DIY Wooden Christmas Tree with White Knight Squirts
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How to Make a Wooden Christmas Tree Using White Knight Squirts
When space is tight but the Christmas spirit is big, a DIY wooden tree is the perfect project. It’s simple, budget-friendly and surprisingly fun, especially when you add a hit of White Knight Squirts.
Here’s how to turn a humble stack of primed timber battens into a festive feature that actually fits your home (and your creativity).
- Saw
- Thumb tacks
- String or twine
- Hammer & nails
- Baubles & decorations
- 1 long battens for the trunk
- 5 shorter battens for branches
- White Knight Squirts - Metallic Green
- Primed timber battens (42×12mm or 42×18mm)
How to Create a DIY Wooden Xmas Tree
Use one long batten as the trunk of your tree.
Measure the trunk piece at approximately 120 cm.
Cut five shorter battens to create the branches.
Measure the branch pieces at approximately 80 cm, 65 cm, 50 cm, 35 cm and 20 cm.
Each branch should get shorter as you move up the tree.
Don’t stress about perfect carpentry. This project is meant to feel handmade and fun.
Once cut, lay the pieces out on a protected surface so you can check the shape before assembling.
1Cut Your Timber to Size.
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Now it is time to bring the tree shape together.
Lay the long trunk piece flat on your work surface.
Position the longest branch near the bottom of the trunk.
Continue placing each shorter branch above it, working your way up.
Keep the branches horizontal and evenly spaced.
Adjust the layout until you are happy with the Christmas tree shape.
Use a hammer and nails to attach each branch securely to the trunk.
Check that each piece feels stable before moving on to painting.
2Assemble Your Wooden Tree
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Time for the fun part.
Move your assembled wooden tree to a well-ventilated outdoor area.
Place it on a drop sheet or cardboard to protect surrounding surfaces from overspray.
Shake your White Knight Squirts Metallic Green can thoroughly before use.
Spray the timber tree in light, even coats.
Allow the paint to dry before handling or decorating.
Once dry, press thumb tacks into the branches where you want decorations to hang.
Tie small loops of string or twine onto baubles, bells, stars or other festive decorations.
Hang your decorations from the thumb tacks.
Display your tree in your living room, entryway, balcony, patio or outdoor entertaining area.
3Spray, Decorate & Display
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