Check out this simple Christmas Tree Craft for Kids! It's the perfect way to have the kids be creative for the holidays!
Make sure to check out my Children’s Christmas Gift Ideas You Will Love for even more fun ideas!
Jump to:
💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Great for Little Hands: Easy to cut, glue, and decorate with zero fuss.
- Keepsake Worthy: Hang them up year after year and watch those memories grow.
- Perfect for Parties or Classrooms: Quick, cute, and crowd-pleasing every time.
Christmas Tree Craft for Kids
Once the holiday season rolls around, it's a good time to start thinking about all the fun crafts that the kids can make. What parents love about this holiday craft is that it's fun and easy to do!
All you need are a few simple supplies to get started - and everyone will be having a blast! Use the following steps below to get started on the creative fun.
Let's take the time to learn the easy directions to make this simple DIY Christmas craft for kids! Also be sure to check out this fun paper plate Christmas Tree craft too!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- scissors
- straw
- colored cardstock - various colors or designs
- pom poms
- glue
🖌️ How To Make a Super Easy Christmas Craft
Once you've gathered the simple list of supplies needed to make this craft for Christmas Day, you're on your way to making it! In just a few steps, this craft will be done!
- Step 1: Cut out a light green Christmas tree.
- Step 2: Cut out dark green thin strips and then glue them on the light green tree.
- Step 3: Glue a straw on the back of the tree.
- Step 4: Cut a star out of the yellow paper.
- Step 5: Glue to yellow star to the top of the tree.
- Step 6: Glue the pom poms to the tree.
What Are Fun Gift Ideas for Kids to Give for Christmas?
Homemade crafts make the best gifts! They're a great way for the kids to be involved in the gifting process, by creating and making them all on their own!
While the urge to buy a gift might be strong, don't forget that the kids can easily create a fun craft that makes a great memory, too.
You could even make Christmas slime as a gift for the little ones to enjoy this festive season!
💡 Pro Tip: Attach mini versions of your Christmas trees to gifts as creative, homemade toppers that double as a present themselves.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Design Foldable Trees: Craft your tree in a way that it can fold flat and pop open, making it easy to store and reuse every year like a special keepsake.
- Create Layered Branches: Stack multiple paper layers with slits cut into them to mimic the fluffy look of real evergreen branches, adding playful depth.
- Add Secret Message Pockets: Attach tiny paper pockets behind the tree to hide holiday wishes, jokes, or small notes for a fun interactive surprise.
- Use Asymmetric Shapes: Play around with quirky, lopsided branches and irregular shapes for a whimsical, Dr. Seuss-inspired Christmas vibe.
- Decorate with Memory Tags: Instead of just ornaments, hang little memory tags where kids can write down their favorite thing from the past year.
- Switch to Unusual Colors: Instead of green, make purple, turquoise, or neon trees for a playful, modern spin that pops on walls or tabletops.
💭 FAQs
Yes, you can glue the finished tree onto a large piece of fabric or canvas and add string lights or ribbons, creating a reusable holiday decoration for walls or doors.
Lightly dab cotton balls or use a sponge dipped in white paint around the tree edges. It gives a fluffy, snow-dusted look without needing extra supplies.
If you make the tree 3D using folded paper cones, you can hide mini candy canes, stickers, or notes inside, turning the craft into a surprise-filled ornament.
Yes! You can glue cinnamon sticks or spray the paper lightly with pine-scented spray, making the craft smell like a real Christmas tree for a sensory boost.
🖌️ Related Crafts
Love these crafts! Don't forget to pin them on Pinterest or leave a comment and let us know how you got on!
Did you make this craft? Leave a review and comment below! Alternatively, bookmark it in your browser or save to Pinterest.
Christmas Tree Craft for Kids
Materials
- scissors
- straw
- colored cardstock - various colors or designs
- pom poms
- glue
Instructions
- Cut out a light green Christmas tree.
- Cut out dark green thin strips and then glue them on the light green tree.
- Glue a straw on the back of the tree.
- Cut a star out of the yellow paper.
- Glue to yellow star to the top of the tree.
- Glue the pom poms to the tree.
Leave a Reply