If you love Christmas crafts that feel warm, natural, and budget-friendly, this rustic log Christmas tree is a perfect weekend project. It’s made entirely from simple materials—small wooden logs, pine branches, pinecones, red berries, and a few festive accents. The result looks handmade, charming, and surprisingly elegant, making it ideal for family homes, farmhouse décor lovers, or anyone who prefers natural Christmas styling over store-bought decorations.
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Below is a step-by-step guide to creating your own version, plus easy ways to personalize it for your home.
Choose Your Wooden Logs
Start by gathering small wooden logs that are roughly the same thickness but vary in length. You’ll need five pieces to form the “branches” of your tree, with the longest log at the bottom and the shortest at the top. You can cut fallen branches or use craft-store logs—either works beautifully.
Create the Tree Shape
Arrange your logs horizontally in a stacked triangle shape on a wooden plank or board. Space them evenly, leaving room for decorative greenery between each level. Once you’re happy with the layout, glue or nail them into place. Keep the look simple and rustic—the natural texture of the wood is the beauty of this design.
Add Fresh or Faux Pine Greenery
Tuck pieces of pine branches between each log layer to mimic the look of an evergreen tree. You can use real greenery for an ultra-natural winter feel or faux branches if you want your decoration to last longer. Keep the greenery soft, slightly loose, and natural—don’t try to make it perfect.
Decorate With Pinecones, Berries & Ornaments
This is where the decoration comes alive. Use small pinecones, red berry clusters, and red Christmas ornaments to add pops of color and texture. A mix of deep reds and warm browns looks especially cozy and traditional. Glue the decorations directly onto the logs, keeping everything balanced but still a little imperfect for a handmade charm.
Add a Golden Star to the Top
Every Christmas tree needs a topper. A small golden star gives the craft its festive finishing touch. Glue it above the smallest log or attach it to the top of the background plank.
Finish With a Burlap Bow
A wide golden burlap bow adds warmth and ties the rustic theme together. Attach it at the bottom of the tree to anchor the design visually. The bow also softens the natural wood textures and makes the piece feel more like a finished holiday decoration.
Display Your Rustic Log Tree
Hang it on a wall, place it on a shelf, or use it as part of a cozy Christmas vignette. Its neutral colors and natural textures make it perfect for farmhouse-style homes, cabins, minimalist Christmas décor, or small apartments needing a space-saving festive touch.
If you want to personalize it further, try adding cinnamon sticks, wooden stars, tiny bells, different ribbon colors, or even fairy lights for a soft glow.