Want to build a wooden Christmas tree? Here are a TON of DIY wooden Christmas tree ideas with plans and step by step tutorials!
I love buying Christmas decorations, but I really get a lot more joy from making them from scratch.
Wood elements are and have been trending for a while now. Wood is a great way to bring in a natural element and can go with any home style from boho to rustic farmhouse!
Building a DIY Christmas tree is a great way to have an alternative Christmas tree, to decorate your front porch, or to craft homemade tabletop decor.
Wooden Christmas tree crafts can use:
- Lumber
- Scrap wood
- Branches or twigs
- Driftwood
- Dowels
- Paint sticks
- Popsicle sticks
- Wood slices
- Pine cones
- Pallet wood
Wood trees are an awesome thing to incorporate into your holiday decor!
How do you make a Christmas tree out of wooden pallets?
It's easy to make a Christmas tree out of pallet wood! Cut a piece to your desired height to create the trunk, then stagger boards of descending length up the trunk. Center them and nail in place with small nails! Ta da - a pallet Christmas treee!
How do you put lights on a wooden tree?
You can wrap string lights around the branches of a wooden tree. Or, use small clear command hooks to hang them in place!
How do you paint a wooden Christmas tree?
You can paint a wooden Christmas tree with:
- Acrylic paint + brush
- Wall paint + roller
- Spray paint
Trees of any size can be hand painted to add embellishments that look like lights, ornaments, or even detailed pine tree branches!
How to use DIY wooden Christmas trees outdoors
You can put anything outdoors, but it will last longer if you use an outdoor sealant. This is the process that we use to prepare wooden items to be used outdoors!
How do you make a simple wooden Christmas tree?
Wondering how to make a wooden Christmas tree? There are a TON of ways to make a simple wooden Christmas tree! Here are my favorite DIY wooden trees and wood Christmas tree plans to inspire you!
These free wooden christmas tree patterns make it easy to DIY a professional looking Christmas tree craft!
DIY Wooden Christmas Tree Ideas
Want to make a DIY wooden Christmas tree? Here are a ton of ideas to inspire you!
Get the printable PDF plans to build these wooden Christmas trees. They can be customized with wrapping paper to match your decor!
A cool wooden christmas tree craft using driftwood or branches!
How to make a boho twig style christmas tree from dowels!
If you have a rustic vibe going on, consider this style wooden tree!
I am a sucker for anything Grinch, and these crooked trees are perfect!
I love the softness that the fabric brings these trees and you could mix it up for different decor!
Here's a simple slatted option with lights added on!
No cutting needed - just paint for this plywood tree.
Here's a stacked block tree, with buffalo plaid giving it that farmhouse vibe.
I love this wall hanging wooden tree shelf for displaying smaller items
This is a cool stacked block tree and you could customize the words!
I love the look of these intertwining plywood 3D trees!
Use popsicle sticks to craft these tabletop christmas trees!
I love the idea of using molding for a unique texture of wooden tree.
Branches are connected to make this christmas tree card display!
How pretty are these scrap wood trees on a wooden mantel!?
Get a mud cloth look with this technique
This wooden tree doubles as a bird feeder!
Gather wood slices - or buy them at the craft store - to make this tree art!
Paint sticks are a cool way to incorporate wood into tree decor!
This wooden tree is covered with knobs to look like ornaments!
Use pine cones for the tree bushiness on this tabletop decor!
These wooden trees hold lights and are perfect for porch decor!
How cute are these little wooden triangle trees? Perfect for ornaments!
This big floor tree is perfect for holding Christmas cards!
Another #D tree, this one in tabletop size and buffalo check pattern!
Another great scrap wood Christmas tree idea!
I love the whimsical zig zag of this wooden tree!
Gather some twigs to make these cute lil Christmas trees!
String up ornaments in the frame of this little table top tree!
Use scrap wood to make this slat style door hanging tree.
Here's a simple dowel and wood tree!
This wooden tree shelf is perfect fo displaying collectables!
What's your favorite DIY Christmas tree idea?!
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