One of our favourite things to do in the lead up to Christmas is decorate the Christmas Tree. It can be so fun and of course placing the star or the angel at the top of the tree is always the best part.
Today I am sharing this Christmas Tree Milk Bottle Craft here on The Inspiration Edit. It's an easy and simple craft that is perfect for adults and kids.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Eco-Friendly Fun: Recycle an old milk bottle into a festive tree, giving it new life and teaching kids about reusing materials.
- Personalizable Decor: Get creative with the colors and ornaments to make each tree uniquely yours—perfect for holiday gifting.
- Great for Holiday Traditions: This craft makes a fun family project that can turn into a yearly tradition for years to come.
🎨 Supplies Needed
To complete this project you will need milk bottles and Posca paint pens.
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🖌️ How To Make Christmas Tree Milk Bottle Craft
- Step 1: I began by drawing the outline of a Christmas Tree with the green posca pen.
- Step 2: Sometimes painting on glass can be tricky so make sure you have some tissue to wipe away any mistakes.
- Step 3: Next I used the yellow paint pen and added a star on the top of the Christmas Tree.
- Step 4: I then added different coloured baubles to my Christmas Tree.
- Step 5: I simply chose the colours based on the pens I had. You can purchase a good set of Posca pens from Amazon. That's where I have found the best colour options for the cheapest prices.
- Step 6: I did not have a brown at this point so used a gold pen for the tree trunk which looked pretty okay.
- Step 7: I then added a face using my thin black paint pen.
- Step 8: Once the face was complete, I filled in the rest of the Christmas Tree.
- Step 9: I then went over the outlines using the black posca paint pen. This is not easy on a bottle but it's a fun challenge and turned out okay for me.
I do hope you like my Christmas Tree Bottle. It was super fun to make and an easy craft to do with the kids.
I also made a Snowman bottle and a Penguin bottle
💡 Pro Tip: Begin the craft session shortly after a movement-based activity so children are calmer and more focused while working with fragile items like glass or plastic.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Check for Label Residue: If any labels were removed, wipe the bottle with rubbing alcohol to eliminate leftover adhesive that could interfere with decorating.
- Wrap Bottle with Towel While Working: Hold the bottle wrapped in a towel to prevent slipping during detailed decoration and avoid leaving fingerprints on painted areas.
- Set Up a Vertical Drying Rack: Use a dish rack or cup stand to dry bottles upright without contact so designs aren’t smudged while drying.
- Outline Designs with Pencil First: Lightly sketch on the bottle using a soft pencil before painting to reduce errors and ensure cleaner shapes on curved surfaces.
- Use a Funnel for Weighted Fillers: When adding sand or beads for weight, use a funnel to avoid spills and distribute contents evenly at the bottom.
- Limit Layers Per Session: Apply only one or two decoration layers at a time to prevent smearing and let children focus on neatness rather than rushing.
💭 FAQs
Keeping count helps organizers prepare future sessions accurately and ensures enough are available without needing last-minute replacements.
Knowing how many tools are needed avoids duplication and lets the session continue without halts due to missing or extra items mid-activity.
Defined table sections prevent crowding and make it easier to manage spacing when multiple projects run at once on the same surface.
Color tags or initials on supplies help children quickly identify their own materials and prevent conflicts over similar-looking items.
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Christmas Tree Milk Bottle Craft
Materials
- milk bottles
- Posca paint pens
Instructions
- I began by drawing the outline of a Christmas Tree with the green posca pen.
- Sometimes painting on glass can be tricky so make sure you have some tissue to wipe away any mistakes.
- Next, I used the yellow paint pen and added a star on the top of the Christmas Tree.
- I simply chose the colours based on the pens I had.
- You can purchase a good set of Posca pens from Amazon.
- That’s where I have found the best colour options for the cheapest prices.
- I did not have a brown at this point so used a gold pen for the tree trunk which looked pretty okay.
- I then added a face using my thin black paint pen.
- Once the face was complete, I filled in the rest of the Christmas Tree.
- I then went over the outlines using the black posca paint pen.
Did you make this craft? Leave a review and comment below! Alternatively, bookmark it in your browser or save to Pinterest.
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