I decided to take some left over MDF from my craft room project and make 6 Christmas trees to share with you. Very easy and fun craft to make.
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Since I am using what I have on hand this project will cost $0 for me to make, but for those that don’t have wood on hand you can easily go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and purchase a 4 x 4 piece of plywood for less than $7.00.
To make my trees I used a ruler and made skinny tringles on my board. I made two of each size.
- Tall tree – bottom line 8 inches (widest part) and the height 24 inches
- Medium tree – bottom line 6 inches (widest part) and the height 18 inches
- Small tree – bottom line 4 inches (widest part) and the height 14 inches
Using a circular saw I cut on the lines.
I cut a piece of 2″ x 1″ board to attach to the back of the tree with a nail gun.
This creates stands for my Christmas trees.
I sanded all the edges, front and back of the trees, took a clean damp cloth and cleaned the trees.
I painted the trees with red, green and white craft paint. Giving the trees two coats.
Using an eraser for the polka dots is a great way to create dots evenly. Dab the eraser in the paint and then dab it onto your tree.
For the top of the tree I am using Dollar Tree’s wooden stars.
Here’s how I added the stars to the top of each tree.
- Using my snippers I cut a notch in between two of the star’s points.
- adding some wood glue to the notch
- I placed the star on the tree making sure the point of the tree sat inside the notch.
- let the glue dry.
I added one coat of Minwax Polyurethane to all my trees.
And that’s it! I placed the trees on a table behind the sofa.
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Decorating our home on a budget is my thrill. I think a home can look beautiful without breaking the bank. Your home should bring the best out of you and make you feel happy. You should smile every time you enter your home. 🙂
Oh, I just love your Christmas trees! I’m a polka dot kind of gal. Pinned!
Thank you Allyson. I love how fun the trees are. So happy you like them.
Love these Terrie, super cute!!
Hey Terrie,
Well these certainly stole my heart! I am so “in,” to Christmas Trees this year that the house is starting to look like a mini forest. I ADORE these! You know you really have a way with wood projects and they always look so sharp too.
So great to Hop with you. Pinned and I will be sharing this post throughout the week on FB too.
Jemma
These are so pretty! I love how you painted them!
You have some serious woodworking skills, Terrie! Your trees are too cute and adorable! And they look perfect behind your sofa – blending in beautifully with your decor!
These are great Terrie. I made something similar last year with reclaimed wood and some vintage nails. Perfect for the Holidays!
They are perfect for sure. I will have to jump over to your blog and see yours you made. They sound really cute. Thanks Ann.
Adorable and fun. Thinking of so many different options for these using fabric, paint or paper.
Pinning for next year my friend!
Cindy
Exactly Cindy. It can be made to everyone’s liking by adding things differently. I love that. Good thing about a DIY right?
Oh my gosh! I love these!!! They are so cute. Pinned for later and will be scouring my garage for left over wood ASAP. 🙂
Thanks Jodi! I love easy projects and these really were. You can make them so many ways to fit your decor. Hope you finds some wood.
These are the CUTEST ever!! I love the assortment of colors and shapes. You are on clever gal!
Thanks Patti. I do love the fun pattern of the polka dots.
Every time I see a new craft that you do I think it’s my favorite. This one is so cute! Pinned, sharing and making!!!
Thanks Tammy. You know we are so much a like, which I love that! Thanks for all the things you do!