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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids > Christmas Crafts > Christmas Tree Crafts for Children
Below you will find many Christmas Tree making crafts activities for your kids. Learn how to make your own handmade Christmas Tree projects with these easy Christmas Trees made with crafts instructions, ideas, and inspiration for children
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How to Make Stand-Up 3D Paper Christmas Trees
These may be made from construction paper or silver or gold gift paper. First make a pattern for the tree and trace it on cardboard. It may be similar to the one suggested in Figure a or it might be a plain triangle type. Trace just half of the design on a piece of cardboard and cut it out. Fold the construction paper in half. Lay your cardboard pattern on the fold and trace around it. Make three of these and cut them out. The finished tree shown is made of three' cutout trees put together with clear tape. Join the sections with clear tape. Take two of the trees, folded in half, and lay them down flat, the folds touching, and join them from top to bottom with a piece of clear tape. Add the third tree in the same manner, and tape it to the first one. The finished tree is six-sided, stands up easily, and makes an attractive decoration for mantel or window sill at home or in the schoolroom.
A cool way to decorate these trees is with colored cellophane tape. This comes in bright solid colors and in a variety of attractive Christmas designs. Apply strips of tape across the cutout trees, as shown in Figure b. Or decorate with sticker stars. These trees can be any size. The larger ones-6 to 8 inches high —make good mantelpiece decorations, while trees 3 inches high make perfect homemade decorations for your Christmas tree. There are many combinations of paper and tape with which to work.
How to Make Paper Christmas Trees
You will need the following...Several pieces of colored construction paper, compass (or just free hand draw the circles), scissors, 1/8" doweling, block of wood (or clay or play doh) for stand, Scotch tape, and a pencil. Cut about 14 circles of graduating size from construction paper. Snip around outside edge of circles. Push dowel through center of graduated circles with smallest one at the top. Space circles evenly along dowel and fasten with Scotch tape. If using clay, just stick the tree dowel in the clay for stand. If using, wood, ask parents to help to make a hole in the block for the tree stand. Star may be added at the top.
Making Tabletop Decorative Christmas Trees
These decorative little trees can be used most effectively on holiday and birthday tables. They can be as simple or as ornate as you like. Cut the tips off several cone-shaped drinking cups with a pair of scissors, as in illustration A. Either decorate the cones with paint or crayon designs, or paint the cones a solid color. After they are dry, glue fancy stickers, seals, stars, magazine, clipart, or Internet cut-outs or crepe paper or ribbon bows onto them, as in illustration B. Place the cones over candles in candlestick holders, as in illustration C.
Paper Christmas Tree Stand-Ups
There are 2 ways that you can make these paper stand-up trees. Both of these crafts include cutting out a Christmas tree like you see in illustration #3. But you can make the Christmas stand in two different ways. The first way is show in illustration #1 and # 2. In this way, you cut out a rectangle...fold it in half, and then cut a small slit in the center. You then place the tree in the center and you have created a stand-up tree. The 2nd way to make the stand is to fold 3 smaller rectangle pieces of paper. You then glue them together as you see in the bottom left of the illustrations above. You then push the tree into the space that is created in the center. These are a great addition to any Christmas paper craft. You can also decorate them with tiny paper decorations.
Make a Christmas Tree Mantle Decoration
A conical tree, ornamented with cellophane, augments the room's warmth at Christmas time. Make a cone of heavy green construction paper and glue it to keep it in shape. Fill a small box filled with sand and project into it a straight twig / stick from outside, a dowel. a chopstick, or a like shaped object in an upright position. Wrap the box and the tree trunk with decorative paper or paint it. Glue the cone down over the rod. Get some cellophane, colorful wrapping paper, tin foil, or other colorful / shiny material. Then cut triangles or circles and glue rows of them, beginning the rows at the bottom and overlapping each row over the preceding one.
Making Christmas Tree Stencils
Here is a great way to make quick decorations for Christmas. Fold a piece of paper (if you have card stock or stiff paper, this works best) in half. Draw and then cut around a simple Christmas Tree pattern (draw only one half of it) ...while the piece of paper is still folded in half. Now open up the folded piece of paper and you can see a cut-out Christmas Tree. Now you can use this cut-out as a stencil...hold it down tight, and use a crayon, colored pencil, paint, etc. to make Christmas Trees all over wrapping paper, cards, Xmas decorations...have fun.
