We continue sharing the coolest holiday decorations that you can make yourself, and today’s roundup is dedicated to sustainable crafting because all of these things are made of pallets. Pallets are a great craft material because this way we upcycle and because they are a simple source of wood, of which you can make a lot, especially if you are interested in rustic, farmhouse and vintage decor. Pallets can be also used for coastal and Scandinavian spaces, you will just have to give the pallet wood a proper look. Let’s get started! But first
How To Prepare Pallet Wood For Crafting?
First of all, if you are going to use not the pallet but the wood, deconstruct the pallet. Then use a hand-held sander to smooth the wood out, to remove the surface-level dirt and prepare the wood for painting or staining. Use a wood stain and a clear top coat to protect the wood from water damage and scratches, this is especially important if you are crafting something for outdoors. If you simply want to provide a protective coat, use a varnish stain, whereas a colored stain will add color to the piece.
Pallet Christmas Decorations
Pallet Christmas Trees
The most popular way of using pallets for Christmas crafting is making trees, especially outdoor ones. These trees can be composed of whole pallets or only wood, depending on how much time you have and what tree you need. The easiest way to go is to paint the pallet and create a tree on it with lights or ornaments. Another idea is cutting off some pieces of the pallet to give it a tree shape. If you feel like something more whimsical, then deconstruct the pallet and make the tree you want of this wood. There are many options from large to small ones, from usual to tabletop, and most pieces are quite easy to repeat. Check the ideas below and you’ll see literally all the trees possible, from coastal to vintage and industrial, choose what you like and make it!
This Christmas tree is sign made of pallets and painted black, with stenciled pieces of wood, it looks adorable.
This simple pallet Christmas tree feels shabby chic and will be a nice solution for outdoor or porch decor.
If you paint the pallets, they will look more chic and elegant, and lights and a red bow on top will make the tree look bolder.
This simple and cool Christmas tree is made of pallets and there are lights built-in, this is a great decoration for both indoors and outdoors.
These neutral pallet Christmas trees can be easily made to decorate a farmhouse or rustic outdoor space. (via prettydiyhome).
I totally love this rustic Christmas tree! It's made of a bucket filled with branches, pallet wood that is stenciled and an old wheel.
Make an arrangement of outdoor pallet trees with and without built-in lights, and your porch holiday decor will be ready. (via hikendip).
The pallet is a backdrop for a Christmas tree, which is made of Christmas lights, silver and white ornaments and a piece of wood.
A crate with mini trees on top and inside is a cool outdoor arrangement with lights and faux snow, and all the pieces are made of pallet wood.
The whitewashed pallet Christmas tree is done with red ornaments and a rhinestone garland, it's a sustainable decoration for holidays.
The pallet tree is done with cutouts and shelves to hang ornaments and place decor on shelves, and with lights for an accent.
This pallet wood shabby chic Christmas tree is attached to the wall and is decorated with mix and match ornaments, if you need to save the space, it's a good idea.
This rustic Christmas tree is built of pallet wood and is styled with integrated lights, it's a super stylish idea for indoor and outdoor decor.
This minimal Scandinavian Christmas tree is made of pieces of pallets and is decorated with lights.
This is a simple pallet tree for outdoors made of pallets, and you can decorate it as you wish.
Sometimes a pallet can become a perfect backdrop to create a Christmas tree. Here the tree is made of a wood piece, silver tinsel and ornaments.
This pallet wood sign shows off a gold ornament Christmas tree that adds a glam and chic touch to the space.
These simple outdoor Christmas trees are a nice solution for a rustic or farmhouse space.
This tabletop Christmas tree is made of pallets and it looks chic and modern thanks to the contour made. (via thistlewoodfarms).
This super stylish outdoor Christmas sign is made of pallet wood painted black, pallet pieces with stencils, a crate with pinecones, a branch with ornaments over the tree. (via funkyjunkinteriors).
This metal box is a stylish holiday arrangement with pallet wood mini trees, faux snow, candles and evergreens on top. (via funkyjunkinteriors).
This whitewashed pallet Christmas tree is a beautiful outdoor decoration, and it's a sustainable craft to go for.
This cozy wooden Christmas tree arrangement is built of pallets, and it can be composed anywhere, from a table to a mantel. (via architectureartdesigns).
Pallet Christmas Signs
Pallet wood is perfect to make a sign! Though you will need to strip off some wood from the pallet, you can still build a sign of a desired size and style it with stenciling, 3D letters or something else. Built-in lights are also a cool solution, such a sign always looks spectacular.
This stylish farmhouse sign is made of pallet wood and paint and shows off built-in lights along its sides.
This neutral shabby chic sign made of pallets and paint plus stencils is a great decoration for a neutral holiday space.
The mantel is styled with a vine Christmas tree, a holiday sign of pallet wood, evergreens, fabric blooms and berries.
This sign arrangement is made of reclaimed wood, though you may use pallet wood, too. (via kristimurphy).
Build a lovely eco-friendly sign of pallet wood and built-in lights plus calligraphy.
This black star is made of pallet wood and is accented with gold calligraphy, and it's a lovely and stylish alternative to a usual door wreath.
Pallet Christmas Decor
Pallets are amazing for crafting cool outdoor Christmas decor, and here there are no limits to your imagination! Skis and stars, clocks and boxes for centerpieces, ornaments and gift boxes – these are just some of ideas to try. You can even make a faux pallet fireplace for outdoors!
If you like fireplaces and want to cozy up your outdoor space, you can build one of pallets, whitewash it, add firewood and lights inside and style the mantel as you like.
Make an outdoor pallet ornament instead of a Christmas tree, it will look much more creative, and you can decorate it in various ways.
This porch shows off a metal sign, a lantern, a bucke with pinecones and evergreens and a pair of pallet wood skis with a wreath.
These gift box decorations are built of pallet wood and decorated with bows and ornaments, and these are creative alternatives to Christmas trees.
Make pallet wood skis with a bow and branches to accent your front porch with a rustic and vintage touch.
These pallet wood snowflakes are cool and catchy and can be rocked in any rustic and vintage space, whether it's an outdoor or indoor one.
Pallet wood stars with built-in lights are a creative alternative to trees, and they perfectly fit a coastal space, you can also make them of driftwood.
If you like sustainable and rustic decor, a pallet star will be cool not only for outdoor but also for indoor styling.
This oversized shabby chic pallet decoration shaped as a star is a cool idea for outdoors. Add an evergreen posie to make it feel Christmassy.
This pallet clock is an advent calendar, and it's a lovely rustic decoration for a farmhouse space. (via thriftyandchic).
Make a pallet wood box and fill it with evergreens, berries, leaves and candles styled as birch bark, it will be a cozy rustic holiday centerpiece. (via countryliving).