Blog written by: Chantelle Lourens
DIY Wooden Snowman & Christmas Tree
Here’s what you need:
2- 2" x 4" x 8' Spruce
1" x 6" Spruce cut off
1/4" dowel
Pencil
Tape measure
Chop saw
Jig saw
Wood glue
Sanding block
Pin nailer
Pipe clamp
BeautiTone Interior/Exterior Latex Paint Eggshell Finish Sample Cans in the shades
Powdered Donuts WB024-0 (white)
Jungle Adventure C33-1-0739-3 (green)
Little Black Number DR60-3 (black)
Fairytale ST011 (yellow)
1" x 6" Spruce cut off
1/4" dowel
Pencil
Tape measure
Chop saw
Jig saw
Wood glue
Sanding block
Pin nailer
Pipe clamp
BeautiTone Interior/Exterior Latex Paint Eggshell Finish Sample Cans in the shades
Powdered Donuts WB024-0 (white)
Jungle Adventure C33-1-0739-3 (green)
Little Black Number DR60-3 (black)
Fairytale ST011 (yellow)
Here’s How to make a snowman:
Using a chop saw, cut the spruce into 2" x 4" x 8' to 6 1/2", 5" and 2-3 1/2" pieces.
The snowman’s hat can be made with a 1" x 6" cut off. Use the chop saw to cut one piece at 3 1/2” x 2” and another at 5” x 3 1/2”.
Next, sand, glue, and pin nail all the blocks together.
Once assembled we painted the snowman's body with 'Powdered Donuts', the
hat with ’Little Black Number’, and used paint pens for the facial
features but you can also use a sharpie or regular paint.
Here’s How to make a Christmas tree:
Using a chop saw, cut the spruce into 2" x 4" x 8’ to 3", 8", 6 1/2", 5", 3 1/2", and 2" pieces.
Next, create a star topper using a 1” x 6” cut off. A cookie cutter makes a great template. Then, cut out the star using a jig saw.
Prop the star on top of the tree using a 1/4" dowel. To attach it
use a 5/16" drill bit to drill into the star and the tree, this provides
a snug fit for the dowel but also enough space for glue.
Then sand, glue, pin nail each of the pieces. We also recommend clamping until dry.
Once dry, paint the tree using 'Jungle Green' and the star using 'Fairy Tale'.
Have fun experimenting with paint colours and find the colour combination that works perfectly to fit the décor in your home.