• About
  • Work With Me
  • Shop
    • Shop My Home!
    • Iron Orchid Designs
    • DIY Paint
    • Essential Stencils
    • Sweet Pickens Milk Paint
    • A Maker’s Studio
    • Handmade Vintage Decor
    • Furniture for Sale
  • Blog
    • DIY Home Decor
    • DIY Projects
    • Furniture Makeovers
    • Holiday and Season
    • Travel & Events
    • Life & Updates
    • Weekly Roundups
  • Contact
  • Follow me on social!

Create With Cynthia

DIY Home Decor with a Vintage and Seasonal flair

You are here: Home / DIY Home Decor / Christmas Tree using Old Hardware!

Christmas Tree using Old Hardware!

January 17, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel 7 Comments

Sharing is caring!

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email

Christmas Trees make me happy, Sweet Friends! They bring me joy and glee and pleasure to see. Maybe it’s the leaves, maybe it’s the season, either way, i’m just not ready to say goodbye to Christmas Trees!

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

I know it’s January, but I still had Christmas Tree projects I was working on. So, today, I thought I’d take a moment and share one with you. This was a super fun and easy diy that you could do too.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

Restored Hardware on a Christmas Tree!

I know I always say my projects are super fun and easy, but they really are. This project required Power Tools, which I’m a little afraid of, but when it was finally complete, it felt so rewarding.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

I’ve got the full DIY and Material List at the bottom of the post.

Did you see the photos in my post, Happiness is Homemade, Link Party #305?

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

Old Knobs on a Christmas Tree!

Oh good!!!! If not, don’t worry, most of them are right here!

Did you read my post yesterday about my fear of power tools? Well that “Shutter Turned Table” project, which you can read here, was waaaaaayyyyy harder than this one, so don’t worry.

christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia, cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree, restored hardware, old knobs on a christmas tree, vintage Christmas tree, up cycled Christmas tree, debi’s design diary diy paint, chalk paint, clay paint, believe sign, front porch decor, front door decor

Remember when I decorated my front door for Christmas? You can read about the “Five Things You Need to Decorate Your Front Door” here. Well, after I decorated the front door, I picked up the Wood Tree and quickly painted it. I didn’t have much of a plan for it.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

Now when I first bought this Christmas Tree it sat on my front porch without any jewels. I mean, old hardware. I didn’t have a plan for it and then.

As January rolled around and I was cleaning out my tool box, I realized I had alot of extra hardware that needed a home.

Sweet Friends, old hardware is like jewelry to me.

And don’t you think the old hardware dressed up this tree beautifully?

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

Well, let me give you some directions on how to recreate this beauty. In case you love old hardware like I do.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree!

Materials needed for the Tree:

  • Wood Tree by Darice
  • Paint or Stain and Sealer
  • Paint Brushes
  • Old hardware with screws
  • Drill or screwdriver
  • Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

Directions on how to create the Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree:

Step one: Gather your Wood Tree and hardware.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

Step two: Paint your Wood Tree. I used Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in the color Tarnished Pearl and then sealed the tree with DIY Paint, Big Top. You can purchase these paint products at here.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

Step three: Determine where you will place your hardware.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

Step four: Use a pen to mark the spots where you will drill holes.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

Step five: Drill holes.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

Step six: Add hardware. If needed us a Glue Gun to add the hardware onto the tree instead of using the drill or screwdriver.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

Step seven: Enjoy your Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree, christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia ,cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree

If you’d like to purchase products similar to what I used, here are the links:

Now go out there and create something.

Cynthia

Create with Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, A Maker's Studio, Craft a Beautiful life, Enjoy the bragging rights, Thanksgiving
Create with cynthia, cynthia nessel, A Maker's studio, Maker Boss, Vintage Telephone Bench, Refurbished Furniture, DIY Painted furniture, debi's design diary diy paint
christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, diy home decor, create with cynthia, cynthia nessel, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, old knobs christmas tree, restored hardware, old knobs on a christmas tree, vintage Christmas tree, up cycled Christmas tree, debi’s design diary diy paint, chalk paint, clay paint, believe sign, front porch decor, front door decor

Many of the links on this blog are affiliate links. CreateWithCynthia.com receives a small commission when certain items are purchased, but the price is the same for you. CreateWithCynthia.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Sharing is caring!

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email

Filed Under: DIY Home Decor, Holiday and Season Tagged With: believe sign, chalk paint, Christmas tree, clay paint, Create With Cynthia, debi's design diary diy paint, front porch decor, old knobs christmas tree, old knobs on a christmas tree, reclaimed hardware christmas tree, restored hardware, up cycled Christmas tree, vintage Christmas tree, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover

the PAST
the FUTURE

FOLLOW ME!

Comments

  1. blankChristine says

    January 18, 2020 at 8:46 am

    This is so cool! Very inventive.

    Reply
    • blankCynthia Nessel says

      January 18, 2020 at 9:17 am

      Awe, thanks Sweet Friend!

      Reply
  2. blankBeverly says

    January 20, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    Cynthia,
    OMG, I love your tree with all of that hardware. So adorable. I am stopping by from Happiness Is Homemade where you shared it.
    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply
    • blankCynthia Nessel says

      January 20, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      Awe, thanks Sweet Friend!

      Reply
  3. blankKristie says

    January 21, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    I love the use of old hardware in crafts and other decor!

    Reply
    • blankCynthia Nessel says

      January 21, 2020 at 9:57 pm

      Me too, thanks Sweet Friend!

      Reply
  4. blankTeresa says

    January 22, 2020 at 6:51 am

    I’s a lovely tree. In your place I wouldn’t be ready to part with it either. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe Here For:

Hello & Welcome!

Cynthia Nessel, Create with Cynthia

Hi, I’m Cynthia Nessel, the founder and editor of Create with Cynthia, a DIY craft and hobby blog, where I share tips and step-by-step tutorials for vintage enthusiasts. This space is an expression of who I am and what I love to do. ❤ Read More »

Shop

blank blank blank blank

Recent Posts

Little end Table Makeover on Create With Cynthia

End Table Furniture Makeover!

Happy Halloween Sign on Create With Cynthia

Happy Halloween Sign DIY!

Home on Northwood at Create With Cynthia

Summer Adventures and Buying a New Home!

Categories

FURNITURE MAKEOVERS

HOME DECOR

DIY PROJECTS

HOLIDAY & SEASON

LIFE & UPDATES

TRAVEL & EVENTS

LINK PARTIES

Follow

Tips on using Iron Orchid Design Transfers on a Furniture Makeover!

Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas!

Selling in an Antique Mall!!!

DIY Monogrammed Handkerchief's!

Craft Projects with A Maker's Studio products.

More Links

  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Contact me

Create with Cynthia

Vintage Design & Decor

Vintage

Design

FOLLOW ME

Follow @CreateWithCynthia on Instagram

Copyright © 2021 · Create With Cynthia· Website Design by Chantilly Patiño