Woodworking Hub: 十月 2024

2024年10月29日星期二

Why I Built this Project

I've been busy building wood Christmas tree decor and thought, hey I could just add a back to one of those and turn it into a serving tray, so that's what I did. I love it!

Why We Love this Christmas Tree Charcuterie Project

Inexpensive, quick and easy to build
Customize the finish
Give it as a gift or sell at craft fairs
Fun holiday display
Doubles as holiday decor
Use from season to season
Easy to modify for size and depth
Build multiple sizes to display different types of holiday treats

Christmas tree tray plans

How I Built this Project

Start by cutting all of your boards according to cut list and layout the shape of tree prior to assembly.

wood tree

Build the base of the tree first using glue and nails.

base

Then glue and nail the tree together.

assembly

Next you will outline the tree onto a piece of 1/4" plywood and cut it out with a jig saw. (Check your scrap pile, or purchase a 2'x4' panel).

outline

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Glue and nail the plywood cut out to the back of the tree.

done

Complete with a food safe finish, I used a butcher block oil and stain. Before I filled it with food I also lined the tray with parchment paper.

food safe finish

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Free Plans to Build Your Own Christmas Tree Charcuterie Tray

Ready to build this yourself? Here's the free plans, enjoy!

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2024年10月14日星期一

Why I Built these Amazing Wooden Christmas Trees!

I love building holiday decor to make my home more festive. These Christmas trees are so fun and easy to build and add that fun holiday element for my home during the holidays!

wooden Christmas tree decor diy

Why We Love this Wooden Christmas Tree Decor DIY

Easy to store away between holiday seasons
Get the custom finish desired
Inexpensive, quick and easy to build
Great plan to build for friends, family or craft fair
Multiple sizes to create a "forest"
Easy to add decor items to dress up
Built using minimal tools

How I Built these DIY Wooden Christmas Trees

I cut all of my pieces according to the cut list and then sanded each piece before assembly.

cuts

You will want to clamp the top of the tree and make sure you are shooting the nails in at the correct angle.

clamps

For each section added to the top there is a 1/2" overlap, so I used my multi marking tool and set it to a half inch.

multi mark

I lined up the next piece with my mark, added glue and attached using brad nails.

attach

Flip and repeat. For the bottom tree section, I used a 1x spacer to hold it up and in place to attach the nails.

spacer

Finally, glue and nail the bottom section and it's time to finish! I decided to use spray paint on some and others I used stain. I love the stained "trunk" as an added accent!

bottom

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Free Plans to Build Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree Project

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Cedar Fence Picket Christmas Tree Decor

Why I Built this Project

I wanted to create easy Christmas tree decor with scrap lumber that I had on hand. Cedar fence pickets are only a few dollars if you don't have any scrap pieces laying around. I also had some scrap 1x3 pieces on hand, but you could also rip the fence pickets to get the back and bottom attached. Overall I'm super happy with this project that only took me about 30 minutes to build from start to finish. This cute tree adds the perfect festive decor for my countertop! I had fun playing around with how to top it off with some fun decor items from our local craft store. I love that you can use it with a candle or add an ornament to dress it up.