Backlit christmas silhouette

How to make your own DIY Christmas Silhouette

The holiday experts at HGTV.com share step-by-step instructions for making a modern, minimalist backlit plywood Christmas tree.

There are many things to love about the fall season. Hot apple pies, fuzzy blankets, scented candles, and the many holidays celebrated in fall. One of the most awaited holidays of the year is undoubtedly Halloween, when one gets to bring all their most esoteric, magical, and spooky ideas to life for just one night. Also, it's the only time when taking candy from a stranger becomes socially acceptable.

Kim Barber doesn’t mind when her Orange County, CA, yard gets a little busy with neighbors—and strangers—posing for photos in front of her holiday displays. She considers it a compliment that the silhouettes—backlit with clear Christmas string lights—become backdrops for family photos and social media posts. “They have such a magical feel,” she says. “I just want to share them with everybody.” The displays are a spin on lit paper-cut shadow boxes. Kim (@barberellahome on Instagram) scaled up…

There are many things to love about the fall season. Hot apple pies, fuzzy blankets, scented candles, and the many holidays celebrated in fall. One of the most awaited holidays of the year is undoubtedly Halloween, when one gets to bring all their most esoteric, magical, and spooky ideas to life for just one night. Also, it's the only time when taking candy from a stranger becomes socially acceptable.

Backlit Christmas decor. Three trees with deer and stand for all 4 items, LED light included. Dimensions are 7x15 inches approximately.

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