More Xmas Tree Craft Ideas Below
Easy to Make Advent Calenders Christmas Crafts for Kids – Part 1 - Advent calenders are always lots of fun. But most of them take ages to make. Here’s a simple version of the advent calender that will take you a couple of hours to make- at the most. So sit down one afternoon with your kids and make this simple advent calender. Part ! of the instructions are given below. In this page you can learn to make the gifts. Easy to Make Advent Calendars Christmas Crafts for Kids - Part 2.
Make a Mini Christmas Tree Arts & Crafts Project & Activity for Kids - Christmas is coming up soon so it is time to start decorating the house with your arts and crafts projects and activities. This mini Christmas tree will look great on your window sill, or on the table this Christmas. All you need is some paper, scissors and glue. So get started right now- the instructions follow.
Gold beads Christmas Tree Card Crafts Project for Kids - Here’s a pretty handmade bead card that your children’s friends and family will be very impressed to see. Make sure you get the right kind of beads- flat on one side and rounded on the other. The simple instructions to make this Christmas card are given.
Baby
Food Jar Christmas Tree Making Project - Create
a radiant decoration for your window by crafting this baby food jar
Christmas tree. It makes a glowing multicolor display that will look
both inviting and fun to passersby or arriving holiday guests.
Bath
Time Christmas Tree - Make
our fun foam tree and not only will your bathroom look more festive
but you can have the fun of decorating the tree every bath time.
Beaded
Christmas Tree Making Instructions - Use
this free pattern to make beaded safety pin jewellery for children.
Christmas
Tree Craft to Make- This
Christmas tree craft is a classy and contemporary way to decorate
your home this holiday season!
Christmas
Paper Tree to Make - Make
a simple 3-dimensional Christmas tree from construction paper.
Christmas
Tree Paper Ornament Directions- Kids
can craft this ornament to decorate the family Christmas tree.
Christmas
Wish Tree Crafts Project - This
Christmas wish tree is a nice little family project at Christmas
time, to help children think about the real meaning of Christmas.
Clay
Pot Christmas Tree Crafts Activity - When
winter comes, kids also want to help make and decorate for the
season. This project is easy for kids to do!
Dazzling
Christmas Tree Crafts Project for Kids - Keep
kids busy for a while with this holiday craft. It is perfect for
those icy December afternoons when the weather forces children to
stay indoors.
Drinking
Straw Christmas Tree Activities - Simple
idea for a charming little Christmas tree. Make a whole forest.
Christmas
Tree Light Pull - Remind
yourself it's the season to be jolly every time you turn the light on
with this Christmas tree light pull. It's a simple craft foam project
that kids enjoy using to light their way.
Christmas
Tree Cones - Christmas
tree treat
Crimped
Paper Tree - Combine
several different green patterns of cardstock to create a delightful
Christmas tree.
Christmas
Tree Fan - Simply
the easiest, most fun Christmas craft you can do with your kids.
Coat
Hanger Christmas Tree Projects - No
one will ever guess that this small Christmas tree, complete with
tree lights and ornaments, is recycled coat hangers in disguise.
Candy
Tree - Some
chocolate candies and chenille make this craft easy enough for a
4-year-old to make as a sweet table decoration.
Christmas
Tree Handprint Craft - This
Christmas tree is made entirely of handprints
Christmas
Tree Craft Projects- There
are two variations on this craft.
Christmas
Lacing Projects Projects - Lacing
projects are a great craft for preschoolers and kindergarten children
to complete during any holiday.
Christmas
Tree Ornaments - Use
paint, craft sticks, and a few decorations make this lovely ornament
to hang on your tree this Christmas! This is a great project for a
snowy day.
Cotton
Ball Christmas Tree - These
beautiful trees can done by very young children with help from an
adult
Christmas
Tree Centerpiece - Trees
are a natural for winter holiday celebrations. Warm your family table
with this charming Christmas Tree Centerpiece.
Christmas
Tree Garland - Deck
the halls with a message! Make a garland with Christmas Trees that
display your holiday wishes.
Christmas
Tree Table Topper - Put
a tree on your table for holiday dinners. Family members will marvel
at your children's Christmas creativity!
Christmas
Tree Box - Never
mind the gift; impress them with the box -- a Christmas tree gift
box. Painting and decorating this tree-shaped Paper Mache box is a
fun seasonal craft for kids and adults alike.
Christmas
Triangle Trimming - Children
get into the spirit of the holidays by exploring ways to decorate
their tree with seasonal symbols (that just happens to rely on
geometry)!
Christmas
Bow Tree - Create
a delightfully bright and bold Christmas tree.
