Diy tree base

For our 2nd annual unconventional Christmas tree we took a spin off the popular paper bag tree craft and made a life size version.

The 10 foot tree build began with the trunk. I was able to get most of what I needed from my local OSH Hardware. I decided it would be 7 feet high, leaving room for another 3 feet or so of branches. I used 12 inch wide concrete form tubes. The ones in stock were only 4 feet high so I needed two (cutting one down to 3 feet high). I glued and screwed four 1x2 furring strips inside the first tube. These act as ribs reinforcing the trunk and also became where I added shelf brackets securing it…

Screw a 2x4x12" board into the center a 16"x16" base. Slide the carpet tube over the base as shown. You will also need an umbrella base. I...

Making a tree for journey off the map. Used cardboard tube than mix 1/2 glue and 1/2 water. Then dip paper towels in the mixture and form the paper to look like bark. Then pant away.

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Thanksgiving can be a particularly hectic holiday for the family. There are plenty of things to keep an eye on, including, but not limited to, preheated ovens and the kids running around with thei…

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Easy DIY Christmas Tree Collar

I love the look of my new burlap Christmas tree skirt. It totally completes my rustic Christmas decor I have this season. And the best thing is it's cheap and super easy to do. First lay out your burlap flat on the floor, the place the Christmas tree base in the center. Next, grab your