While planning our Christmas decorations I decided to make some new items. I cherish our heirloom decorations, but I wanted something new too, therefore, I decided to DIY the new tree decorations, stockings, blanket ladder, and tree box.
Since all our walls are white we needed something to warm up the decor so I wanted to add wood tones to our Christmas decor in the dining room. Hence, the Scandinavian Christmas Trees would be easy using the leftover wood from the blanket ladder and using the same vinyl designs I used on my DIY Christmas ornaments.
Trees and gingerbread houses
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Those cute little gingerbread houses we made with the leftover wood (you can see how HERE.)
How to Make Wooden Christmas Trees
Supplies and Tools
- 2 x 4 wood scraps
- Table saw
- Sandpaper (100, and 200 grit)
- Pencil
- Patterns
- Stain
- Chemical Gloves
- Foam
- Vinyl Decal
Wood Tree pattern traced on the wood
Use your printed pattern and trace out the trees on the wood (this is will be your cut line.)
To establish the correct angle for each size of trees you will need to line up the traced line on the right side of the tree starting at the top point. Then push the miter fence to meet the bottom of the block of wood and secure the fence at the angle.
Note: Each size of the tree will be a different angle.
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Cutting the tree at an angle
We added a piece of painters tape to mark the center of the saw blade.
Using a piece of upholstery foam to apply wood stain
To cut the other side you will turn it over and cut in the same fashion as the first.
Cutting the last side of the tree
Once the trees are cut out you are ready to sand any rough edges first with 100 grit sandpaper and then again with 220 grit sandpaper.
Unfinished Wooden Trees
For our favorite method of staining, we use a piece of upholstery foam and simply dip the foam into the stain and apply it to trees. Follow the manufacturers instructions on the can.
Staining wooden trees
Wooden Trees Stained
Wood trees and vinyl decals
Finished wood trees
Pretty wood trees displayed during the night with candles
More Beautiful Christmas Tree Ideas
Since our family room was under construction I wanted some Christmas decorations in the dining room. Therefore, I asked Mr. Kippi to make us a blanket ladder for our Christmas stocking. I made these stockings to match my Christmas decorations in my dining room. You can find my Christmas stocking pattern and instructions in this post.
Farmhouse Christmas Stockings displayed on our DIY Blanket Holder
All of the Christmas ornaments were my favorite DIY project. The embroidery hoop ornaments and bulbs were easy and inexpensive.
Farmhouse Christmas Tree, homemade ornaments, homemade stockings, and Scandinavian style wooden trees
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Using your wooden trees with all your decorations. This gorgeous Advent Calendar I made with craft paper and old Christmas cards see how I make it HERE.
Advent calendar completed
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Happy Crafting,
Kippi
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This is so cute! Thank you for participating in our linky party!
Love these. I guess I must be drawn to your images. Last week I found your santa/gnomes this week it’s these trees. I love the minimalist look of them. Thanks!
Love your minimalist Scandi Christmas trees, Kippi! A great idea for recycling scrap wood. Pinned
Thank you so much for sharing! Your project is absolutely darling!
What a great addition to our linky party! We are so happy to have you!
I love this idea Kippi! Pinned so I can try this later. Be sure to look for your feature on Charming Homes and Gardens this Wednesday.
I love these so much and am excited to feature them this week at Charming Homes & Gardens! Thanks so much for sharing the inspiration!
Love these scandi Christmas trees Kippi, now I know what to do with my scrap wood! Gorgeous Christmas stockings and ladder too! Hope you have a lovely weekend!