Notch- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 3–6 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
Check out how to make a DIY flush mount wall Christmas tree! This is a perfect option for tight spaces to display ornaments or decor! You could even use this as your Christmas tree for minimalist style!
Tools
Essential
- Drill / Driver
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Table Saw
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board of choice, 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 8' 8' | 1 board |
| 1 1/4" Kreg Screws | 30 each |
| Kreg pocket hole plugs | 30 each |
| Picture hanging hooks | 2 each |
| Stain or paint | 1 each |
| Wood glue | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Base 1 | 1 | 2" × 3" × 20" |
| Base 2 | 1 | 2" × 3" × 16" |
| Base 3 | 1 | 2" × 3" × 12" |
| Base 4 | 1 | 2" × 3" × 8" |
| Sides | 6 | 2" × 3" × 11" |
| Top Left | 1 | 2" × 3" × 8" |
| Top Right | 1 | 2" × 3" × 7" |
What to buy
Buy 2 boards at 8 ft.
2" × 3"
2 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Cuts and pocket holes
- Cut down your board into 2" wide, or cut down a strip of plywood. - Cut all the beveled angles on each piece. - Drill all your pocket holes at once. - Drill two pocket holes in each end of all the Side and Top Right pieces. - Drill two pocket holes on one end of the Top Left piece.
2Create tree layers
- Using wood glue and pocket hole screws, connect two of the Side pieces on top of Base 1, flush against the angled edges so the angles align. - Clamp down on these boards because you're drilling at an angle and you don't want the boards to slip! - Repeat these steps for the next two layers using Base 2 and Base 3.
3Connect layers
- Using wood glue and pocket hole screws, attach the Sides connected to Base 1 into the bottom of Base 2. These should be 1 1/4" away from the ends. - Repeat to connect this unit into the bottom of Base 3 the same way.
4Build Top
- Using wood glue and pocket hole screws, attach the Top Left into the top of Base 4 so that the angles align on the left side. - Using wood glue and pocket hole screws, attach the Top Right into Base 4 and the Top Left.
5Connect Top
- Using wood glue and pocket hole screws, attach the Sides connected to Base 3 into the bottom of Base 1. These should be 1 1/4" away from the ends.
6Fill Pocket Holes
- If you’d like, use wood glue and Kreg pocket hole plugs to fill all the pocket holes and conceal them. - Once dry, use a flush cut saw to cut them flush with the sides and then sand smooth.
7Stain
- Apply your favorite color of wood stain and a layer of polyurethane to your Christmas tree.
8Hang
- Attach wall hangers to the back of the Sides in the third section. - Add brackets to the wall and then hang your tree. - Decorate with Christmas lights, ornaments or any holiday decor you’d like!
9Enjoy!
Enjoy your handiwork and tag @CharlestonCrafted on Instagram with a picture!
Tags
- Holiday
- Beginner
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