOL Then I do it my way! Apologies to Frank Sinatra. 🎄🎄🎄
Hahaha hahaha that's too funny, I love it!
What size tree is this pleaz
Hi. This is a three foot tree.
Thank you for share you ideas
Thank you for stopping by.
2020 might be the only time in history, when a human being needs a tutorial on how to put a light on a tree....
Except, possibly, for the 1893 Chicago World Fair.
If I've found one thing to be true, humans need a tutorial on anything and everything. Each of us have a different perspective on how to do things, and because we are such a curious animal, we have interest in seeing how others handle situations. Thanks for stopping by.
@@LifeWithMaryAnnJoe i do not remember a tutorial on how to wipe my ass. Please que.
@@citizenY lol there may be one!
Actually there is a proper way to clean your backside my daughter just finished nursing school and educated all of us. Not sure if there is a video. I'll leave it there gentlemen.
You made me laugh out loud when you threw the lights on at the beginning . Thank you so much for the tutorial this is going to help me this Christmas with all my trees. Please show how you add your ornaments so they fill in the spots and don't hang too low.
Thanks, I will try to do that video for you.