Lovely Paper Christmas Tree Decoration

Need a straightforward and enjoyable ornament to make with the children?  This cute paper Christmas tree decoration children craft is a enjoyable and straightforward method to enhance your own home for the vacations. Since all you really want is paper, glue, and ribbon, this can be a nice challenge that’s budget-friendly and will be made with out spending some huge cash.  Plus the children could have tons of enjoyable making their very own distinctive.

Paper Christmas Tree Decoration

I like rustic and old style Christmas decor, and nothing beats a easy paper decoration to make that come to life in your tree.  This challenge is tremendous straightforward to make and a super choice for working with youthful children.  They’ll be taught a bit about chopping, it may be used for colour recognition, and provides them a way of accomplishment once they see their decoration on the vacation tree. 

These are positively well-liked as a result of they’re cheap, straightforward to make and take up little or no area.  You too can make them distinctive with totally different customizations that may add to the look in your tree.  If you’d like extra concepts for making your individual ornaments this yr, I counsel beginning with this large record of DIY Christmas ornaments to hold in your vacation tree this yr!

Can I Use Foam Paper As an alternative?

You should utilize foam as an alternative of paper on this Christmas tree decoration if you need. The froth is thicker than the paper so it would change the look barely however it may be executed.  If utilizing foam as an alternative of paper, simply keep in mind that it is going to be a bit bulkier and should not want as many items to create the form.  You can in all probability use 4 to six as an alternative of 8 items for this.

One other concept is to make use of felt or stiffened cloth that has been sprayed with starch or coated in Mod Podge.  They could be a lovely addition that is a little more sturdy than paper to final yr after yr.  Cardboard or cardstock may be used however would take a bit extra work to fold into form neatly. 

How Do I Hold These From a Christmas Tree? 

All you want is the ribbon added to the middle of the paper decoration.  You too can use yarn, fishing line, beaded ribbon, twine, or rope within the middle in the event you choose.  Decide what is going to match your decor the most effective. 

Can I Make These Bigger?

One of many issues that I like about this challenge is that it’s so straightforward to vary it for different makes use of. Use the essential concept of this paper Christmas tree decoration to make a a lot bigger model. You can also make an enormous model of this decoration and grasp it from the timber outdoors of the home, identical to you’ll on the tree inside.

It can be held on the entrance porch. Use plastic or foam with a purpose to make it. Whereas it may be made in a bigger model utilizing paper, the issue is that the paper just isn’t weatherproofed and it’ll simply get worn and destroyed if it’s not taken down.  So, in the end, it’s straightforward to make in varied sizes and use nevertheless you want.  Simply be certain the bottom you select works for the place it is going to be hung. 

Can I Customise This With Elaborations?

This can be a enjoyable challenge to customise. It’s straightforward to decorate the paper decoration utilizing on a regular basis crafting supplies. Some good concepts are under to get you began, however be artistic and use no matter works finest for you and your total decor theme.

• Spray with glitter or add glitter on the sides to make it sparkle. 
• Add sequins or beads alongside the sides. 
• Paint the person items of paper with holiday-themed characters. 
• Add stickers or glue photos onto the items to match a theme.

What Glue is Finest for Making These with Youngsters?

Every time I’m crafting with children, I be certain to a kid-safe glue. Washable white faculty glue is my go-to as a result of it’s non-toxic and doesn’t harm children. It is usually straightforward to work with and reasonably priced.

If the children have hassle squeezing the bottles that the glue is available in when making the paper Christmas tree ornaments, you may take the glue out of the bottle and place it on a plate. Youngsters can use a paintbrush or foam brush to place the glue in place. I’ve additionally used glue sticks with children for a mess-free choice that works very well for this explicit challenge. 

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Tips on how to Make a Paper Christmas Tree Decoration

Fold over 2″ to three″ on the underside of a chunk of craft paper. 

Draw a half-moon form onto the paper to create the “teardrop” decoration look. 

Lower out the paper, conserving it folded.  

Use this as a template to attract and reduce out 8 to 10 of those in varied colours. 

Start gluing the flat sides to one another in order that they open outward. 

After getting half glued it collectively, set it apart and create the second half. 

Add a little bit of glue down the center again of 1 half and connect the ribbon, then seal the opposite half over the ribbon. 

As soon as the glue dries, grasp this in your tree!

Extra Christmas Tree Decoration Concepts

If you’d like extra concepts for including to your vacation tree this yr, I’ve tons of nice decoration concepts to share.  Beneath are just a few extra of my favorites which are straightforward to make, reasonably priced, and nice for youths that can assist you make too! Be sure to print the tutorial, pin it to Pinterest, or bookmark to your browser to make quickly. 

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You can additionally make these utilizing holiday-themed scrapbook paper for a singular look. 

Add beads or sequins to the edges and edges for a glowing look in your tree.