Supplies
- Pallet
- Nails (2.5 mm thickness)
- Pencil
- Tape measure
- Waterproof marker (black)
- Template with numbers
- Hammer
- Circular saw
- 25 Christmas baubles
Step 1
First of all, it is useful to know how the pallet Christmas tree is constructed. With our calculations we came to 7 rows. 2 of the 7 rows get 4 nails, so we end up with 25 places.
Step 2
After the calculation, take the pallet apart so that you have loose planks. It may be useful to add row numbers on the back of the planks.
Step 3
Then use a circular saw to saw the planks into the correct ‘Christmas tree’ sizes.
Step 4
Tie the planks together. This can easily be done by attaching a remaining plank at the back over the length. You can also use small kindling for smaller parts.
Step 5
Now it’s time for some more precise work: the carpentry of the 25 days. First we draw the right amount of spots on each board with pencil. You can use a measuring tape or tape measure to leave the same amount of space between each spot.
Step 6
Then hammer the nails with a hammer at the marked spots.
Step 7
Do you happen to have templates of numbers? Then this step is very simple. If you don’t, you can find a lot of number templates via Pinterest.
Place the numerical templates above the nails. Then you can use a waterproof pen to colour in the template so that the letter appears above the nails.
Stap 8
After every day of the countdown calendar is over, you can hang a Christmas ball or other decoration on the nail. The closer you get to Christmas, the more the countdown calendar is decorated.
You can place the countdown calendar on a cabinet or hang it on the wall. For the latter, it is useful to attach a suspension system to the countdown calendar.
