DIY Christmas Tree
Reclaim Junk Project
I know some of you guys are thinking “Why is she making Christmas stuff when we haven’t celebrated Thanksgiving yet”? The answer has to do with being a DIY blogger and sharing ideas with ya’ll. If you see something that inspires you on here, on Pinterest, on Facebook, or on another blog, then you have time to gather supplies and make the craft.
Today I’m sharing an idea that can be re-created with any number of things. You probably have everything you need to make a similar project just laying around in a junk drawer. Everyone has a junk drawer….right?….I have several. I love my little tree.
I used this piece of reclaimed tin that has been in the shop forever.
And these wood checkers from my favorite junk shop.
And a garden faucet and tiny piece of wood from my junk stash.
{notice how “junk” seems to make it’s way into every sentence}
I used the glue gun to adhere everything to the tin….while drinking my morning coffee.
Then I cut a piece of wire for a hanger and….
ta-dah!
Even though the Christmas tree is all ready to go…I won’t be hanging it on the wall for the holidays until after Thanksgiving 
Are you going to try this project?
What other things could we use to make the tree?
I’m all ears!
Have a great day.
Carole H says
As soon as I saw the picture I knew it was from you. So darling and easy to make. Great job and love the junk!
Dorothy says
Kathy, love the little tree. Sometimes it just takes a picture to get the wheels rounding. Happy Holidays
[email protected] Interior Frugalista says
That is stink’n cute Kathy. You are so creative!
chris aka monkey says
okay i didn’t mean nothing bad i know every blogger has to jump ahead to inspire us non creative types and i appreciate it this tree is the cutest love it your mind is awesome xx
Kathy Owen says
I know you didn’t mean anything bad Chris! Love you! I thought it would be good to explain some of the reasoning behind what I post about. You actually helped me. Thanks
Wendy Johnson says
i love your tree but you have a way cooler junk drawer than I do if that is whats in it.lol
Janice says
I was wondering what you would make with those checkers. I am so impressed! And you even used one of the garden faucet knobs! How clever!! I love everything about this junk creation!
Kathy Owen says
ah, thanks Janice!
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
This is really cute Kathy! Shared it on my facebook page. You’re so clever! ~ Angie
Kathy Owen says
Thanks for sharing Angie!
Judy says
That is such a cute tree -you are very clever. I thought of something else you could put on your branch tree-large rusty bells tied with ribbon or twine. You could hang some ornament made out of bird seed also. The birds would like that. Keep up the good work.
Kathy Owen says
great ideas Judy!
Stacey says
My junk isn’t as good as your junk! That turned out adorable!
Paula says
Ladies, I’ve discovered Angie’s secret!!! Look closer at the photo…there it is: BLACK COFFEE! Now I know how u stay so motivated. I gotta start drinking mine black!