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DIY Wood Christmas Tree Mason Jar Sconce

Learn how to build a small DIY wooden Christmas tree that’s perfect for holiday decor!

I am super excited to share today’s project, a DIY wood Christmas tree!!! I knew I just had to do some kind of DIY woodworking project for the holidays, but I wanted to keep it more simple.

Well, I kept seeing all kinds of wood Christmas trees everywhere, which I loved, and in my creative overload of project ideas running through my mind for holiday project planning, I came up with a new concept twist: DIY wood Christmas tree mason jar sconce!

DIY Wooden Christmas Tree with Mason Jar Sconce

What I love about these wood Christmas tree mason jar sconces is that they can be used as a wall sconce or table sconce! Or you could even place something else on them instead of a candle in a jar, such as a little vase with some festive flowers or greenery.

So, they are great for rustic, holiday decor or as a budget-friendly, homemade gift idea! It cost me less than $10 to make two of them.

Also, if you are interested in a LARGER version that can be used outdoors, check out our easy, outdoor DIY wooden Christmas trees.

It’s a good thing I liked geometry because figuring out the exact angle cuts and dimensions for these wood Christmas trees took longer than I’d like! Once I figured it out though, it was a breeze to make the second one (I made two)!

The detailed how-to steps and photos are below.

Get the free printable build plans here for these DIY wood Christmas tree plans! *If you have already subscribed, you can find this printable in the Free Printable Library.

I also created my first ever DIY video tutorial with this project, which I’ve shared below!!

And if you are interested in more fun DIY Christmas wood projects, make sure to check out this DIY Christmas tree stand and this wooden DIY advent calendar!

DIY Wood Christmas Tree Mason Jar Sconce hanging on shiplap wall

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How to Make a DIY Wood Christmas Tree Mason Jar Sconce:

 

Materials

Tools

*Final size of the DIY Wood Christmas Tree is about 10 1/2″ tall x 9 3/4 wide.

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Video Tutorial:

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1. Cut base of DIY Wood Christmas Tree

Using a miter saw, cut one end of the 1×4 at a 31.6 degree angle.

cutting the base of the diy christmas tree wood from a 1x4

Flip the board over and measure 9 3/4″ from the longest point of the angled end and mark with a pencil.

Cut a 31.6 degree angle at this mark (make sure the longest point of this angle is at the 9 3/4″ mark).

Measuring base of diy wooden christmas tree with tape measure
Cut base of diy wood christmas tree

2. Cut middle piece of the DIY Wooden Christmas Tree

For the next board (middle board), measure 7 3/4″ from the longest point of the angled end of the 1×4 and mark with a pencil.

Cut a 31.6 degree angle at this mark (make sure the longest point of this angle is at the 7 3/4″ mark).

Measuring the middle board
using a miter saw to cut the middle board of the wood christmas tree

 

3. Cut top piece of the Wood Christmas Tree Mason Jar Sconce

Now to make a perfect point for the wood Christmas tree top, we have to change the angle of our cut to 35 degrees.

Cut a 35 degree angle off the 1×4.

Flip the board over and cut the other side to make a triangle with a top point. The base of the wood triangle piece will be about 4 3/4″ – 5″ long.

using a miter saw to cut the top of the DIY Wood Christmas Tree
cutting the top of the diy wooden christmas tree

3. Cut the wood sconce holder

Cut a 4.5″ wide piece from the 1×4 using straight 90 degree angles.

Now you have all your wood pieces to create your wood Christmas tree sconce!

All of the cut wood boards for the DIY Wood Christmas Tree holder

4. Glue the DIY wood Christmas tree together

Just like our larger, outdoor DIY wooden Christmas trees, the angled boards are assembled together with wood glue.

Measure and mark the center point of the wood pieces on the back of the wood tree pieces. This is so the centers are perfectly aligned when attaching them.

gluing the DIY Wooden Christmas Tree Mason Jar Sconce together

Attach the first three wood Christmas tree boards with wood glue. Use a generous amount, but make sure to not put any glue on the tree ends which will be exposed.

using a generous amount of wood glue on the board
gluing the wooden Christmas tree diy and lining up the middle points of the boards

After wood glue has been applied, clamp the three wood tree pieces together and allow to dry for an hour.

