If you're craving a touch of nostalgia this holiday season, hang a red truck ornament on your tree this year! It's an easy craft project that will add to the holiday festivities. Here's how to make red truck Christmas decor you'll love year after year!
How To Make A Red Truck Ornament
Christmas ornaments are so much fun because there's such a huge range of possibilities for styles. You can literally find Christmas tree ornaments depicting nearly anything.
Think about it – if you want classic, playful, or elegant ornaments, you can find them.
Me…I love rustic farmhouse-style ornaments and decor, but my favorite part about Christmas tree ornaments is that if you can't find what you want, you can definitely make it. In fact, holiday decorations are much easier to make than you may think.
I love adding red truck Christmas decor to my other decorations, but I have never found one that I want to purchase. So I made my own!
If you also love rustic and nostalgic Christmas ornaments as much as I do, you can make a red truck with a Christmas tree ornament in just minutes with only a handful of supplies.
In fact, I love adding trucks with trees to my mantel and my Christmas tree. Basically, I can't get enough of them!
Supplies Needed To Make Red Truck Ornament
- Unfinished wood truck
- Americana Color Stain (in red and black)
- Small (3 inch) bottle brush tree
- Twine
- Paintbrushes
- Rag
- Scissors
Step 1: Paint The Wooden Truck Red
Start by staining your truck red. Paint on one coat, allow it to sit for a few minutes, then wipe away any excess with a rag.
Step 2: Paint The Wooden Wheels Black
Once your red stain has dried completely, move on to the black wheels. Repeat the same staining process and then let the entire truck sit and dry.
Step 3: Remove The Stand From The Bottle Brush Tree
In the meantime, if your bottle brush tree has any sort of stand, go ahead and remove that. I just used scissors to snap it off my tree.
Step 4: Tie The Tree To The Truck Bead & Add Hanger
Once the truck is dry, tie the tree into the bed of the truck with some twine. Then thread another piece of twine through the cab and tie it off so you can hang your red truck ornament.
After you have added the twine, you are now ready to hang your brand-new handmade ornament on your tree!
You might want to get enough supplies to make a bunch of these at once because you are going to love the way they look on your tree. Plus, they make terrific DIY gifts.
NOTE: The stain goes a long way, and one container holds enough to make a ton of ornaments with it. All you really need to do is pick up a bunch of trucks and trees.
Will you be making a red truck ornament this year? We would love to see the results if you do!
FAQs About Red Truck Ornament
Here are questions I frequently see readers ask about this red truck ornament. If you have a question but don’t see it answered down below, please leave it in the comments so I can answer it for you.
Why Stain The Truck Instead Of Painting It?
Well, a stain is more forgiving on a project like this one. It is easier to get into the details, cracks, and crevices. The stain will also give a more rustic appearance to this red truck Christmas decor, and that is exactly the look we are going for!
Can I Glue The Tree To The Truck Bed?
Yes, you can! I chose to just tie the tree on using the twine, but you can add a small drop of hot glue for a stronger, more secure hold.
Can I Use Something Other Than Twine To Hang These Ornaments?
I used twine for a couple of reasons: 1) because I love the rustic vibe it gives the ornament, and 2) because I always have it on hand. However, there's no reason to feel locked into using twine!
If you prefer an alternative, consider using embroidery floss, baker’s twine, ribbon, or thin metal wire.
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We are a “truck family”, and I would love this on our tree! Very cute! Thank you so much for sharing at Celebrate it!
Little red trucks are so Christmasy and cute. I love it on the tree. Thanks for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Party.
This is so cute! I love the little addition of the tree to the back. It’s perfect for hanging on the tree! I may need to make one for myself. 😉 Thanks so much for sharing!