A minimalist Christmas decoration: a Christmas tree for your wall

You need: Digital Laser Measure Zamo (Set), Handsaw, sanding block, 80-grain sandpaper, pencil, 3x Pine strips (240 x 3 x 0.5 cm)

First things first: start by sawing the strips to the required length. We recommend using a linear gradation for the lengths of the strips. This will give your Christmas tree a harmonious shape. In our case, we chose to use a 1 m-long strip at the bottom and a 10 cm-long strip at the top. Each strip in between is then 10 cm shorter than the one below it going from bottom to top (the strip above the bottom one measures 90 cm, the one above that measures 80 cm and so on). This means there are ten strips in total.
Using the Zamo laser measure plus tape adapter will make marking the points at which you need to saw incredibly easy (image 1 + image 2).

Then, saw the strips at the marked points (image 3) and then sand the cut edges (image 4).

You need: PTK 3,6 LI, Fine wire staples (4 mm x 11.4 mm), 1x bundle of fir branches (such as Nordmann) cut into 10–20 cm-long pieces

It’s now time to decorate the strips. You’ll need fir branches that are 10 to 20 cm in length for this. Now, start attaching the branches to each strip with a tacker, making sure they overlap. Position the branches so that they’re pointing outwards. Start on one end and slowly work your way towards the centre. Then, do the same starting from the other end, making sure the branches are pointing outwards, and keep going until the fir branches completely cover the wood. You can fill any gaps with smaller branches.

You need: Digital Laser Measure Zamo (Set), pencil, Adhesive pads that can support 2 kg

Now the strips have been beautifully adorned with lush fir branches, it’s time for us to get it all ready to hang on the wall. To do this, use the Zamo laser measure and the tape adapter to measure out the centre of each strip. Mark this point with a small line on the top edge of the strip (image 1). Then, attach enough adhesive pads (image 2). When buying the adhesive pads, make sure that they can be removed without leaving any residue behind. 

You need: Cross line laser Quigo green, Digital Laser Measure Zamo (Set), Tripod, pencil

Next, mount the Quigo Green cross line laser on the tripod. Position it so that the horizontal laser line appears on the wall at the point you want to attach the bottom edge of your Christmas tree. The vertical line should also be level with the imaginary centre line of the tree (image 1). Mark the point on the wall where the bottom edge of the horizontal laser crosses the vertical one with a pencil and then mark another nine points 15 cm apart along the vertical laser line going upwards (image 2). These markings plus the lines on the strips from step 3 will be helpful later, when attaching the Christmas tree to the wall symmetrically. Leave the Quigo where it is and turn it off.

You need: Cross line laser Quigo green, Digital Laser Measure Zamo (Set), Tripod, Decorated wooden strips from step 3

The next step is to stick the wooden strips to the wall. First, switch the Quigo Green back on and align the longest strip with the horizontal laser line. Once you’ve done that and the strip is firmly stuck to the wall, adjust the tripod so that the Quigo is higher and the horizontal line is in line with the next marking. Now, stick the second strip to the wall along the horizontal laser line (image 1) and repeat the process until all of the strips are stuck to the wall. Make sure that the centre points you marked on the top edge of the strips in step 3 are aligned precisely with where the laser lines cross (image 2).

Once all the strips are attached to the wall, you can start adding the finishing touches to your Christmas tree. Make sure that whatever you hang on the fir branches isn’t too heavy. Otherwise, let your creative side run wild – the sky’s the limit!