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    Home » pallet projects » Scrap Wood Christmas Shelf with Hooks

    Scrap Wood Christmas Shelf with Hooks

    Published by Gail | Published November 27, 2015 | Updated December 5, 2022
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    How to make a scrap wood Christmas shelf out of pallet boards. This small piece is perfect for hanging stockings or towels, etc. #MyRepurposedLife #NickofTime #pallet #christmas via @repurposedlifeHow to make a scrap wood Christmas shelf out of pallet boards. This small piece is perfect for hanging stockings or towels, etc. #MyRepurposedLife #NickofTime #pallet #christmas via @repurposedlife

    It's Angie from Knick of Time, dropping in to share an easy tutorial to make a scrap wood Christmas shelf. Adding hooks to hang stockings and ornaments makes this a versatile project.

    turn scrap pallet wood into a festive Christmas shelf with hooks to hang stockings and ornaments

    Since you all are big fans of Gail's.projects, I know you have a pile of scrap wood, right?

    Well, today we're going to make a little dent in that pile of yours, okay?!

    We're in the long, drawn-out process of remodeling out entryway (you can see our progress here). We're putting pallet wood boards on the walls.

    Because of that project, we've accumulated a LOT of scrap pieces. I can't part with awesome scrap wood, so let's get started!

    Gather Your Scrap Wood

    pallet wood scrap

    First, select as many scrap wood pieces as you have stockings to hang, and cut them to your desired height for the stocking hanger. I cut my pieces 14" long.

    scrap wood stockings hanger tutorial

    Next, line the pieces up side by side, and measure the width, then cut 3 more pieces of wood to connect them together .

    I ended up deciding to stagger the pallet wood pieces, which you'll see below. So if you want yours staggered, you should do it now.

    Secure Shelf Boards

    stocking hanger tutorial 2

    Stain  the front with dark wood stain (I used walnut colored stain).

    Paint and Stain

    stained pallet wood

    You can stain the back side of your scrap wood Christmas shelf if you want, but since it won't show, I didn't bother.

    scrap wood 4

    Now, get out some red and white paint, and alternately paint each pallet piece, giving it a candy cane effect. You could do this step before you connect them, but I was winging it as I went along! 🙂

    painted pallet boards

    Then, get out your sander, and distress them to your heart's content, then attach cup hooks at the bottom of each pallet board. You can see I staggered the pieces at this point. I thought it added more visual interest this way.

    Sand & Distress

    scrap wood stocking hanger tutorial - Knick of Time

    I thought it had a bit too much blank space, so I cut another piece of wood to add as a shelf.

    scrap 5

    The shelf is screwed on to the back side, and is perfect for displaying small decor, like my antique ice wagon toy.

    Pallet Wood Christmas Shelf

    scrap wood Christmas shelf with hooks
    DIY scrap wood shelf with hooks for Christmas or Valentine's Day

    You can get double duty from this shelf, because the colors work great for Valentine's Day as well!

    The theme for my Christmas tree this year is "old-fashioned farmhouse", with lots of red and white gingham.

    I hope you'll drop in and visit me at Knick of Time here, and see all of the Christmas projects I've shared this year!

    See you next month!

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    DIY scrap wood shelf with hooks for Christmas or Valentine's Day by KnickofTime.net

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    About Angie

    Angie loves celebrating farmhouse style! She shares easy DIY project ideas, repurposed vintage decor and printable antique graphics and more at knickoftime.net

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    1. Sally

      December 17, 2015 at 11:02 am

      I was inspired by your adorable shelf and made a similar one. I'll try to post a pic, but I'm not sure if it will work. Thanks for your wonderful idea. I loved the stain under the paint method! https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/1513221_1671585193121652_348648444865836749_n.jpg?oh=d301c483416d56b7c6d35deada7c3977&oe=571D389F

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    2. Cheri Hins

      December 07, 2015 at 12:51 pm

      Such a sweet shelf. Thank you for the instructions. Just got 2 pallets yesterday. Going to give it a try.n

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    3. xzu

      December 03, 2015 at 11:43 am

      Such a sweet little shelf...and you've distressed it to perfection! I'd be of the mind to keep this up all year round, really, but then, I'm a big fan of red!

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    4. girlfromwva

      November 29, 2015 at 12:41 am

      really wonderful! may have to try this! thanks for easy to follow instructions.

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    5. gail@myrepurposedlife.com

      November 28, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      Angie,

      I love how you stained the wood under the paint. It makes the shelf look so old and rustic. Great job!

      gail

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    6. Laurel Stephens

      November 27, 2015 at 11:20 am

      This is adorable, Angie!

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