Scrap Wood Christmas Tree

Submitted by Andrea on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 2:06pm

Scrap Wood Christmas Tree

I've been eager to work on a project of my own after filling oodles of orders over the past couple of weeks, so last night I decided to use some of my leftover scrap pieces of wood from my custom signs to make myself a wooden Christmas tree to display on my front porch.

Scrap Wood Tree - Winter Front Porch

The only piece of wood I actually cut was the "pole" that holds it all together.  Otherwise, I just arranged random pieces of odd-sized planks until it looked a little like a Christmas tree, leaving some space between them. 

To attach it all together (which I did before painting, but that could be done after as well), I marked with a pencil where I wanted each board to go, then pre-drilled holes & put screws in opposite corners to secure them to the back board.

Scrap Wood Tree Tutorial

I used the same painting process that I use to paint my signs to make eight little mini signs that read "May your days be merry and bright!" 

Scrap Wood Tree - May Your Days Be Merry and Bright

Once everything was painted, I took some rough sandpaper and sanded the edges and top layer to give it a distressed and aged look.

Scrap Wood Tree Tutorial - Star

I was really pleased with the way this script font turned out & might just have to use it on a few more custom signs!

Scrap Wood Christmas Tree

Here's a look at it from above.  You can see that each board is a little different, different sizes, textures, etc.

Scrap Wood Christmas Tree

I'm just thrilled with how it turned out! I even had it set up out front before the clear coat was dry. :)  I know I'm going to love pulling this baby out each year.

Certainly, I'm not the first to come up with such a clever idea.  A quick search on Pinterest (follow me!) for "scrap wood tree" gives a lovely collection of eye-candy full of all sorts of creative versions of this hand-crafted decorating idea.

Now my house looks ready for the holidays! :)  How about yours?

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Comments

Katherine (not verified) says: Hello! Just wanted to let you
Submitted by Katherine (not verified) on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 6:06pm.

Hello! Just wanted to let you know that you have inspired me to make a tree such as yours. Sadly I did not have any scrap wood lying around, so I came up with the dimensions and picked up some lumber from Home Depot. I just finished sanding the pieces and by tomorrow I will hopefully have it painted and assembled. So far it stands 6 feet tall and is 3 feet at the widest. Thank you so much for the inspiration!!!

T'onna (not verified) says: I love this tree! Such a
Submitted by T'onna (not verified) on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 3:01am.

I love this tree! Such a cool and crafty idea!

T'onna
Submarine Sunday Link Party @ http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2012/11/submarine-sunday-8.html

Lelanie@To Sew With Love (not verified) says: I really love its aged look.
Submitted by Lelanie@To Sew With Love (not verified) on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 4:13pm.

I really love its aged look. It gives the sign its charm. Thanks for sharing, Andrea! We will be featuring this today on the blog, by the way.

Hugs,
Lelanie

Kammy's Korner (not verified) says: Congrats! You had the most
Submitted by Kammy's Korner (not verified) on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 9:57pm.

Congrats! You had the most viewed link last week on our Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday party which means.... you're being featured! :) Feel free to grab a featured button.

Rachel (not verified) says: I came over from the girl
Submitted by Rachel (not verified) on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 3:15pm.

I came over from the girl creative. I love this! I just might give this a try this year. Thanks for sharing.

Erin (not verified) says: Love the tree sign and all
Submitted by Erin (not verified) on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 11:36am.

Love the tree sign and all the signs in your shop are beautiful too!

louise (not verified) says: This is really cute. A
Submitted by louise (not verified) on Sun, 11/18/2012 - 1:36am.

This is really cute. A perfect tree for outside!

Anonymous (not verified) says: Oh so cute! Love your scrap
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 11/17/2012 - 1:06am.

Oh so cute! Love your scrap wood tree. I'm featuring it in the Spotlight this weekend at the PoPP. Thanks for linking it up.

Kim@NewlyWoodwards (not verified) says: This turned out so cute! I
Submitted by Kim@NewlyWoodwards (not verified) on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 12:28pm.

This turned out so cute! I love the sentiment and that it's large enough to make a statement as a porch decoration. Just adorable!

Stopping over from Serenity Now.

Varya @ Little Artists (not verified) says: Hi, visiting from TGIF Linky
Submitted by Varya @ Little Artists (not verified) on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 9:22am.

Hi, visiting from TGIF Linky party!
It is truly amazing. My father is really good with such things (wood craft and such) and seeing this I suddenly miss being closer to nature. I wouldn't try this here as we are in quite high humidity (South of China) but it is a really great idea to share with friends! Thank you!

PragmaticMom (not verified) says: I love your scrapwood tree
Submitted by PragmaticMom (not verified) on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 8:10am.

