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    Home » pallet projects » Pallet Wood Christmas Tree diy

    Pallet Wood Christmas Tree diy

    Published by Gail | Published December 18, 2018 | Updated October 30, 2022
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    Using pallet wood and cedar shingles you can make this Pallet Wood Christmas tree. Easy step by step instructions. No cedar shingles? Wood Shims work too! #repurposed #christmastree #palletwood #diy #decor via @repurposedlife

    Hi diyers, it's Joan from Scavenger Chic. I have a great pallet wood Christmas tree project to share with you!

    Pallet Wood Christmas Tree

    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy

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    Cedar Shingles and Pallet Wood Christmas tree diy

     This is actually a super easy diy, and it goes together really quickly if you have all the supplies on hand.

    The first step is to gather the pallet wood you're gonna use for your tree backing. This pallet wood was just under 3 feet in length though you can use any size you have, just trim it down so it is all the same length.

    Cut to length-attach to braces

    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy

    Attach the pallet wood together from the back with  a couple more pieces of pallet wood screwed together.

    Cedar Shingles for Christmas Tree Decor

    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy

    For my tree, I used several of these cedar shingles cut into 8 slats per board. These boards don't have to be exact, just close to the same size. If you don't have shingles, a pack or two of wood shims would also work.

    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy

    For the best look, the wood should be slightly thicker on one end than the other.

    Lay out Christmas tree design

    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy

    On the pallet wood backing, you can start laying out your tree starting from the bottom. The thinner side of the slat is always at the top. A dry fit helps to design the pallet wood Christmas tree.

    Continue to stack shingle pieces to form Christmas Tree

    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy

    Continue to  lay out the pieces until your tree is nice and full.

    Optional-whitewash shingle boards

    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy

    You could leave your tree with that nice cedar color...I wanted a white tree. Each of my tree pieces were whitewashed with white paint mixed with a bit of water. There is no set recipe for watering down paint, if your paint is too thin, add more paint. If the paint goes on too thickly, add more water. Very scientific.

    Attach shingle pieces with Liquid Nails

    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy

    The tree was attached to the pallet wood with construction adhesive (Liquid Nails). Just a glob wherever the slats would hit either the pallet wood or another slat. Keep adding slats until you have a nice full tree. Also added a tree trunk, a small log cut in half.

    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy

      The tree was basically done, but it needed a little something.

    Cut star topper with scroll saw

    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy

    Of course, a star. This star was cut out of thin plywood with a scroll saw.

    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy

    Add ornaments to pallet Christmas Tree

    You could leave the rustic tree as is, or with  a few finishing nails,  it's a fully decorated tree.

    Pallet Wood Christmas Tree
    Christmas tree made from cedar shingles and pallet wood, easy diy


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    Easy diy Pallet Wood Christmas Tree

    Still need more pallet wood Christmas tree inspiration? This is my pallet wood tree from last year.

    Advent Calendar Christmas tree, cedar shingles, wood christmas tree

    Or this years...another chance for you to make a tree from cedar shingles. This one is just over 6 feet tall and does double duty as an advent calendar.

    Joan

    Click Here for more information about dismantling pallets.

    see more of Joan's projects here

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    Joan is always searching for new projects and new ideas to try and use. Her goa is to inspire you to fill your own home with unique and fun ideas.

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    1. Angie

      November 24, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      All of your wood trees are awesome, Joan, and this you new one is too!

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    2. Mindi

      November 20, 2015 at 10:51 am

      I have always loved your trees Joan!! Maybe this will be they year I make one!! Great job!!

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      • Joan

        November 20, 2015 at 9:04 pm

        Thanks Mindi, I know you're handy with a saw and these are so easy.

    3. Betsy

      November 19, 2015 at 10:17 am

      I LOVE all of your fabulous trees!! I'm with you, there's no way I'd venture out on Black Friday. Thanks for inspiring us at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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    4. Heather

      November 19, 2015 at 8:09 am

      Hi Joan, you've done a wonderful job (as usual) with these adorable trees. Love the rustic feel, and the fact that this now becomes an heirloom to hand down...thanks for showing us the details! Scavenger Chic is one of my all time favorite blogs, and it's such fun to see what you get up to!

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      • Joan

        November 20, 2015 at 9:03 pm

        What a sweet compliment. Thank you so much.

    5. Rachelmary Audette

      November 18, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      Wow so cool .I love this lady.everything she does is so very creative ,while using simple items.Ilook forward to her.

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    6. gail@myrepurposedlife.com

      November 18, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      Joan,

      I love all of your rustic trees, and the tutorial you shared today for the pallet wood Christmas tree is so sweet! It's simple, but ohhh how perfect!

      thanks for a great tutorial!

      gail

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    7. Bliss

      November 18, 2015 at 9:44 am

      Love it yes I do. Pinned it yes I did. Have some cedar slats to make one yes I shall.

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      • Joan

        November 18, 2015 at 5:58 pm

        If you already have the cedar slats, you definitely have to. I think it's fate.

    8. Wendi @ H2OBungalow

      November 18, 2015 at 7:52 am

      Absolutely love these..everyone of them! Pinned and sharing on my Facebook page. You are so clever Scavenger Chic!!

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