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Want to build a wooden Christmas tree? Here are a TON of DIY wooden Christmas tree ideas with plans and step by step tutorials!
I love buying Christmas decorations, but I really get a lot more joy from making them from scratch.
Wood elements are and have been trending for a while now. Wood is a great way to bring in a natural element and can go with any home style from boho to rustic farmhouse!
Building a DIY Christmas tree is a great way to have an alternative Christmas tree, to decorate your front porch, or to craft homemade tabletop decor.
Wooden Christmas tree crafts can use:
- Lumber
- Scrap wood
- Branches or twigs
- Driftwood
- Dowels
- Paint sticks
- Popsicle sticks
- Wood slices
- Pine cones
- Pallet wood
Wood trees are an awesome thing to incorporate into your holiday decor!
How do you make a Christmas tree out of wooden pallets?
It’s easy to make a Christmas tree out of pallet wood! Cut a piece to your desired height to create the trunk, then stagger boards of descending length up the trunk. Center them and nail in place with small nails! Ta da – a pallet Christmas treee!
How do you put lights on a wooden tree?
You can wrap string lights around the branches of a wooden tree. Or, use small clear command hooks to hang them in place!
How do you paint a wooden Christmas tree?
You can paint a wooden Christmas tree with:
- Acrylic paint + brush
- Wall paint + roller
- Spray paint
Trees of any size can be hand painted to add embellishments that look like lights, ornaments, or even detailed pine tree branches!
How to use DIY wooden Christmas trees outdoors
You can put anything outdoors, but it will last longer if you use an outdoor sealant. This is the process that we use to prepare wooden items to be used outdoors!
How do you make a simple wooden Christmas tree?
Wondering how to make a wooden Christmas tree? There are a TON of ways to make a simple wooden Christmas tree! Here are my favorite DIY wooden trees and wood Christmas tree plans to inspire you!
These free wooden christmas tree patterns make it easy to DIY a professional looking Christmas tree craft!
Want to make a DIY wooden Christmas tree? Here are a ton of ideas to inspire you!
DIY wooden tabletop Christmas trees
Get the printable PDF plans to build these wooden Christmas trees. They can be customized with wrapping paper to match your decor!
How to make a Driftwood Christmas Tree
A cool wooden christmas tree craft using driftwood or branches!
How to make a Wooden Dowel Christmas Tree
How to make a boho twig style christmas tree from dowels!
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DIY Wooden Christmas Tree
If you have a rustic vibe going on, consider this style wooden tree!
Photo Credit:www.downredbuddrive.com
DIY Grinch Trees Decor
I am a sucker for anything Grinch, and these crooked trees are perfect!
Photo Credit:www.downredbuddrive.com
DIY Wood and Fabric Christmas Trees
I love the softness that the fabric brings these trees and you could mix it up for different decor!
Photo Credit:smartsavvyliving.com
DIY Wood Christmas Tree
Here's a simple slatted option with lights added on!
No cutting needed - just paint for this plywood tree.
Photo Credit:diycandy.com
Small Wooden Christmas Tree with Farmhouse Style
Here's a stacked block tree, with buffalo plaid giving it that farmhouse vibe.
Photo Credit:leapoffaithcrafting.com
How to Make an Amazing Christmas Tree Shelf for Really Cheap!
I love this wall hanging wooden tree shelf for displaying smaller items
Photo Credit:todayscreativelife.com
DIY Wood Block Christmas Tree
This is a cool stacked block tree and you could customize the words!
Photo Credit:thediydreamer.com
How to make a 3D Wood Christmas Tree
I love the look of these intertwining plywood 3D trees!
Photo Credit:meeganmakes.com
Popcicle Stick Christmas Tree
Use popsicle sticks to craft these tabletop christmas trees!
Photo Credit:girlinthegarage.net
DIY Moulding Christmas Tree
I love the idea of using molding for a unique texture of wooden tree.
Photo Credit:www.songbirdblog.com
Homemade Christmas Card Display tree
Branches are connected to make this christmas tree card display!
Photo Credit:www.loveandrenovations.com
DIY Scrap Wood Christmas Trees – Love & Renovations
How pretty are these scrap wood trees on a wooden mantel!?
Photo Credit:casawatkinsliving.com
DIY Mud Cloth Wood Christmas Trees
Get a mud cloth look with this technique
Photo Credit:www.attagirlsays.com
Tobacco Stick Christmas Tree Bird Feeder
This wooden tree doubles as a bird feeder!
Photo Credit:www.pillarboxblue.com
How To Make A Fun Wood Slice Christmas Tree
Gather wood slices - or buy them at the craft store - to make this tree art!
Photo Credit:www.girljustdiy.com
Christmas Tree Craft with Paint Sticks
Paint sticks are a cool way to incorporate wood into tree decor!
Photo Credit:www.pillarboxblue.com
Unique DIY Wooden Christmas Tree With Knobs On
This wooden tree is covered with knobs to look like ornaments!
Photo Credit:www.zucchinisisters.com
Wooden Christmas Tree DIY Holiday Decoration
Use pine cones for the tree bushiness on this tabletop decor!
Photo Credit:housefulofhandmade.com
DIY Outdoor Christmas Trees with Lights
These wooden trees hold lights and are perfect for porch decor!
Photo Credit:greenwithdecor.com
How to burn wood: DIY Christmas trees
How cute are these little wooden triangle trees? Perfect for ornaments!
Photo Credit:housefulofhandmade.com
Christmas Tree Christmas Card Holder
This big floor tree is perfect for holding Christmas cards!
Photo Credit:www.justmeasuringup.com
How to Make a Painted Buffalo Check Tabletop Christmas Tree
Another #D tree, this one in tabletop size and buffalo check pattern!
Photo Credit:craftedbythehunts.com
The Easiest and Cheapest DIY Wood Christmas Trees
Another great scrap wood Christmas tree idea!
Photo Credit:www.thehandymansdaughter.com
DIY Wooden Christmas Tree for the Yard
I love the whimsical zig zag of this wooden tree!
Photo Credit:hearthandvine.com
Twig Christmas Tree: Easy to Make and Basically Free
Gather some twigs to make these cute lil Christmas trees!
Photo Credit:brooklynberrydesigns.com
Christmas Ornament Tree
String up ornaments in the frame of this little table top tree!
Photo Credit:www.martysmusings.net
Scrap Wood Christmas Tree: Repurposed DIY Tutorial
Use scrap wood to make this slat style door hanging tree.
Photo Credit:www.createandfind.com
The Easiest DIY Rustic Christmas Tree
Here's a simple dowel and wood tree!
Photo Credit:www.abbottsathome.com
DIY Wood Christmas Tree Shelf
This wooden tree shelf is perfect fo displaying collectables!
What’s your favorite DIY Christmas tree idea?!
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