I love your scrapwood tree but I don't think I could ever pull it off. Your lettering is beautiful! I would, however, buy one. Do you sell them? You should! I could assemble it myself if the holes were predrilled but that is about it!

Kelley Grant (not verified) says: This is so cute!! I have a
Submitted by Kelley Grant (not verified) on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 12:51am.

This is so cute!! I have a bunch of pallets that would make perfect Christmas trees! Thanks for the idea Andrea!

Tammy @ P K Glitz (not verified) says: This is a great idea! We have
Submitted by Tammy @ P K Glitz (not verified) on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 11:35am.

This is a great idea! We have so much scrap wood around that this is probably very doable!

Kaye Swain (not verified) says: Oh how cute! And such fun for
Submitted by Kaye Swain (not verified) on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 10:47pm.

Oh how cute! And such fun for Christmas. Thank you for the lovely idea and delightful Rednesday visit.

Carissa (not verified) says: I love this idea! Pallet wood
Submitted by Carissa (not verified) on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 7:18pm.

I love this idea! Pallet wood art is awesome.

Crystelle (not verified) says: I love your tree..... Can it
Submitted by Crystelle (not verified) on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 12:39pm.

I love your tree.....
Can it come live at my house....???
It would look so great on my porch....
I promise I'll take good care of it....

No seriously1 This is super cute, and I may have to copy your idea! You are very talented....

hugs x
Crystelle

Danielle Lavoise (not verified) says: I love this! Totally making
Submitted by Danielle Lavoise (not verified) on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 8:57am.

I love this! Totally making this. I love making things from things I have laying around the house! New follower!
Danielle
www.thesweetpeapod.blogspot.com

Megan (not verified) says: This is adorable!
Submitted by Megan (not verified) on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 8:31am.

This is adorable!

Meeha Meeha (not verified) says: The yellow star is the cherry
Submitted by Meeha Meeha (not verified) on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 7:34am.

The yellow star is the cherry on top!

Anonymous (not verified) says: How did you do the lettering?
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 3:30pm.

How did you do the lettering?

Anonymous (not verified) says: This is super cute. How did
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 10/21/2012 - 1:07am.

This is super cute. How did you do the words? I love the font/script.

Anonymous says: Katie's Nesting Spot
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 10:43pm.

My goodness this is such a fun idea, and while there may have been other's to do one before you I have to say yours is my favorite. I love the winter white! Thank you for linking it up to A Crafty Soiree and please come by and see your project featured in the newest one!

Anonymous says: Love this! Featuring YOU
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 11:50am.

Love this! Featuring YOU tomorrow over on my blog at 11. Thank you so much for linking up to {wow me] wednesday last week. Have a Happy New Year!!

Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

Anonymous says: I like
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 11:46pm.

I really like this crafty decoration for the front porch !!

fabulous-ly folksy
- KAT -

Anonymous says: Wow this is amazing,love it
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 11:50am.

Wow this is amazing,love it :) would be great if you add your blog to my hop?
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Anonymous says: Love it! Glad I found you, I
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 10:21am.

Love it! Glad I found you, I will definitely be back!

Anonymous says: Love it!
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 11:23pm.

Love the tree. I really like how you can personalize it to different songs. You do beautiful work. I am a new follower visiting from Creative Juice Thursday. Vicky from Mess For Less

Anonymous says: Beautiful
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 8:31pm.

Your tree came out great! I made our tree out of driftwood this year. A fun change to the usual. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

Anonymous says: Cute!!
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 11:14pm.

I LOVE this! how cute! I might just have to copy it if I have a few free "minutes" to whip one up!

Leanne @ Because (I think) I Can

Anonymous says: Feature
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 1:21pm.

Featuring this week at Bacon Time. Merry Christmas.

Anonymous says: At first I assumed it was
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 1:00pm.

At first I assumed it was tiny but I really love how big it is!

Dianna
craft-a-spell.blogspot.com

Anonymous says: Pinned this! TOO CUTE:)
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 12:26pm.

Pinned this! TOO CUTE:)

Anonymous says: Just perfect!
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 2:40am.

Have seen a ton of scrap wood signs, and this one is hands down the best. Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-w.... Happy holiday! My

Anonymous says: I love the way this looks.
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 12:51pm.

I love the way this looks. Simply perfect for a front porch.

Anonymous says: That is seriously adorable!
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 11:14am.

That is seriously adorable! Makes me want to go dig through my hubby's pile of scraps to make on myself:) Stopping by from Serenity Now!
Kelli @Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM!

Anonymous says: Love it! I have so much
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 11:41pm.

Love it! I have so much scrap wood, I'm gonna give it a try tomorrow! Thanks!!

Anonymous says: Wow, looks awesome!! Love
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 2:50pm.

Wow, looks awesome!! Love this! Perfect touch for the front porch. :) Stopping by from Serenity Now!
Renee @ http://www.livinglaughingandloving.com/