I wasn’t going to post this “Pallet Christmas Tree” until next month. I honestly thought it would take that long to make. This was so incredibly easy. The hardest part is finding a pallet.
This is how my Pallet Christmas Tree came to be…
Last Christmas, I had come across one where the bulbs were actually glued to the pallet. It was just bulbs, no lights, garland, stump. It was beautiful, and sounded easy, so I jotted the idea down in my notes for Christmas 2014. I wasn’t sure how I would make mine look, but I would figure it out then.
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When we received our DIY Fire Pit Kit last Summer, I asked my hubby to save the pallet it came on. He actually didn’t hear me, and put it out to the curb. GHASP! Luckily I noticed it, and asked him to bring it back in, lol. It sat in our garage until last night. I brought it in and planned on sanding it, but I really didn’t feel like it, so I vacuumed all the dust/dirt off of it, and didn’t sand a thing. After all, I wanted it very rustic.
Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw something crawling. It was a tiny, tiny spider. I didn’t think much until I saw another, and another. Okay, the whole family was making an appearance, so I decided to hold up. We stuck it back outside, and sprayed the heck out of it with basic bug spray. Then I let it dry.
After about an hour, I brought it back in, and painted it with white paint I had on hand. Any paint will due. I purposely painted it lightly, so some of the wood would show through.
While it was drying, I collected the decorations. The Christmas lights I had, 90% of the silver & gold ornaments I had collected weeks prior from our local thrift stores. I decided on a silver & gold theme early on, so I also collected anything I could decorate the tree with including the silver & gold foil star garland. Little did I know, this stuff was going to work really well. It was easy to wrap around the nails.
The snow flake I bought for $1.99 at our grocery store, but the gold star on top and the star candle are both from the thrift store. The gold star on top had a bottom to it that we cut off.
So, I grabbed a handful of nails (glue did not work for me), and started at the top hammering the nails in. I’ve labeled the photo below with x’s where I put the nails. I started with the “female” end of the lights and I put the first bulb on the first nail to light up the star, and then zig zagged my way down.
Then, I did the star foil garland from nail to nail, allowing some of it to “coil” or “curl” here and there.
Then I attached the star just by putting it on the first nail. I did the same with ornaments hanging them like we do on a normal Christmas tree with the little hooks. I had to add a few nails in bare spots on the pallet to hang the ornaments there.
Lastly, my hubby cut a log in 1/2 for the stump and he screwed it in where you see the circle.
This is even prettier in person. We will cherish this Pallet Christmas tree for years to come. I’m in love with it.
I hope you make one!
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Julie this is soooo flippen cute and you did an awesome job girl!!!
That’s pretty cool! Love simple projects like this.
Very nice. Now my sister wants me to make her one. Problem is she lives 200 miles away and a pallet wont fit in our vehicles.
I own a horse riding facility, and this will be super cute in front of the barn. 🙂 Thanks for the idea!
Such a different & nifty idea! It’s sparkly ,what could be better?!
Paige.Rose
OK, I’m in LOVE with this pallet tree! I can’t wait to make one of my very own. Thanks for the inspiration!
So pretty! I’ve GOT to have one!
This turned out so cute!
You have totally outdone yourself on this one! I love it and will definitely be making one for myself, I even have a pallet or two hanging around!!!
Yeay!! It’s really easy, Donna!!
This is sooo cute!
Absolutely STUNNING!
Great job! I also am using nature and thrift items. Went to the woods gathered up branches a fallen limb’ leaves pine cones, etc. Whitewashed limb, branches wired together for the Christmas tree, sprayed leaves and pinecones silver and gold and used sparkly fabrics for ornaments. Mostly in pink. Finished it off with lavender sparkly mesh! Fun,fun,fun.if I can figure out how to send u pics I will. Not very good at technology! Thanks. Judy. Working on other nature inspired projects like old wood fence piece, whitewashed inspiration board with vintage mirror chalkboard paint and lots of inspiring pics. Sorry to go on and on, just love sharing with like minded creative who turn trash into treasure!!!
Everything you are doing sounds so fun, Judith! I would love to see photos! Maybe in an e-mail?
Love it! This is so look cute!!
I cant decide how big the pallet actually needs to be. I have quite a few but they are all a “perfect square”? I’m wondering if using two of them will make it to tall as one if actually a little more than half my height. Any suggestions? I can’t wait to get started!
Actually, I was able to figure out about how tall the one is that you used yourself, by counting the bricks in the wall and then doing the math for the height of the bricks and the mortar in between. I cant wait to get mine done, I’m vacuuming the dust and dirt off of it now 😀
Jolene, how big did you figure the deme signs were approximately? Thank you!
Sorry, meant to write…dimensions. 🙂
I never thought to measure the pallet, good thinking Jolene. Please send me a photo!!
How tall is the pallet you used?
Truly sensational…. I’m looking forward to making one without delay.
Enjoyed
Oh I just love this! Pinned and hoping to make very soon!
