About two weeks ago, we had an issue with someone taking our outdoor display items and moving them. The solution? A Christmas tree that rings when tampered with, but is also cute in order to attract the hooligans. A flawless plan that started with shopping at Michael's (not a sponsor), and ended with a festive security system. 

Materials Used

Balsa Wood Plank - (1/8 of an inch thick) A very soft material to work with.

Balsa Wood Rod 

Box Cutter - Doesn't have to be particularly sharp. The wood is soft enough.

Metal Ruler - We made the mistake of using a wood ruler to start and we now have two 6 inch rulers!

Wood Stain - We used an espresso color.

White Twine 

Paints - We used red and gold 

Hot Glue Gun

Jingle Bell - It's festive!