Paint Stick Christmas Tree

Cut your paint sticks into varying lengths

I used approximately 14 paint sticks for this project.

I cut them into three sizes.

The longest paint stick is 8" long.

The medium paint stick is 6" long.

The shortest is 2" long.

Drill holes

Mark the approximate center and drill holes into each piece of paint stick.

If it's not exactly the center---no worries.

It's called character.

Paint the pieces

I used chalk paint.

I love it.

It's not too overwhelming and comes in small bottles that are easy to work with and I love the colors.

Follow directions on the label when painting.

Let the paint dry.

You can also add a coat of wax for a smoother finish.

Add a nut and washer to the bottom of the metal pole

This will help to anchor your paint sticks.

Stack the paint sticks

Begin stacking the paint sticks on the pole.

Start with the largest at the bottom and twist as you go.

When you finish stacking the paint sticks, add a nut and washer to the top to hold all the paint sticks together.

Tighten the nut to finish.

Add a star and feet

I cut a star from silver paper and glued pieces of wood to the bottom for feet.

Then I finished off the tree by dry brushing white paint on the edges to make it look like snow.

That's it.

I added some snow and put it on the pallet table next to the collection of wood trees.

Here's a close-up of the finished tree so you can see the effect the snow has.

Make sure to turn the paint sticks different direction and tuck cotton under the bottom of the tree to add even more snow.

You can create an entire "snowy" forest of trees for a sideboard or hutch.

And to think.

It all started with a paint stick.

If you liked this project, here are a few more you can try:

Book page Christmas trees

Jingle Bell Christmas tree