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I’ve put together many DIY Christmas tree decor pieces over the years. I didn’t realize just how many until I started looking back at old Christmas projects. I made the trees from junky stuff.
I love using reclaimed hardware, drawer pulls, etc. to make unique items. You can do the same. I bet you have some things in your junk drawer, garage, or workshop, you could use to make something fun.
Maybe these projects will give you some ideas. You don’t have to make a Christmas tree. The first project on the list is from 2012.
DIY Christmas Tree Decor
Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree (click here)
This was my first tree and it’s also still my favorite. I had this old reclaimed door with handle and hinges still attached and I went from there.
This photo of my junk hardware stash was taken in 2012 also. The stash has grown considerably since then. I have a good selection of vintage furniture pulls and knobs, door hardware, old tool pieces, and misc. metal junk items.
You never know what might come in handy so I pick up any odd or fun looking piece.
I gathered hardware parts and pieces and put the tree together using hot glue and a few screws. The flower topper is a piece of vintage jewelry.
It’s now 2020 and the hardware tree is still in one piece and a favorite of my Christmas decorations.
The little DIY reclaimed hardware Christmas tree is similar to the first tree but on a smaller scale. I really like that green piece. Trying out different junky pieces in different places is half the fun of putting these guys together.
To get a look at this project click here….DIY Reclaimed Hardware Tree.
Checker Game Piece Tree (click here)
The checker tree has a garden spigot topper. I made several projects from garden spigots but haven’t done any recently. I need to get on that. The tree is on a vintage tin. The hanger is rusty reclaimed wire.
Always check the local thrift stores, Goodwill, Salvation Army, and flea markets for inexpensive objects to work with. This bag of checkers was cheap!
Silver and Gold DIY Christmas Tree with Vintage Jewelry Topper (click here)
This piece is a little different from the first two. I painted the tree on a blank white canvas using frog tape as guides. The colors are silver and gold metallics. The tree topper is a vintage earring.
Partridge in a Pear Tree
The partridge in the pear tree was a fun stencil project. The frame is a junky find and the color is original.
That little partridge is so cute and I love the curly cue branches of the tree.
Sparkle And Rust Tree
I made this tree last Christmas. It’s a favorite of mine too. The board is a reclaimed drawer bottom. I tried to do something a little different with this tree. Most of the hardware is not flat like the first tree. Adds depth to the tree and I like it!
The rhinestone topper came from my jewelry stash.
Guess what. I forgot about my sisal rope tree. Don’t know how I did that. Makes number six for diy trees.
Sisal Rope Tree
The sisal rope tree is perfect for the home with nautical decor. It’s really easy to make too. Get all the details here…sisal tree.
Christmas Tree Garland | Ornament
How about some trees that don’t involve hardware? These trees are warm and soft.
Old quilts that have seen better days (cutter quilts) are great for upcycled projects like the Christmas tree garland I made. Take the trees off the garland and they can be ornaments. Change it up each year. See the project here.
5 Funky DIY Trees
Hope you liked the tree review. Which is your favorite? I bet you have some junky pieces you could make a tree from. Get creative.
I’ll see you guys later. Have a good day, Kathy
MaryJo Materazo says
These are great! I love old crusty hardware too so this is great inspiration for a Christmas project. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas!
Candice says
I have a junk collection too that I hold onto awaiting the perfect project. But mine isn’t near as impressive as yours. Love love love this project!
Barbara Warner says
Kathy,
You are part genius and part angel! I love these trees and the resources you used to make them. I have “copied” all of them so I can work on these pieces through the year. I donate a lot of my “art???” to a local thrift store so they can earn money to help our community. Thanks so much for sharing your talents and ingunuity!
Alice Hanson says
Kathy,
Just darling! They certainly are fun projects to do! Us junkers have the stuff for sure! Merry Christmas!
Smiles,
Alice
Kathleen Lunsford says
You are so original with your decor pieces, Thanks for all the great ideas.
Cheryl Atkinson says
Kathy, those are awesome!!.I love them. I’m going to start looking out for junk to do that. I love all of them.
Kathy Moreland says
Oh my, it’s too hard to pick a favorite. Great ideas! I need to look around and see what I can find to give this a try! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Holly says
Hi Kathy – Oh my goodness I love your trees! Wishing you and yours the merriest and the most blessed Christmas and holiday season! Hugs, Holly
Lisa J. Donath says
I love them!!!! How clever:)
Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
Love them all, Kathy but I have to say my favorite is the one you made last year. Love how all the junk finds pop against that pretty dry brushed turquoise paint.
Naomi S. says
These are quite fun! It’s a tie for my favorite between the one with the hardware on the turquoise drawer bottom and, surprisingly to me, the very simple one with the earring on top. I just really like the clean lines and simplicity of that one.
Great show and tell!
Dorothy says
Love love love. Right up my alley. Merry Christmas
Jonni says
You always amaze me! Love.
Bonnie says
I like the first tree that you made the best also and my second favorite is the one you made last year. I really like the idea of using old handles and hinges. That’s such a creative idea.
Vicki says
Creativity everywhere. Thanks for sharing.
rose l. says
I am loving your creative trees. I am crazy for the one on turquoise colored wood! Matches my colors.
Ivory says
Anything old I love it. I love them all
LORIANN says
super cute!
Gail says
I LOVE…all of these! You are my inspiration to attempt making these gems! I’m in the process of gathering the treasures required! Thank you Kathy! ?
Gail says
Also…hope you are going to share the ?? again!
Laurie says
I love the first one and the Partridge in a pear tree ones. You did a marvelous job!!!! Thanks for sharing these with us.
Barb says
Kathy,
I love ’em! I’d be proud to hang one anywhere in my home. I especially like the checker pieces one. Thanks for passing on ways to repurpose rusty old pieces or odd “no mates” pieces.
Dena says
Love all of them! Partridge in a Pear Tree is my fav!
Tami Toppen says
Very cute and creative!