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Would you believe I made this little tree in July? I love Christmas trees and as I was making the Halloween signs for September’s Craft Room DeStash Challenge I decided the piece of scrap wood in a triangle looks like a tree. So at that point, I had to make a rustic Christmas tree from scrap wood.
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Now for those of you who may be new or need a reminder, for this Challenge, we create something from our stash of craft supplies. We are allowed to spend up to $10 if we need something to complete the project but most of us usually have everything or almost everything we need. What does that say about us? We love our crafting.
Do you see it too? I had some leftover Old Fashioned Milk Paint in the green and cream that I used for the reindeer curbside find that I recreated. I didn’t even wax it, I liked the rustic look without the wax.
This is so easy because you just gather pieces of scrap wood that when put together will create the shape of a Christmas tree. Paint one side of the wood scraps in green and the other side in cream. That way the tree is reversible.
All you do is decide where to drill the holes so it can be tied together with the twine. Once all of the holes are drilled, cut pieces of twine and tie the pieces of wood together. Knot the twine. Adjust the knots if needed.
Then to make sure the knots are secure dab a bit of glue on the knots. I used wood glue because that is what I had handy.
Now I was really lucky because I had some stars left over from a project I did years ago. I carefully sawed a groove at the top of the triangle so the star could slip in. When I liked the position of the star I used wood glue to secure it. But don’t do that until you drill a small hole in the top where the hanging wire goes.
I found a piece of wire in my stash and put it through the hole on top of the star to hang it. You can even use a piece of twine. And then use the snow to dress up the green side.
It is so easy to make a rustic Christmas tree from scrap wood, I hope you will give it a try. It will add charm to your Christmas house. Now be sure to check out what my fellow bloggers have created for this month’s Craft Room Destash Challenge. You won’t be disappointed.
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Materials and Supplies
Scrap Wood, one in the shape of a triangle Wooden star
OFMP Lexington green OFMP Cream
Wire Small saw
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I love, love this rustic Christmas Tree project and I have a daughter who would too!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Jemma
It is so easy to make. You should give it a try. Thanks for stopping by.
What a fun idea Debra and it turned out so cool too with the faux snow on top of the bits of scrap wood.
Thanks, Michelle. I am so glad you like it.
I love this! I have so much scrap wood myself! I like that you could do so much with this . . keep it simple and rustic or glam it up. What did you use for the ‘snow’? I’m sure I should probably know what that is but I don’t think I’ve ever used it.
Thank you, Lauren. The snow is a product by Decoart called Snow Tek. I love using it on all of my holiday projects.
That is darling Debra! I really love the rustic look! What did you use for the snow? The little star is just perfect too. Pinned.
Thank you. Florence. The snow is a product by Decoart. The link is towards the bottom of the post.
I love it, it looks pretty and you’re up cycling the wood in a wonderful way. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
Thank you so much, Teresa.
Your Christmas Tree is adorable Debra
Thanks so much.
Debra, you are a master at using up your scrap pieces! Love what you did with your scrap wood here. Just perfect for the holidays. This way, you can spend less and enjoy more!
Thank you, I am trying to do just that.
Very cute use for some old leftover wood. I have seen a few wood trees in the boutiques as they save so much space for small home dwellers. Yours is wonderful for that purpose.
Thank you. Especially in my location as many people come from up North and have small condos.
This is a great project to use up wood scraps. I’ll have to see if we have enough scraps to try to make one of these 🙂 Pinned.
Thanks so much, Erlene :).
This is so cute, Debra. I love the reuse idea and certainly makes it fun for the holidays. Yay!
Thank you, Larissa. Appreciate you stopping by.