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Repurposed Hardware Christmas Tree Wall Decor

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I made a special repurposed hardware Christmas tree for our Home for Christmas Blog Hop. I’m joining fellow Hometalk DIY bloggers to bring you a bunch of new Christmas projects, home tours, crafts, and more.

Rusty Hardware Tree from reclaimed junk

 

My project is a  “tree” made from reclaimed hardware.

hardware stash Petticoat Junktion

 

The photo above shows a small part of my rusty treasures. Most of you guys know I have a whole stash of hardware and junk finds. 

reclaimed hardware project Petticoat Junktion

 

I pulled a few pieces of hardware to work with and also sorted through my sparkle and bling pile to find a suitable topper for the “tree”.

I dusted off the hardware and gave it a coat of  Howard’s wax in Golden Oak. The board is a reclaimed drawer bottom, dry-brushed with a little turquoise paint.

hot glue project Petticoat Junktion

 

I attached the hardware and bling to the board using hot glue. I keep my hot glue gun corralled in a stainless steel canister that make the perfect stand. I tend to burn myself with that thing if I don’t keep it out of the way.

wire hanger Petticoat Junktion

 

I drilled a hole on either side of the board near the top and added rusty reclaimed wire as a hanger.

wire wall hanger

 

The wire is pulled through the holes and twisted into loops on the front side.

Sparkle and Rust Hardware Christmas Tree Petticoat Junktion reclaim project

 

I added the reclaimed-hardware, sparkle-and-rust Christmas tree to the rustic mantel display I shared last week. The turquoise color and the rusty hardware complement the amber glass pieces.

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hardware Christmas tree

 

The new “tree” is a more colorful version than the first tree I made in 2012. The original hardware Christmas tree was a big hit. I’m always a little leery about trying to re-create a project.

how to make a repurposed hardware Christmas Tree

 

The re-creation is never as good as the original. What do you guys think of the new tree? How does it compare to the original? You can see the original by clicking here…..Hardware Christmas Tree Version 1.

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Kathy founded the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion in 2011, where she shares tutorials on how to paint furniture and repurpose thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, The Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines.

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29 Comments

  1. Congrats on being featured in a magazine. Your project tree is awesome. Love your blog, so inspiring.

  2. Debra Hubbs says:

    That is awesome! Congrats! I love this project, came out perfect. Inspiring as well.

  3. Congrats! How exciting to have a project featured in a great magazine!!!

  4. Gorgeous! I love how you reused old hardware and I think the new color is fantastic! Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday!

  5. creatively living says:

    I love it! Great idea!

    Thanks for sharing on Monday Funday!

    Holly @ Creatively Living

  6. Cynthia - Clockwork Interiors says:

    Both trees are pretty spectacular! Very creative. Thanks for sharing!

  7. Marie from The Interior Frugalista says:

    Kathy, I’m featuring your awesome Christmas Tree at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party this weekend. Thanks for linking up with us and Merry Christmas!

  8. Lynn at Quaker Hill Farm says:

    I like it better than the 2012. Love the turquoise color. Thanks for sharing this idea.

  9. Audra @ Renewed Projects says:

    Wow! These turned out great! I love the turquoise wash you gave the board. So pretty.

  10. Amy @ Stow and Tell U says:

    I simply LOVE your junk tree. The color combo of the turquoise and rust is just so pretty!

  11. Love them both but am partial to smaller one!! Love your talent and imagination!! Merry Christmas !

  12. Joyce @ QN says:

    This one is better in my opinion! It’s the turquoise and the top piece – just wonderful. Did you share how you did the turquoise? Couldn’t find anything – care to share? It’s a great project for sure….

  13. You want to know which we like best . Oh that is a hard one, but I guess if I had to I would say the first one, but only because I love the blue back ground more that the white. I think it goes better with the rust.

  14. Funky Junk Interiors says:

    Ohhhhh Kathy…. all I want for Christmas is for Santa to deliver me a little more junk, so I can make cool things like this. ADORE!

  15. Marie from The Interior Frugalista says:

    Kathy, I knew this was yours before I even opened the link! You know how much I love your junk angels and these are no exception! Love the washed blue background – so pretty. Pinned to share 🙂

  16. Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says:

    Wow Kathy – this tree and art are adorable! You are always so resourceful and creative! Happy to be on the hop with you! Merry Christmas!

  17. HI Kathy – Visiting as a fellow contributor to the #HomeForChristmas blog tour. I love your work and was excited to see this project – you certainly did not disappoint! Love it!!! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! Hugs, Holly

  18. Jill Flory says:

    This is so cue and fun! Love it!

  19. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says:

    I LOVE this!! I so want to make one now but my hardware stash isn’t nearly as impressive as yours. 🙂

  20. Michelle L says:

    Your tree is amaaaazing! And I am so jealous of your stash!

  21. I really like those “trees” and will have to make some myself next year!!!

  22. Another beautiful creation Kathy! Merry Christmas!
    ~Tami

  23. Be still my heart, Kathy you have a great stash of goodness. Oh my! Love the tree art!

  24. Brooke Riley~Re-Fabbed says:

    This is FABULOUS!!! So creative. I am definitely going to give this a try. I love it, and I am pinning it. Thank you, Kathy! Merry Christmas.

  25. Sara @ Shabby Grace Blog says:

    I just adore this! It’s so my style and I’m super jealous of your rusty treasure stash!!!! ☺️

  26. SONJA HANSEN says:

    I am enchanted with your second one. I think the turquoise adds a spark. I think the first one almost has too many pcs , but both are very clever. Keep your good stuff coming.

  27. Sherry Fram says:

    Absolutely adorable!

  28. Angie @ Knick of Time says:

    This is too cute, Kathy! Gotta pull out my rust junk box and find things to make it – pinned it!

    ~Angie

  29. April R - Uncookie Cutter says:

    Now those are adorable! What a great idea! Merry Christmas!