Ready to use some of that scrap wood you have taking up room in your garage? Even if you don't have scrap wood, for around $50 you can purchase all the materials you need to create these unique 5 DIY Christmas Decorations! Check out the video below and then see our step by step written tutorial afterward.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_1483.jpg)
Tools & Materials
- 1 - 8ft Treated 4x4
- 2x2 Piece of Plywood
- 1 - 4ft Untreated 2x6
- 1 - Tree Branch (approximately 3" Diameter)
- Paint (Red, White, Yellow, Black, Blue...or whatever colors you have handy)
- Chalkboard Paint
- White Paint Marker
- Painters Tape
- Wood Stain
- Wood Glue
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- Dremel Rotary Tool (or Jigsaw)
- Dremel Saw (or circular saw)
- Dremel Multi-Max (or Sander)
- Miter Saw (or circular saw)
- 1-1/2" Paddle Bit or Forstner Bit
- Sand Paper
- Burlap Ribbon & String
- Tealight Candle
Building Material
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-9.54.54-PM.png)
Decoration Material
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.04.59-PM.png)
Let's get started on these unique 5 DIY Christmas Decorations!
![After all cut's are made DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.01.14-PM.png)
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8-Simple-Steps-2.png)
Cut 45 degree angle.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-9.59.53-PM.png)
Use painters tape to separate and paint the top half red and bottom half white.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-11.15.44-PM.png)
Add eyes with black paint or marker and attach a small tree branch with wood glue for the nose.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.09.49-PM.png)
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8-Simple-Steps-3.png)
Mark out triangles (trees) in varying sizes and angles on 2x6 lumber.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-9.57.42-PM.png)
Use a circular saw or jigsaw to cut out triangles from 2x6 lumber.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.00.16-PM.png)
After drying, sand over paint just enough to allow wood to show through.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.07.46-PM.png)
Stain over paint and all sides.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-11.20.01-PM.png)
Add "lights" with paint markers or just dab on with paint.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.09.24-PM.png)
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8-Simple-Steps-4.png)
Cut tree branch in about 1 inch sections. Cut at 45 Degree angle for added style.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-9.59.09-PM.png)
Drill small hole for string or yarn. Brush on chalkboard paint.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.05.52-PM.png)
Use a white paint marker to draw designs or write names for gift giving!
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.09.06-PM.png)
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8-Simple-Steps-5.png)
Sketch out your Santa Boot or Stocking design.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-9.58.31-PM.png)
Use a Dremel Rotary Tool or Jigsaw to cut out design. Be sure to sand edges after cutting.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.00.55-PM.png)
Simply add stain to all sides.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.07.20-PM.png)
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8-Simple-Steps-6.png)
Cut 4x4 lumber at varying lengths. Generally less that 2ft if it will be sitting on a table or mantle.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.42.48-PM.png)
Use painters tape to tape off sections and paint.
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.06.27-PM.png)
Use a paddle bit or forstner bit to cut out hole the size of your tealight candle (typically 1-1.2").
![](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-10.10.15-PM.png)
All Done!
Check out the finished 5 DIY Christmas Decorations after you add the finishing touches. These are certain to impress. A word of caution, you might end up getting requests to make these for friends and family...
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_1478.jpg)
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_1481.jpg)
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_1480.jpg)
![DIY Christmas Decorations](https://www.thesawguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_1477.jpg)