1printable of one or more easy Christmas trees - either a single tree or a template
1sheet of copy paper, thick paper, or cardstock
Glue stick or double-sided tape
Leftover Christmas paper- optional
Leftover coloured paper- optional
Decorative materials such as stars, glitter, sequins, pom-poms, ribbons, small gifts...- optional
Instructions
Click on the image of one of the cone-shaped trees, the template, or the link below to print the PDF file. Use copy paper if you're making trees for quick decoration, or thick paper or cardstock – you can also glue your print onto cardboard if you want to decorate the trees with heavier embellishments. Cut out your Christmas tree and decorate it if you like.
Fold the glue flap along the fold line and apply glue.
Assemble the cone and glue the sides together.
Christmas Tree for Crafting Day
If you want to make trees for a crafting day, you can print the simpler trees and cut out mini decorations for embellishments.Try to make a mini Christmas star for the top.You can decorate the finished trees with stars, glitter, sequins, pom-poms, ribbons, small gifts…If you make regular Christmas stars from gold, silver, or glitter paper, the leftover paper scraps are perfect for making glass baubles and other decorations for a paper Christmas tree.
Christmas Tree as a Template
You can print the green tree and use it as a template (or pattern). Using the template, you can create your own versions by making a green cone-shaped tree from cardstock or paper and adding details such as branches, snow, and ornaments.When cutting out your details, you can use leftover pieces of green paper and cardstock - or even green cut-outs from magazines, paint sample cards, and more.
If you prefer fabric scraps, ribbons, or similar materials, it's better to make the cone from thick cardstock, cardboard, stiff felt, or fabric reinforced with interfacing. If you create a cone from fabric or felt, you can also embroider it.Decorate the finished Christmas trees with stars, glitter, sequins, pom-poms, lovely ribbons, tiny presents...
For your handmade trees, consider writing a name and the year inside so you can save them and build a Christmas forest that grows each year.