Make Christmas Tree-Shaped Window Dowels
Put a modern spin on your holiday window decor with this colorful wooden dowel project.
![DIY Dowel-Rod Window Tree](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/023/0233/0233470.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1661837119362.jpeg)
Materials Needed
- 1/2" diameter wooden dowels
- 3 shades green spray paint
- mini hack saw
- 22-gauge floral wire
- craft paper
- yardstick
- measuring tape
- pencil
Measure Windows
Before you begin, know your window dimensions. You want your decoration to fall within the window frame.
![Step 1: Measure Windows Wood Dowel Christmas Tree Decoration](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/11/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House_Exterior_Window-Dowels_Step1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1439349201186.jpeg)
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Sketch Tree
Using a pencil and yardstick, draw out the tree in your desired shape and size. This will be your guide when cutting the dowels to size.
![Step 2: Sketch Tree Wood Dowel Christmas Tree Decoration](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/11/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House_Exterior_Window-Dowels_Step2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1439349209701.jpeg)
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Cut Dowels
Using a mini hack saw, cut the dowels to your desired sizes.
![Step 3: Cut Dowels Wood Dowel Christmas Tree Decoration](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/11/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House_Exterior_Window-Dowels_Step3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1439349214499.jpeg)
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Do a Dry Run
Lay the cut dowels across the tree sketch. Adjust to make sure the dowels are the right size and that they are equally spaced.
![Step 4: Do a Dry Run Wood Dowel Christmas Tree Decoration](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/11/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House_Exterior_Window-Dowels_Step4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1439349219883.jpeg)
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Paint Dowels
Every third dowel should be spray-painted the same color. Pull out several at a time, paint those dowels one shade of green, then let dry. Repeat with the other two shades of green until all dowels are dry to the touch.
![Step 5: Paint Dowels Wood Dowel Christmas Tree Decoration](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/11/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House_Exterior_Window-Dowels_Step5.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1439349228920.jpeg)
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Finalize Layout
Using your tree sketch as a guide, lay the painted dowels into their final positions in preparation for wiring them together.
![Step 6: Finalize Layout Wood Dowel Christmas Tree Decoration](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/11/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House_Exterior_Window-Dowels_Step6.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1439349235193.jpeg)
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Link Dowels
Using 22-gauge wire, connect each dowel to the dowel below (Image 1). Check as you go that they are evenly spaced on each end. Work your way down until you complete the tree (Image 2).
![Using 22 gauge wire, connect each dowel to the dowel below. Checking as you go that theyâre evenly spaced on each end.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/11/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House_Exterior_Window-Dowels_Step7.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1439349242993.jpeg)
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IMAGE 1
![Continuing this process, work your way down until you complete the tree.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/11/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House_Exterior_Window-Dowels_Step8.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1439349249853.jpeg)
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IMAGE 2
Finish
Hang the finished tree in your window(s) or on a wall using excess wire or fishing wire.
![DIY Tree Shaped Window Dowels Wood Dowel Christmas Tree Decoration](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/11/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House_Exterior_Window-Dowels_Lead_v.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1439349193112.jpeg)
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