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    Home » Holidays Seasonal » Christmas Tree Stand Box | Folds Flat for Storage

    Christmas Tree Stand Box | Folds Flat for Storage

    Modified: Nov 29, 2023 by Gail Wilson
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    Cover up that Christmas tree stand with a reclaimed rustic box. This easy project will have you smiling as soon as you're finished. Easy Fold Flat for storage. #MyRepurposeLife #Repurposed #Christmas #treestand #diy #reclaimed #easytostore via @repurposedlifeCover up that Christmas tree stand with a reclaimed rustic box. This easy project will have you smiling as soon as you're finished. Easy Fold Flat for storage. #MyRepurposeLife #Repurposed #Christmas #treestand #diy #reclaimed #easytostore via @repurposedlife

    Have you ever heard of a Christmas Tree Stand Box? What is it? It's sort of like a tree collar.

    I've wanted to make one since I saw the Scrap Wood Crate Christmas Tree Stand my friend Kim made a couple of years ago. I recently shared her project on my Facebook page, inspiring me to tackle this alternative to a Christmas tree skirt project! Oh, and there's a bonus feature of my Christmas Tree Box! It folds FLAT for storage. All the details ahead. . .

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    Let's see how this all comes together!

    Cut Boards to Fit the Christmas Tree Stand

    how to make a Christmas tree stand cover box

    My design is straightforward. I used reclaimed fence wood, but you could easily buy new wood planks for this project, which would be inexpensive. The planks were ripped on the table saw to make four "frames." I laid out the frames and set three fence planks on the frame. Then, I used my nail gun to "tack" the three boards to the frame. So easy! You could even go old school and use a hammer and nails.

    Four Equal Sides Make Up The Christmas Tree Stand Box

    Christmas tree stand pieces fold flat for storage

    Easy peasy! Four sides make a box. I could have stopped there, but I wanted to give it more detail—I made mine a few days after I saw Kim's and didn't realize I was practically copying her style. You know what they say about "imitation and flattery."

    Mark Your Diagonal Cuts

    mark cross braces for Christmas tree stnad box

    My X pieces are different since I wasn't following Kim's tutorial. Looking back at her post as I write this, I wish I had done these her way. After comparing our two projects, you can decide how you want to do yours. I cut one large crossboard on a 45° on each end. After placing that from top right to bottom left, I used another piece and marked it with a carpenter's square. I then cut it on the miter saw by locking the saw at the proper angle.

    trace line for angle

    I did the same for the bottom board. The cross pieces were tacked with the nail gun.

    Dry Fit Your Pieces By Clamping

    diy rustic Christmas tree stand box made from reclaimed wood

    I clamped the four sides of the Christmas tree stand together to ensure everything was coming together okay. If you remember from the earlier image, my plank boards don't go to the edge of the frame. That was pure laziness on my part because I didn't want to have to rip the plank boards. It worked to my advantage when putting the decorative Christmas tree box together.

    This is where my Christmas tree box is a little different. I wanted it to be collapsible and store flat 11 months out of the year.

    Door Hinges Make Box Fold Flat for Storage

    hinges make box sides collapsible

    I dug in my stash and found four door hinges that matched. The pins were removed from each hinge and cleaned using a sanding sponge. I want to ensure that the pins slide freely in and out of the hinges. You can see in the background that I have one hinge installed with the pin raised slightly, making it easier to remove.

    number hinged sides of Christmas tree stand box

    I numbered each of the four sides so that when I dismantle the Christmas tree stand box, I'll know how to reassemble it.

    How Do I Clean My Artificial Tree?

    wash artificial Christmas tree

    While I had the Christmas tree outside, I took the time to hose it off. Oh my gosh, what a difference it made in the sheen. The branches looked better and didn't irritate my skin when I decorated them as much as they usually do. I'm so glad I washed the artificial tree!

    Christmas tree box stand

    You can see that the tree stand fits pretty snugly in the box to cover it up. I don't have much space in my living room and didn't want to make the box larger than necessary. Because my space is small, I made my full sized Christmas tree into a corner tree. After setting it up this year, I realized it's not as much of a corner tree as a Half Tree. A well-known company sells half trees, but they are costly.

