Build a Christmas tree shadowbox sign with a farmhouse style feel. Using square dowels, a 1 X 2 and just a few other supplies, you can make your own shadowbox in no time.

I chose to stain all the wood, except the backing, which I painted white.

 I love the monochromatic look, with the slight variations in color from the different pieces and grains of the wood.

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Wooden Christmas Tree Shadowbox Sign

Supplies needed for Wooden Christmas Tree Shadowbox

3/4" square dowels
1" X 2" board
1/4" wood backing
stain - I used Early American from Minwax
paint
nail gun / nails
wood glue
hot glue

I had a pile of these square boards. I had trimmed down some boards and the remaining pieces were almost square. Feel free to use 3/4" square dowels.

How to Make a Wooden Christmas Tree Shadowbox

1 - Trim the dowels to the following sizes.

 2 of each: 2", 7", 8"
and one of each: 1", 3", 4", 5", 6", 9"

Sand them down.

2 - For the frame, from a 1" X 2" cut:
two pieces 10 1/2 inches long
two pieces 12 inches long

Stain the pieces for the frame and for the tree. Also stain the wooden star. I used early american stain from minwax.


3 - Cut a 12 " X 12" piece of 1/4" backing.
Paint with white paint.

4 - Build your frame. Using wood glue and a nail gun, build your frame with simple butt joints. The ends of the 10 1/2 inch pieces butt up against the sides of the 12" pieces to form a square. Attach the back with the nail gun.

5 - Attach the tree pieces with hot glue. I used this clear ruler, placed in the center to help guide the placement of the pieces.


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