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Upcycled Pallet Christmas Trees

This DIY Turns an Old Wooden Pallet into an Unusual Christmas Tree

— November 25, 2013 — Art & Design
This unusual Christmas tree is a clever way to reuse an old wooden pallet during the holiday season. This DIY is fairly simple and only requires some nails, some stain and white paint.

The pallet retains its original form, which means you don’t even need to cut it down to size at all. For this craft, Recyclart suggests the use of a little bit of wood stain, just to warm up the wood color if it looks a little raw. After staining, the Christmas tree can be painted onto the pallet. There’s plenty of room to get creative here with a crisp, modern silhouette or a wispy outline like in this tutorial.

When it’s dry, a few nails can be tapped into place to provide the perfect place to hang a few ornaments. This shabby chic Christmas decoration doubles as a great space-saver, since it can be wall-mounted and kept off of the floor or any other tabletop surfaces.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Pallets - Creating new and unique items from reclaimed pallets can lead to more sustainable designs and reduce waste.
2. DIY Christmas Decor - More people are choosing to make their own Christmas decorations, creating a potential market for DIY kits or tutorials.
3. Space-saving Decor - Decor that doubles as space-saving solutions can be a selling point for small homes or apartments.
Industry Implications
1. Home Improvement - Home improvement stores could sell reclaimed pallets and offer classes on upcycling them into decor and furniture.
2. Arts and Crafts Retail - Retailers that specialize in arts and crafts could offer DIY Christmas decor kits, including materials to upcycle pallets.
3. Ecological Design - Design and manufacturing firms that specialize in ecological and sustainable design could focus on creating new and innovative upcycling methods and products.
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