Diy Wooden Trees - The Shabby Tree (2024)

by The Shabby Tree | Aug 9, 2019 | Uncategorized | 11 comments

When decorating my home I love using trees of all shapes and sizes. I knew I wanted some type of small wooden trees. If you love the farm house look that is out every where right now then your going to want to make a few of these.

The supplies you will need are: a piece of wood( I got this piece of wood from Home Depot for $10.00) your size of wood depends on the size of trees you want to make. You will also need some safety goggles,a saw and paint which is optional.

First thing I did was draw my triangle onto the wood. This will be the shape for your tree. You can make this how ever tall you want. I will be making 3 different sizes. I just marked a dot on center of wood and drew my lines to each corner.

Once your tree is drawn then it’s time to cut. I just cut down each line with my electric saw.

I did this process three times making three different size trees.

Now I want my trees to stand straight up. You can lean them against a wall but I decided to add some of the scrap wood to the back of each tree. This is giving the tree a better thickness so that it will stay straight up.

I just cut and drilled some scrap incessantly of wood to the back of each tree at the bottom.

My wood was just an unfinished piece of wood so I decided to paint them. You can paint or even stain your trees . I am using some cream chalk paint and adding a stained wax on top.

You can leave your trees just like this or you can add some battery operated lights.

I put tiny nails down both sides of one tree. I then zigzagged the lights wrapping around each nail.

This is such a quick and cheap diy. I love how they turn out and it’s something you can use all year long.

Mary Frances Waljeron August 26, 2019 at 1:45 pm
Oh my I love it all..makes my mind go crazy wanting to do it NOW.
Candi Fosteron August 28, 2019 at 6:41 pm
Thank you it’s easy and beautiful. I think I can do this one.
Susanon September 1, 2019 at 12:53 am
Love love the trees!
Let’s face it, I love everything you dream up♥️
Lea Annon September 5, 2019 at 1:50 pm
I have been looking for an idea for something to put on my mantle and saw your vlog on youtube last night. I’m so glad I found you and this idea!!!
Annette Valdezon September 9, 2019 at 3:28 pm
Such a affordable and easy way to make these cute trees! I honestly never thought I could craft but your ideas honestly opened my eyes to being more creative when I’m shopping. Thank you so much!
Darlene Simonson September 12, 2019 at 8:46 pm
I’m having so much fun following you. I’ve never made crafts! I recently retired and found you and I’m obsessed. I bought 4, 3’ lit trees and I love having the white lights on all day! I visit Walmart, Joann fabrics and the dollar tree just about every day. I’m making Christmas ornaments now! Thank you for your inspiration❤️ ( I’m from the Pittsburgh, PA area.)
VB Brownon September 12, 2019 at 8:51 pm
Is that pine you are using? Does the thickness matter?
Sandyon September 12, 2019 at 10:10 pm
Love these trees. You are so talented and self sufficient.
Renita Andersonon October 10, 2019 at 7:23 pm
I’m so glad I seen you on Facebook I watch you all the time thank you for great ideals
Debbyeon November 16, 2019 at 6:01 am
These trees are soo stinkin cute!! I am also planning on making them. I would think that you can use any type of wood you prefer. I am going to use 1” pine for mine.
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