Twinkling Branches Room Divider

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You Will Need (13 things)

Steps (5 steps, 300 minutes)

1. 1

   6 - 24" long 1"x3" pine boards
   6 - 60" long 1"x3" pine boards
   24 -1 1/4" wood screws
   18 - 3/4" wood screws
   Drill
   4 - 2" long hinges
   Thick galvanized wire
   Wire cutters
   Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Rustic and Serene
   Paintbrush
   Wax
   Sanding block
   12 - 60" long branches

2. 2

   Create four 24" x 60" frames by connecting each corner with two 1 1/4" long wood screws
   Connect the frames together using the 2" long hinges
   *make sure that the frames are in a zigzag pattern
   Drill three screws on the top and bottom of each frame leaving 1/4" sticking out

3. 3

   Attach the galvanized wire around the 3/4" screws from top to bottom
   on each of the three frames
   *You will be attaching the branches to these wires
   Paint the edges of the room divider with the Rustic Chalky Finish paint
   *You can be messy with this color
   When dry, rub wax over the Rustic paint
   Paint the entire room divider in the Serene Chalky Finish and let dry

4. 4

   Watch the video tutorial here:

5. 5

   Sand the edges of the room divider to expose the Rustic color underneath and to give the room divider a shabby chic/antique feel
   Cut about 30 - 5" long pieces of wire
   Attach the branches to the wire that was stretched from the top to the bottom
   of each frame of the divider
   *Clip the branches that extend over the edges
   Wrap the white Christmas tree lights around the branches and plug in!