Oh my gosh! This is what I want to do for our privacy fence! It’s going to look great…thanks!
I have a pallet that when you stand it on end like yours is…..my slats run up and down rather than across. Will this still work???
Yes, you will just have to adjust the nails, but it should work too! You could turn it like mine as well.
I’m starting this project today. Got a free pallet in prefect shape from a friend. Where did you get lights with white wire? The ones I got from the dollar store have green wires. Thinking this will clash with the color scheme I want to use. Thanks!
I ordered mine on line, but try target.
Love love loved this. Ive made one for my Caffe and I’m so pleased with it!!
I would love to see it, Stacey!
This is gorgeous, and perfect for our porch. I can’t wait to make one! Thanks for sharing.
Julie, your Pallet Christmas Tree is amazingly affective!! thank you so much for sharing & inspiring me & many others, to make my/their very own special tree. ‘I may not make it this Christmas, but I will definitely have it ready for 2015’. Merry Christmas to you & yours.
Great idea! A pallet Christmas Tree would look great out here in the country! 🙂
A while back at a to find a few pallets for a project we were doing at work. All I did was call the local grocery store and other stores like walmart and the dollar store to find out if they had any I could take. They told me when they would put them out for trash pickup. Then I had my choice of free pallets. Easy peasy!
This is really great! I would love it if you shared this at my link party Welcome to the Woods Wednesday, over at http://backwoodbabies.blogspot.com. The party will be up, and ready Tuesday evening. Hope to see you there.
XOXO,
Sarah
I love this! I have a pallet tree but its wood from the pallet in shapes starting small at top to wide at the bottom in shape of a tree. I zigzagged my lights as well. You have a large pallet. It has 10 slats where mine is only 6.
You lucked out with the big one.
This is just pure awesomeness!!! Loved it, you made my top 20 DIY tree list!!! http://www.thatblackchic.com/2014/12/easy-peazy-diy-christmas-trees.html
this is the most creative christmas tree i’ve seen!! as well as being beautiful!
i shared this on my Facebook page and very popular 🙂
Thank you for sharing! XO
Love this, getting ready to make one now…what length string of lights did you use, anyone?
Thank you!!
Patti I just asked the same question below…did you make one and figure out how many lites?
LOve love love….but can I ask how many string of lites it took or how many feet? thanks..cant wai to make for my front porch…already have pallets from my hubbys work
oops so sorry never saw the question above mine asking same thing…would love a reply…
I used one string.
Woohoo! This would be so much easier than me trying to pull apart the pallet and then trying to saw the pieces. It looks too cute. Must get self motivated and do this.
I haven’t made it yet…because I’m still not sure of the lights…100 or 50 lights? Anyone know?? Or how many feet?
Help! ?
Patti-It depends on the size of your pallet, and your tree. When you wrap the lights around the nails back and forth, you can keep going until the light strand is at the end. No need to measure or count.
Thank you, Julie!!
What size of a pallet is used for this. I have a regular square one. Will this work?
What size is yours? Any size will work.
Julie…..I absolutely love the ‘chickness’ of this pallet Christmas tree, so feminine & sexy! ~ I will hit my favorite thrift shops starting tomorrow looking for cool & unique shaped ornaments! My favorite color is Aqua, & I love the silver & gold too, this looks easy (cuz I am not hands on crafty ~ all thumbs!). I love to décor & be creative, but sewing & using power tools isn’t my thing. This tree looks like something I just might be able to do! Thank you for the inspiration!
Fellow ginger – cant wait to do this with my two 14 yr olds next weekend. I just showed the boy and he is stoked!
Yeay!!!! That is awesome!!! ~ Julie redheacandecorate.com
One of my favorite Christmas projects from you! XO
Very nice idea
, love Dad in NY.
Good Job, love Dad in NY
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Your pallet Christmas tree is not only creative, but so beautiful! Love the rustic wood background and all of the elements you added for the tree.
Thank you, Vicki & Jenn! Can you believe I found most of the ornaments and even the star at the thrift store!? Crazy! Have a great Wednesday guys! ~ Julie
Great creative idea!!! Love it!!!
Thank you, Louise! Merry Christmas! ~ Julie
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I hope this finds you well! I wanted to reach out because I saw your post on Pinterest about a Pallet Christmas Tree and absolutely loved the idea. I am a freelance contributor for Taste of Home working on a round up piece of the best decorating ideas for Christmas. I’d love to feature this post in my upcoming piece and will of course link to and credit your website. Please let me know if you’re interested in being featured!
Thanks so much!
Hi Laura, I sent you an e-mail. Thanks!
I made my tree based on your pattern, thanks. I am planning to make several more to donate to a sale benefitting the children’s hospital. Have you ever sold any? I’m trying to decide on a price.
That is so amazing!!! I have never sold one, but mine is quite large. I would go for at least $200.00
Hi..just wondering what size pallet you used? It looks fantastic and can’t wait to make it!
Hi Alicia! It is 34 inches wide & 48 inches tall. It’s a big one, but you can use any size!
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