Looking for some fun and easy DIY Christmas decoration projects? Look no further than Boydston Grove’s latest video. In this video, Taylor walks viewers through five different projects that can be batched out for craft sales or used to decorate your own home. From a simple 4×4 house decoration to a wooden snowman, there’s something for everyone in this collection.
The video starts with a tutorial on how to make a 4×4 house decoration. This project is quick and simple, requiring only a few basic materials and tools. From there, Taylor moves on to a snowflake decoration, which is inspired by a project from Matthew Peach’s YouTube channel. Other projects include a 4×4 candle holder, a pine Christmas tree, and a wooden snowman. Each project is easy to follow and produces beautiful results.
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Key Takeaways
- Boydston Grove’s latest video features five easy DIY Christmas decoration projects.
- Projects include a 4×4 house decoration, a snowflake decoration, a 4×4 candle holder, a pine Christmas tree, and a wooden snowman.
- These projects are perfect for craft sales or decorating your own home.
Project 1: 4×4 House Decoration
Materials and Tools
For this project, the following materials and tools are required:
- 4×4 piece of wood (at least 5 inches long)
- 7/8 inch forstner bit
- 3/4 inch copper pipe
- Bench sander
- Odie’s Oil
- Cork pads
- Hot glue gun
Building Process
To create the 4×4 house decoration, follow these steps:
- Drill a hole off-center about 2 inches deep using a 7/8 inch forstner bit.
- Mark the center of the 4×4 and make two 45-degree cuts on both sides to create a little house shape.
- Smooth out the edge of the copper pipe using a bench sander and sand the little house.
- Apply a coat of Odie’s Oil to the little house.
- Apply a cork pad to the bottom of each house and hot glue the copper pipe in place.
Finishing Touches
To finish the 4×4 house decoration, apply a coat of Odie’s Oil and attach a cork pad to the bottom of the house. Hot glue the copper pipe in place.
Overall, creating a 4×4 house decoration is a quick and simple project that can be batched out for craft sales or used to decorate your own home.
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Project 2: Snowflake Decoration
Materials and Tools
To create a snowflake decoration, one will need pieces of old fence pickets. The strips should be cut to an inch and a quarter wide and then to 5/8 inches wide. Three of the inch and a quarter pieces should be cut to 12 inches long. Then, one should set the miter saw to 50 degrees and cut more of the inch and a quarter pieces to two inches long, making little diamond shapes. One will need 12 total for one snowflake. The 5/8 inch pieces should be cut to 3 inches, and again, one will need 12 per snowflake. Additionally, a screw, glue, flat white paint, and contrasting paint are required. Wooden craft beads, ribbon, and a stapler will be used to hang the snowflakes.
Building Process
To make the snowflake, one should stack the three 12-inch pieces on top of each other and use a screw to hold them together. Then, one should cut two of the 12-inch pieces in half and then cut 30-degree angles on the ends. A little jig can be made from a piece of EVA foam floor pads for the assembly. Once the glue is dry, the snowflakes should be painted with a flat white paint. Then, the cut pieces should be painted with contrasting paint to add a little contrast. To hang the snowflakes, wooden craft beads should be painted, strung onto some ribbon, and stapled to the back of the snowflakes.
Adjustments
One can adjust the thickness of the snowflake by cutting two of the 12-inch pieces in half and then cutting 30-degree angles on the ends. This will make it easier to attach some of the diamond pieces.
Finishing Touches
The snowflakes can be hung using wooden craft beads, ribbon, and a stapler.
Project 3: 4×4 Candle Holder
Materials and Tools
To make this candle holder, you will need a piece of 4×4 wood that is at least five inches long, a 7/8 inch forstner bit, a small hacksaw, a bench sander, Odie’s Oil, a cork pad, a three-quarter inch copper pipe, and hot glue.
Building Process
The first step is to drill a hole off-center about two inches deep into the 4×4 using the forstner bit. Then, mark the center of the wood and make two 45-degree cuts on both sides to make it look like a little house. Batch out several of these houses for a better effect.
Next, cut the copper pipe to the desired length and sand the edges with the bench sander. Apply a coat of Odie’s Oil to the little house and glue the cork pad to the bottom. Finally, attach the copper pipe to the bottom of the house with hot glue.
Finishing Touches
To finish the candle holder, you can stain it with a white stain. Another option is to slice off the rounded corners of the wood and drill holes in all four sides, slightly overlapping each hole. Then, drill a hole in the top of the 4×4 using a forstner bit, deep enough to fit a tea candle. Attach a cork pad to the bottom and your candle holder is complete.
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Project 4: Pine Christmas Tree
Materials and Tools
To make a Pine Christmas Tree, the following materials and tools are required:
- 1×4 select Pine cutoffs
- Saw (miter saw)
- Bevel gauge
- Paint (satin spray paint)
- Battery operated fairy lights
- Stapler
- Hot glue gun
Building Process
To build a Pine Christmas Tree, follow these steps:
- Set the bevel on the miter saw to 30 degrees.
- Cut five pieces of 1×4 select Pine cutoffs to 6 inches long.
- Cut one piece of 1×4 select Pine cutoffs to six and three quarter inches long.
- Cut one piece of 1×4 select Pine cutoffs to four inches long.
- Rotate the board each time so the bevels are opposite each other.
- Start assembly of the Christmas tree at the top.
- Once you reach the bottom, get the final measurement and attach the four inch piece to the center as the base.
- Paint the Christmas tree in a few different colors with some satin spray paint.
- Pick up some battery operated fairy lights and staple the lights crisscross, inside the tree.
- Hot glue the battery pack to the back of the base.
Finishing Touches
To finish the Pine Christmas Tree, add the following touches:
- Use battery operated fairy lights to decorate the tree.
- Staple the lights crisscross, inside the tree.
- Hot glue the battery pack to the back of the base.
Project 5: Wooden Snowman
Materials and Tools
To create a wooden snowman, the following materials and tools are needed:
- 4×4 wooden block (at least 5 inches long)
- 7/8 inch forstner bit
- 3/4 inch copper pipe
- Bench sander
- Odie’s Oil
- Cork pads
- Hot glue gun
- Paint
Building Process
To build the wooden snowman, follow these steps:
- Drill an off-center hole about two inches deep in the 4×4 wooden block using the 7/8 inch forstner bit.
- Mark the center of the block and make two 45 degree cuts on both sides to create a little house shape.
- Smooth out the edge of the copper pipe using the bench sander.
- Sand the little house and apply a coat of Odie’s Oil.
- Apply a cork pad to the bottom of each house and hot glue the copper pipe in place.
- Paint the snowman with desired colors.
Finishing Touches
To add finishing touches to the wooden snowman, follow these steps:
- Use wooden pegs or dowels to create arms for the snowman.
- Create a nose by cutting the end off of a wooden peg or dowel and attaching it with hot glue.
- Cut a piece of fleece to create a hat and scarf for the snowman.
- Hot glue the hat and scarf in place.
- Apply a few coats of clear matte finish to protect the snowman.
By following these steps, you can create a unique and charming wooden snowman to add to your holiday decorations.
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