DIY Pallet Wood Christmas Tree Photo & Card Holder
The other day, as random bits of past projects littered the floor and I tried to gather them up and put them away, it struck me. These scrap pieces of pallet wood are almost perfectly graduated in size. I wondered what would happen as I started to arrange them on my garage floor into the meaningful pattern I was sure was there.
You guys.
I hate to throw things away. I know it borders on hoarding but at times like this I totally feel justified.
How to Make a Pallet Wood Christmas Tree
So there I sat laying out pieces of pallet board like a child laying out blocks feeling quite proud of myself when I realized I could totally make a Christmas tree out of these pieces. I didn’t know what I would do with it once I did but the pieces were practically begging to become O’ Tannebaum and who am I to refuse?
I grabbed another spare bit of cedar from those raised garden beds from last spring to attach all of the pieces to.
I used my staple gun to attach the pieces but if you don’t have that, wood glue will do. Also, if you don’t have scrap piece stockpiled like I do these are easy cuts for your electric saw.
Now.
Maybe you are better parents than me but I must confess that I often take a lot of pictures this time of year that never see the light of day. Even ol’ pics with Santa and that’s a shame.
I decided the top of the tree needed something so I painted a wood slice (from yet another project) with chalkboard paint and painted on a little star. I love how the black works with the weathered wood and little pops of red.
How do you display your favorite holiday memories?
For more Christmas projects or photo display ideas please check out my DIY Advent Calendar and my Pallet Photo Frames below.