Tree emergency, ideas appreciated.

[Tillyfloss]

I bought a Balsam Hills tree back in October, checked the lights worked and looked forward to putting it up. It will be Disney decs only.
I bought a 6’ which is what I thought my previous tree is.

Got it out of the box last night ready to watch the ‘fluffing’ video and I thought there was a missing section!
It technically measures 6’ - just.

So my question is can anyone suggest anything I can stand it on safely to raise the height.

I made a block of polystyrene but it just sank in.
I don’t have random blocks of wood lying around- does anywhere sell them?
Any other suggestions?

[Sparksy72]

Could you get a wicker basket that it could sit in and pop a couple of bricks in the bottom to secure it? So it looks like this. This should give you some extra height but also ensure it doesn’t fall over.

[MrsEgg]

How much taller are you needing it to be?

A wooden crate turned upside down could look nice depending on your decor.

That or a spindle style tree topper to make it look bigger?

[HORSE]

Lower the living room ceiling 😂

[Tillyfloss]

Originally Posted by HORSE

Lower the living room ceiling 😂

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With the expletives uttered last night I’m surprised the roof didn’t blow off 😂

[Tillyfloss]

Originally Posted by MrsEgg

How much taller are you needing it to be?

A wooden crate turned upside down could look nice depending on your decor.

That or a spindle style tree topper to make it look bigger?

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Would probably take another foot , half would be acceptable.
Just worried about the stability.
Will explore the tree topper idea.
Thanks.

[storm]

Get a cat it will climb & sit atop your tree making tree look tall or topple it to the ground so the height isn't an issue.

[Tillyfloss]

Originally Posted by storm

Get a cat it will climb & sit atop your tree making tree look tall or topple it to the ground so the height isn't an issue.

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That would be hilarious 😹

I have a cat and a large dog - they know better.

[Irishlass]

I use my bedside cabinet every year 🙈 I empty it out, have a messy pile in the corner of the room but a nice taller tree in the living room lol. I just turn the bedside table onto it's side and wrap in wrapping paper.
I keep telling myself I'll buy one of those cheap tables from IKEA and cut the legs a bit shorter but that idea is about 10 years old fnow from when the tables were £5 and still no table They're now £12 Iast time I checked 😂

[Tillyfloss]

I’ve ordered some bed risers, fingers crossed they work but if not they will come in handy when I’m truly old and decrepit 😂😂