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    I seriously love how the box covers up my Christmas tree stand. For a long time, I debated whether I should stain, seal, or whitewash the Christmas Tree Box. In the end (for now), I decided to leave it as is.

    rustic fence Christmas tree stand collapsible box MyRepurposedLife.com

    I staged the wooden box and Christmas tree in the backyard. It makes the artificial Christmas tree look more authentic! This is a nice tree, especially now that I washed it!

    make a rustic box Christmas tree stand cover MyRepurposedLife.com

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    Do you love my new Diy Christmas tree stand box? I do. I've never enjoyed Christmas tree skirts because all the packages mess it up. However, I do love the new Christmas tree collars, but I much prefer this rustic box.

    Granted, the Christmas tree box may not be as visible when all the packages get placed under the tree, but I'm so glad I did this project. I wonder if the TV and tree will fit in the living room corner. I should have re-read Kim's post and followed her lead with the BUCKET idea--instead of my original Christmas tree stand! Then, I could have made the box slightly smaller.

    You can see how I made the Bless The Food sign by clicking that link.

    How do you disguise your Christmas tree stand?

    gail

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    Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
    Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

    About Gail Wilson

    Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
    Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

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    1. Pamela

      November 23, 2022 at 1:08 pm

      I had my husband make this a couple of years ago and I love it! My husband added piano hinges so it all stays together but still fold flat for storage. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!

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      • Gail Wilson

        November 24, 2022 at 10:05 pm

        Pamela,

        Thanks for letting me know your husband made one! I have a smaller tree now, thinking about making a new one this year. I'm trying to wrap my brain around how a piano hinge works to make it still fold flat for storage. 🙂

        gail

    2. Luann Bumgardner

      August 12, 2020 at 10:24 am

      What was the size of your box?

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      • Gail Wilson

        August 12, 2020 at 3:54 pm

        I'm not sure the size of the box. I made it to fit my tree stand. No bigger, no smaller.... it fits exactly into the box as it is.

        Sorry I can't be of any more help.

        gail

    3. Jessica Zimmerman

      December 05, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      Thank you so much Gail. I Can't wait to make mine.

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    4. Jessica

      December 05, 2018 at 8:20 am

      I really want to make this. Do you have any plans with measurements?

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 05, 2018 at 9:09 am

        Thanks Jessica for asking about the measurements. I made this to fit MY Christmas tree stand exactly, with no room to spare. The panels measure approximately 17.5 tall 19.25 wide. Your measurements would depend on the size of your stand. If you use the "bucket method" putting the bottom of your tree stand in a 5 gallon bucket you can try this size. However, a five gallon bucket is typically about 17.5 inches tall, so you may need to find one not so tall or make your panels slightly taller than I did. 🙂

        I just got my panels out last night and put them together. Since I numbered them when I made them, this was soooo simple!
        Good luck!

        gail

    5. Dani

      October 24, 2018 at 10:05 am

      Hi! It’s awesome! Thanks for sharing the plans!! When you fold it up, do those pins need to come out? I’m confused how the wood will lay flat. Thanks so much!!

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 24, 2018 at 5:08 pm

        Yes, the pins come out and store away with the flat sections of panels.

        gail

    6. Donna

      December 13, 2017 at 3:27 pm

      Gail this looks so beautiful. Love your idea of 1/2 a tree. What a brilliant idea!

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    7. Bliss

      December 06, 2017 at 8:06 am

      Adorable as usual. I too make some crate type things that come apart to lay flat, mine are three sided for big trees so they can just be slid under, but they could be four sided too and lay flat. I love them, I have given them as personalized gifts.

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 06, 2017 at 5:31 pm

        Awesome Ideas Bliss. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

        gail

    8. Serena @ atheist Diving

      December 06, 2017 at 12:36 am

      This is what I need for my Charlie Brown tree. Lol. It’s a horrible little tree that has at least a good foot between the stand and where the branches start! You did a nice job, and bonus points for the fact that it folds!

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 06, 2017 at 5:33 pm

        It sounds like this is just what you need Serena! I love using reclaimed wood for quick and easy (free) projects!
        gail

    9. Doris Styles

      December 06, 2017 at 12:33 am

      I love it!!

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 06, 2017 at 5:33 pm

        Thank you Doris! I appreciate you stopping by!

        gail

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