Christmas
Trees - Get
ready for the holiday - decorate a Christmas tree!
Dimensional
Christmas Tree - Create
and decorate a great 3d Christmas tree craft!
Felt
Cone Christmas Tree - Make
your very own Christmas tree to display on your holiday table!
Foam
Tree - Get
out the glue and glitter and turn a craft Foam Tree Ornament into a
sparkling delight. A great craft for little kids first learning to
create.
Foam
Tree & Mini Bucket Projects - Fun,
fast and easy craft.
Fuse
Bead Tree - When
the weather in December isn’t inviting for outdoor play, kids
can remain inside and craft decorations for the holidays.
Felt
Christmas Tree - This
would also be a great way to count down to Christmas (with a few
more, smaller ornaments) or to any other fun holiday event.
Felt
& Button Christmas Tree - What
better way to learn to sew than while creating adorable felt and
button Christmas tree ornaments? This craft can be made in a variety
of ways, with paint or glue as an easy alternative for very young
kids.
Fruit
Loop Christmas Tree - Snack
away as you and your kids make this colorful Fruit Loop Christmas
Tree craft. Just remember to leave enough fruit loops for the tree
itself!
Handprint
Christmas Tree - Handprint
Christmas tree to display all your friends and family for the
holidays.
Handprint
Tree - Use
your hand prints to make a fabulous Christmas tree!
Light
Up White Christmas Tree - Make
a decoration that will literally light up your home with this light
up white Christmas tree craft.
Mini
Styrofoam Christmas Tree - Even
toy train towns should celebrate Christmas and now they can with this
mini-Styrofoam Christmas tree. For kids with train sets this is a
great way to get into the seasonal spirit.
Miniature
Pinecone Christmas Tree - These
are little Christmas trees made of pine cones. Recommend craft for
kids 8 and over.
Mini
Pine Cone Christmas Trees Projects - Turn
pinecones into pretty miniature Christmas trees with three easy steps
in this free Christmas craft project.
Multicolored
Christmas Tree - Put
a fun, contemporary spin on the time-honoured traditional Christmas
tree.
Paperback
Christmas Tree Projects - This
Christmas tree is very easy to make from an old paperback book.
Pine
Cone Tree Projects - Cover
a Styrofoam tree form with pine cones, and embellish in a variety of
ways to make this pine cone Christmas tree decoration.
Paper
Cone Christmas Tree - This
simple craft is such a pretty addition to your holiday décor!
Make this then display it near your big tree to see it sparkle.
Paper
Christmas Tree - This
craft project is fun for both young and old alike and looks great
plain and decorated.
Pine
Cone Tree - A
easy-to-make pine cone Christmas Tree.
Paper
Christmas Tree - Miniature
Christmas trees using a cardboard toilet paper roll, construction
paper, and a few other supplies.
Sun
Catchers Christmas Tree - Let
your kids make your Christmas tree sparkle with this beaded sun
catcher ornament made of beads and glue. This homemade craft makes a
great holiday gift for family and friends, or to hang it on your
Christmas tree as a decoration.
Safety
Pin Tree - Another
terrific safety pin project! Generous 4" tree in just right for
an ornament or a backpack decoration.
Sticker
Christmas Tree - This
is the simplest of crafts but little kids will enjoy it - and it has
the advantage of making no mess at all!
Terrific
Top Christmas Trees - Make
a small decorative tree!
Terrific
Textual Christmas Tree - Christmas
tree craft made from egg cartons.
Tree
& Stocking Wood Frames - Christmas
frames to show off your photos.
Tree
Paintbrush Projects - A
unique Christmas Tree.
Tinsel
Pompom Christmas Tree Projects - Create
a fun, festive and easy ornament.
Wood
Shape Tree Projects - Make
a sparkling Christmas tree with glitter.
Christmas Tree Suncatcher - Use these instructions to make a Christmas tree using tissue paper.
Giant Paper Bag Christmas Tree - how your environmental support when you and your kids recycle paper to create this fabulous Giant Paper Christmas Tree.
Hand Christmas Tree - Find out how to make a Christmas tree out of hand prints.
Pine Cone Tree - Make a tiny Christmas tree using a pine cone. A great ornament for your own Christmas tree.
Soda Pop Can Christmas Tree - Find out how to make this easy yet creative Christmas craft! Follow the directions shared by Cindy from WI and you can make a Christmas tree using soda pop cans!
Sparkling Christmas Tree - Make a Christmas with built in sparkle and shine!
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