Tip: Right after clamping, flip the tree over and wipe away any excess glue that leaked through the cracks before it dries causing extra sanding work!

clamping the DIY Wood Christmas Tree Mason Jar Sconce together while wood glue dries

5. Attach the wood sconce holder to the wooden Christmas tree DIY

Use a clamp and attach the base wood sconce holder with wood glue (on the front side) and brad nails (through the back side). It’s easiest to do this with the wood tree flipped over an edge.

nailing the wood stand to the wood Christmas tree base with a brad nailer

Your DIY Wood Christmas Tree Mason Jar Sconce build is complete! Time for staining and finishing!

6. Stain or paint the wooden Christmas tree DIY

I used Provincial by Minwax for my stain color. If you need tips on how to stain wood for the best finish results, check out my how to stain wood post here.

DIY Wooden Christmas Tree with stand unfinished before stain

Wall Hanging Note: If you are going to hang these from the wall make sure to attach hanging hardware on the back of the bottom tree board which is attached to the base mason jar holder board with glue and nails, it’s the strongest point. Also, I recommend flameless candles like these!

Here is the finished DIY Wood Christmas Tree Mason Jar Sconce all finished and looking great as rustic Christmas decor in our living room!

DIY Wood Christmas Tree Mason Jar Sconce
wooden christmas tree diy

I ended up putting both of them on the wall, even though they looked really cute on our vintage buffet!

DIY Wood Christmas Tree Mason Jar Sconces hanging on shiplap wall with boxwood Christmas wreath and Christmas decor

This DIY wooden Christmas tree is a great project for DIY Christmas room decor, mason jar Christmas crafting, and DIY Christmas gifts!

Our larger DIY wood Christmas trees are another fun Christmas project too and perfect for Christmas front porch decor! They can be used indoors as well, such as next to a fireplace mantel.

Make sure to check out our other fun wooden Christmas projects like our:

I’d love to see your version of this DIY Christmas tree! Please share it with me on social media @angelamariemade or #angelamariemade! *You can also share your build in our Woodworking for the Home facebook group, be sure to join! 

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And here is the full tutorial video on YouTube:

 

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FirstTimeHomeOwner Frank

Tuesday 20th of December 2022

I’m going to make some of these out of leftover 3/4” by 5” oak wood flooring for a family member and friend that helped me install hardwood in my first home this fall. How would I calculate the angles needed for this size wood?

Joe Montigelli

Sunday 18th of December 2022

This is a great project, I made four of these for my family. Directions and instructions were very straightforward and easy to follow. How wide is the ribbon that you used around the mason jar? this might be a silly question, but did you also stain the back too? I initially cut the top incorrectly at the 31.6° angle and it left a flat part instead of a point. When I cut it at a 35° angle as you suggested the top came to a nice point. Thanks again I really enjoyed making this project.

Angela Marie Made

Monday 2nd of January 2023

I don't remember exactly but I think it was 1.25" wide ribbon! I did stain the back so that I can use it as a sconce with a candle or so that I can just turn it around and have a cute standing wood Christmas tree!

Tom Christer

Tuesday 13th of September 2022

Hi

Great little item and straight forward, good instructions.

When it came to the glueing I used mitre glue and accelerator so the fix was instant. Just thought I'd share this

Tom UK

Angela Marie Made

Thursday 15th of September 2022

Thank you for sharing!

Winston

Monday 25th of April 2022

Brilliant idea!!

Bee

Wednesday 8th of December 2021

Love these! They r my next project! So can you tell me why the change in angle for the top part of tree?

Angela Marie Made

Monday 13th of December 2021

Thanks!!! I changed the angle for the top part because I didn't like the look using the same angle. I did try that initially but it looks so much better with the different angels at the top. Great question!