DIY: Christmas in July Driftwood Tree

While you’re out at the beach this summer, why not collect pieces of driftwood to make your own Christmas Tree!  I will be attempting this (on a smaller scale) with tree branches since the woods are full of them!

Materials

thick pieces of driftwood in various lengths for example 4″ to 4′

a central support rod like rebar, shower curtain

a strong base to hold up the central support rod like a small branch stump

a drill with a bit that’s a little larger than the diameter of the central support rod

How to Make a Driftwood Christmas Tree:

The concept for this type of tree is pretty simple:

Arrange your driftwood from longest to shortest having enough pieces to reach your desired height.

Drill holes in the mid-point of each piece of driftwood, making sure the holes are large enough for your center rod to go through.

Prepare the central support rod by drilling an appropriately sized hole in the small branch stump and then inserting the rod inside.

Starting with your longest, spear each piece of driftwood until you are done. And voila, you have a tree! You can even add a starfish to the top and some twinkle lights!

SOURCE: SustainMyCraftHabit.com