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“T” is for Tree

September 18, 2011

A wooden display tree for key fobs.
diy wood tree using dowels
I whipped together this little tree from scrap wood pieces.
wood dowel tree for key fobs
   I needed a solution to display key fobs for a few upcoming shows.
diy wood dowel tree with key fobs
Most importantly the newest Halloween fobs:
diy Halloween key fobs
wood dowel tree for key fobs
Here’s how I made the wooden tree:

1. Cut wood pieces and sand smooth:
1 – 3/4″ plywood @ 6″ x 6″
1 – 2×2 furring @ 13″l
10 – 5/16″ dowel @ 5 1/2″l
wood dowel tree how to
2. Predrill screw hole at center of square piece using a countersink bit.
And pre drill screw hole at center of 2×2.

wood dowel tree how to
3. Screw base into 2×2 using 2 1/2″ wood screw from bottom and wood glue.
Drill holes for ‘limbs’ using 5/16″ bit, hole is 4″ from base and goes straight all the way through the 2×2.

wood dowel tree how to
4. Apply wood glue and insert dowels into hole, hammer in to secure and give a slight upwards tilt.
Drill next hole slightly above first limbs going through 2×2 on the opposite sides.

how to make a wood dowel tree
5. Insert limbs and repeat process until you reach the top.
The limbs are tilted upwards to keep items from sliding off.

diy wood tree using dowels
diy wood tree with limbs
6. Fill up limbs with key fobs:
diy key fob display
These limbs are about 5″ long and hold 6 fobs each.
diy key fob display
Much better than laying the fobs on the table.
diy Halloween fabric key fobs
You can bet I’ll find another use for this tree when it’s not filled with fobs.
diy key fob display
Got any ideas?
I’m linking up to:
Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane
SAS @ Funky Junk
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime
Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff
Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou
Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter
Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Good Life @ A Beach Cottage
Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework

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Filed Under: BUILD, CRAFTS, DIY, ORGANIZATION, SCRAP WOOD15 Comments

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  1. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    September 18, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    I made a little tree just like that when I took wood class in high school – my mother has always used it for her mugs in the kitchen!
    Cute key fobs!

    Reply
  2. [email protected] Road says

    September 19, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Jewelry! I think you could even put spools of ribbon on it.
    Very cool, Jaime! The key fobs are really cute, too.

    Reply
  3. A Vintage Vine says

    September 19, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    You never cease to amaze me! What a great display…High 5, Girly!

    Reply
  4. Pati @ A Crafty Escape says

    September 19, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Love the display- I am in awe of people who can work so well with wood! I love the key fobs as well, one of my favorite projects for sure!

    Reply
  5. BluBabesCreate says

    September 20, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    This is great even for jewelry! Come see a Glitter Fairy Room and Boudicce!

    Reply
  6. Tanya says

    September 20, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    That is such a great idea! I love your fobs too! I am always looking for new ways to display things.

    Reply
  7. Lina - Fancy Frugal Life says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Love this! so veratile! thanks for sharing!
    Lina
    Fancy Frugal Life

    Reply
  8. Jenni says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    You did a great job with the display! I think the key fob are fantastic too. Honestly, I have all the supplies to make some of those ridiculously ccute little things and have not had the time. I think you are motivating me! Would love for you to come link up with the frog, party just started today.
    http://kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com
    Hope to see you there.
    HUGS~
    Jenni

    Reply
  9. Jane says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I bet you could find something pretty to hang from those "branches" for every holiday. Nice professional look for your shows.

    Reply
  10. Carmen says

    September 23, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Cute tree and key fobs…you will do well at the craft show. It looks very nice.

    Would love it if you would link this up to our Rockin' link party going on now at RoCa and Company. Here is the link: http://rocaandcompany.blogspot.com/2011/09/welcome-fall-and-you-rock-2.html Come and show off what you got. Hope to see you there…

    Remember…YOU ROCK!!

    Carmen @
    RoCa and Company
    http://www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. Stacy @ She's {kinda} Crafty says

    September 24, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    What a wonderful display for your fobs! I could use this for ribbon storage!

    Reply
  12. Heather says

    September 24, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Those key fobs are adorable and the tree shows them off perfectly!

    Reply
  13. Amy Gilman and Emily Lee (Sisters of the Wild West) says

    October 2, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    great post! thanks for linking up! we featured you this weekend!!
    Amy

    Reply
  14. Melanie says

    February 4, 2016 at 1:18 AM

    I am making one right now to hold bracelets! Thanks for the great idea.

    Reply
  15. Jodi Gilbert says

    August 19, 2017 at 11:59 PM

    I would love one of those made for my craft show business. Do you make these and sell them or just show how to make them? Could u email me at http://[email protected]
    Thanks

    Reply

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