MATERIALS

• 2 - 1"x 3"x 8' Furring Strip Board
• 1 - 2"x 2"x 8' Furring Strip Board
• 1 - Pack of Small Wood Screws
• 1 - 50 Pack of Clothes Pins
• Hot Glue Sticks
• Command Hook
• Picture Hanger

OPTIONAL MATERIALS

• Red, Green, White and Silver Paint
• Paint Brushes
• D Ring
• Latex Gloves
• Large Wooden Crate 18" x 12 1/2" x 9 1/2"

NOTE: Display options for your Christmas Tree Card Holder are outlined in steps 6 and 6A. If you choose to hang your tree, we suggest purchasing a 2 pack of 20 lb steel D Rings and an 8 pack of 20 lb. steel brass plated conventional picture hooks.

TOOLS

• Drill
• Table or Circular Saw
• Hot Glue Gun
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
• Safety Goggles

STEP 1
CUT THE TREE BRANCHES

First measure and cut the 1"x3"x8' into the following lengths.

• Branch one = 12 inches
• Branch two = 18 inches
• Branch three = 24 inches
• Branch four = 30 inches
• Branch five = 36 inches

STEP 2
CUT THE TREE TRUNK

Next cut the 2"x 2"x 8' down to 60 inches. This piece will be used as the trunk.

STEP 3
PAINT OR STAIN THE TREE

Now that all of the wood has been cut, it's time to paint or stain all of the pieces. Allow paint/stain to dry completely before moving on to the next step.

STEP 4
ATTACH THE BRANCHES

Next take the five branches and pre-drill a hole into the center of each. Space the branches 6 inches apart starting 4 inches from the top.

STEP 4A

Screw the branches into the center trunk using the small wood screws.

STEP 5
ADD THE CLOTHES PIN HANGERS

Start the first pins one inch from the edge and then evenly space the next clips with 4 inch gap in between. Apply a small bead of hot glue to attach each pin to the branches and allow to dry.

STEP 6
DISPLAYING THE TREE

For a standing tree, screw the base of the tree to the side of the inner wall of the crate.

STEP 6A

For a hanging tree, screw the two 20 lb. Steel D-Ring Hangers into the back of the tree trunk then hang using the command hook.