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    Home » Junk Creations » DIY Christmas Tree from Vintage Hardware

    DIY Christmas Tree from Vintage Hardware

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    This DIY Christmas tree idea using reclaimed hardware came to me in the middle of the night. I have a ton of reclaimed hardware so why not make a funky Christmas tree.

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    The tree was fun to put together. It did take a bit of time to find just the right sizes and types of hardware in my junk stash to make the tree. Deciding how to layer the drawer pulls and hinges was interesting to say the least. I could have played with the arrangement for days. Putting it together was the easy part. How cute is that tree! It is definitely unique and that's why I like it.

    reclaimed vingtage cabinet doorIt all started with this cabinet door. I bought the door at my favorite junk shop. I couldn't resist the chippy paint. The door has been in the workshop for a while and every time it caught my eye I thought of Christmas. The best part of the door was the cool pull. I think the red pull might be Bakelite but I'm not sure.

    Anyway, the cabinet door was the perfect size for my tree project. I've been spending a lot of time in the workshop organizing, putting things together, playing around. That's what I do. When I decided on the Christmas tree idea I went to my stack of crates where I keep all of my cool finds.

    hardware, Petticoat Junktion

    Can you believe all of this stuff. The crates contain hardware pulls, door hinges, saw blades, anything iron or metal.......and rusty seems to be the best. I've been collecting this stuff for years. The hardware can be really weighty so I store it in the cola crates.

    hardware Christmas tree

    I used E6000 to bond the strap hinges and hardware back plates to the door. The stuff smells yucky and you need to be in a well ventilated room when you use it. It does the job though. I planned to put some screws in the hardware after the glue dried but I don’t think they are going to come off so I skipped that step. That E6000 is some powerful stuff. Love it. I had all that hardware but what about a topper of the tree?

    junk jewelry stash for diy Christmas tree ideaNot only do I have a hardware stash.....I have a junk jewelry stash. There are jars and more jars and boxes full of jewelry bits and pieces on my storage shelves. I use a lot of the jewelry to make my Angels of Reclaim. But that's another story.

    diy Christmas tree idea

    I found the perfect tree topper in the stash. The rose/flower looked like it was made for the top of my tree but it was just a tad small. I went to my storage shelves once again and found the iron star nail to use as a backer for the rose tree topper. The tree is almost done...just one more thing.

    The red "I love Christmas" gift tag is to add a little color and well......just for fun. Sometimes one piece of the puzzle makes all the difference. If you like this tree you must see my extra sparkly hardware Christmas tree by clicking here...Sparkle and Rust Tree. For those of you who have asked about my Angels of Reclaim here are a couple of posts.....Assemblage Art Angels  and RosaAnne Angel.

    DIY Christmas tree idea from Petticoat JUNKtion

    DIY Christmas Tree Idea Using Reclaimed Hardware

    See my latest Metal Christmas Tree. It's the cutest little thing. Just click here....Christmas Tree  Made With Hinges.

    Thanks for stopping by and have a great day. Kathy

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    Comments

    1. Marie

      December 02, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      I always enjoy your junk'n trees and angels, Kathy. This one is no exception - very cute! Love the topper choice too. Pinned

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    2. ROSE LEFEBVRE

      November 22, 2017 at 3:26 am

      I LOVE it! Such a creative use of old hardware!

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    3. Naomi S.

      November 21, 2017 at 10:24 pm

      Kathy, I am so envious of all your crates of metal stuff. The angels are truly inspired. I went back and looked at that post. And Tenley's was darling. I think she takes after Grandma!

      I like the Christmas tree, too. Maybe I'll take a look in my junky storage--not nearly as organized as yours--to see if I have enough of anything to make a tree or an angel. I might have to go to the Restore if not.

      Thanks for the ideas! And Happy Thanksgiving!

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    4. Eliz~

      November 21, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      It's fabulous! I love it! Can't wait to see an angel from the jewelry!

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    5. Fran

      November 21, 2017 at 2:23 pm

      What a great idea! You are amazing!

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    6. Cindy Richter

      November 21, 2017 at 10:38 am

      So clever and how adorable! Seriously fabulous! PINNED!

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    7. Cynthia Murphy

      November 21, 2017 at 8:55 am

      I wish I had your stash of junk!! Love how you put things together.

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    8. Margaret Bramer

      November 21, 2017 at 7:36 am

      Can't wait to see the Angels of Reclaim!
      I too make angels and Christmas trees from jewelry and hardware.

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    9. Nancy

      November 21, 2017 at 6:52 am

      All those trees are so cute and clever. Love them!

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    10. Vickie

      November 21, 2017 at 6:51 am

      Love the rusty hardware for a tree! Such a cute idea and use for these pieces.

      Reply

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