These paper Christmas trees are fun and easy to make for kids and adults of all ages. All you need is construction paper and glue.
By: Andrea Mulder-Slater
Make paper Christmas trees following these simple directions.
I’m a big fan of keeping things simple, which is why I love this Christmas tree craft idea.
You need little more than paper, glue and a few glittery bits to pull off something that requires just a few minutes of your time, yet looks like it took hours to plan and create. And only you’ll know the truth because I promise not to tell.
What You Need:
- Paper (we used construction paper)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Stuff (pom-poms, sequins, sticky-back gems)
What You Do:
Lay out a sheet of paper.
Fold the paper to create a square.
Cut the paper and save the extra bit.
Fold the square piece of paper again and start cutting – from an open end – towards the folded edge. Don’t cut all the way through! Instead, leave a space of a few centimetres at the folded edge. Don’t worry if the strips are of equal width because it really doesn’t matter.
Unfold the paper — longest strips at the bottom, shortest at the top.
Working from the bottom up, add glue to the tips of the strips and fold them into the centre. Like so…
Keep going until both sides are complete.
Go ahead and make another mini tree using your scrap paper. Remember to fold the paper into a square and trim the excess before you snip, fold and glue.
Fold and glue the bottom points up and stick a square piece of brown paper on the back as a tree trunk. Then, bedazzle your creations using whatever you have on hand.
Display your cool crafts on a window or wall, or use them on gifts as an alternative to bows.
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This post originally appeared on the Yummy Mummy Club with the title: 5 Minute Super Cute Tree Crafts.
