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Porch Tree Cut-Outs

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Last year I came upon the cutest porch of a friend, and the focal point was these amazing yet simple Christmas Tree cutouts that I just loved.  I knew I need to recreate some for myself! And of course, I’m here with a tutorial, to give you a quick rundown of how to make Porch Tree Cut-Outs: tree cut out porch decor It’s one of those projects I wish you could come see in person – it was hard to capture their awesomeness in photos – so know that they’re awesome 🙂 porch tree cut-outs

Porch Tree Cut-Outs

Let’s get started!  You’ll need:

— 1×8 board for each tree (they’re cheap – like $3-4)

–scrap 2x4s, or 1 2×4 that you’ll cut into pieces

–green paint – I used “Soapstone” in Behr Marquee – it’s such an amazing color!  I’m weak for green anyways, but it’s just so perfect. (I was sent paint for my project).

First up, cut about 10 inches off of your 1×8 board – this will be used as the very base of your tree.  Then with the remaining board, draw out a tree shape.  It’s doesn’t have to be perfect – I think the imperfection is part of the charm. The triangle-ish shapes are smaller and closer together towards the top and spread out as you get to the bottom of the tree.  I have 2 trees that are 2 different heights – it’s fun to have some variation.  At the bottom just come straight down with a rectangle.  You can see the basic shape in this photo (and p.s., you get a sneak peek of our new cedar siding!  more about that to come) 057 copy Now, don’t get scared, but you’re going to cut these out with a power tool – you can totally do it.  It’s a jigsaw and it’s not too intimidating – you just squeeze the trigger and follow along the lines you just drew.  If I can do it, you can too – – IMG_20141113_101435 Now, the fun part – painting!  I painted the back and edges first, then flipped the trees over  and painted the front.  I just love the transformation and progress that comes with a project when the paint goes on. 20141113_105813

To create the base, you screw or nail a scrap of 2×4 onto each side of the tree, then attach those to the flat base plate buy screwing in from the bottom of the base plate up through the 2×4.  The wide base ensures that the trees won’t fall over. 060 copy

So fun, right?!  I can’t wait to drag out a bunch of holiday porch decor and really get them staged well.  But first, build the house.  Then the fun will follow!

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This project is part of Behr Holiday Hues – click around to see what the other bloggers created and be wowed by all the festive projects for the colorful holiday season!

Behr Holiday Hues Project Option 1

1.  All Things Heart and Home

2.  Clean and Scentsible

3.  The DIY Dreamer

4.  The Frugal Homemaker

5.  Frugal Mom Eh

6.  Just a Girl and Her Blog

7.  Liz Marie Blog

8.  Marty’s Musings

9.  NewlyWoodwards

10.  A Pop of Pretty

11. Small Home Big Start

Porch Tree Cut-Outs

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About Mandy Beyeler

Mandy is a craft blogger who loves to blog and enjoys all things crafty, sewing, and DIY - she feels that if she can do something, you can too, and provides tutorials to help you along the way. She loves being a mom to 4 awesome kiddos and blogs from the Kansas City Area.

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  2. Susie says

    There is not a link for your trees, #12, and I had to scroll through the other eleven to find you. I found a ping back link, and ta da! there you are! Thank you for explaining the base of the tree and making it so easy to make. Thank you for explaining the spacing of the triangles, because that is exactly what I had missing in the trees I made. Thank you for sharing your talent, tidbits, and helpful hints. Blessings to You and Yours, from Port Huron, Michigan.

  10. Teresa says

    Another really cute project. I am asking Santa for a saw for Christmas. Just not sure if it should be a jigsaw or a circular saw. Trying to decide what I will get more use out of.
    Thanks for sharing.

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