Crafting is not only fun for children, but also for adults. And in keeping with the magical Christmas season, beautiful Christmas craft ideas are a real joy. It doesn't matter whether you're just passing the time or even making simple decorations to make the house Christmassy. You can make particularly beautiful things yourself using simple paper or craft paper. And especially if you have children or do crafts regularly, you will always have enough cardboard in the house, right. Today we have put together some interesting Christmas crafts for you to make with paper for Christmas. While some are a practical pastime for little ones, others are more suitable for adults. Decide for yourself!
This Christmas tree looks complicated at first glance, but it can also be made by children. To do this, simply lay out the craft paper as well as some smaller decorative elements such as beads or other things that can be used for jewelry. Since these are very small objects that can easily be swallowed, the project is less suitable for small children and requires close supervision. You will also need glue if you are making the tree with paper for Christmas.
For this project, first take a piece of paper of any color and shape it into a cone. This represents the base of the tree and the trunk, so to speak. Since this will also be partially visible at the end, a brown color is recommended, but not mandatory. In addition to these cones, also prepare strips of paper. You can either cut these out yourself or get them ready-made from a craft store. Use a shade of green or combine different shades. Shape each strip into a bow. To do this, first glue one end to the trunk and the other over it. Start at the bottom of the cone and gradually work your way up. Finally, you can decorate the finished tree with the other decorations to create a Christmas tree.
Modern garland made of fir trees
If you have decided on Christmas trees, you can also try out this Christmas craft idea, which is even easier to make. It's up to you to decide which colors and patterns you want the trees to have. Use very thin paper so that the trees can be stretched apart like this as soon as they are hanging. Prepare a paper stencil. To do this, draw an isosceles triangle of any size and cut it out. You can then start making trees with paper for Christmas. Using the template, transfer the outline of the tree onto the chosen paper to obtain any number.
Now you need a pencil and ruler, a wooden board and a carpet knife (for thin paper, pointed scissors are sufficient). You draw several lines at equal distances on the trees. Leave out the tip. The lines start a few millimeters from the edges of the paper and are then cut on the board with the utility knife. So the incisions are NOT pulled all the way through, because then the strip would fall off. Poke a hole in the top through which you can later thread the string for the garland.
Paper wreath made of paper
This simple craft idea is suitable for small children. Cut out the inner circle from a green paper plate to make a ring. This is then made with simple paper circles that can be cut out freehand or with the help of a punch. Of course, other shapes can also be chosen in addition to circles. Stars are just as suitable, for example, or gingerbread men.
Make your own elves with children
A paper plate is also needed here, but this time it should have a skin color. If none can be found, it can also be painted with acrylic paint. He is then redesigned with construction paper, pompoms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes and a bell. In the image above you can see how the individual elements are distributed. The paper plate forms the elf's head, the hat and body each consist of a triangle. The finished elf can then decorate the wall or door of the child's room.
Make your own bookmark
Are you giving away a book for Christmas? Then just lay it downa homemade bookmarklike this one! So if you would like to make something nice with square paper for Christmas, you now have the opportunity. You can see how exactly the paper is folded in the instructions. The triangle then gets a few cuts on the right and left, which promptly transform it into a Christmas tree, which you can then decorate with colorful confetti. This is the Christmas tree decoration, so to speak. You can buy confetti or make it yourself with a hole punch. Don't forget a square piece of brown paper for the tree trunk.
Instructions for 3D Christmas trees
Get beautiful figurines as Christmas decorations by using simple craft paper. These chic 3D Christmas trees not only look beautiful as table decorations, but can also decorate the windowsill or mantel. Watch the following video and follow the steps. You have already made an attractive Christmas decoration yourself.
Make your own Christmas and Advent decorations
How about youMake Christmas tree decorationsMake your own with paper for Christmas and winter? This can look nicer than you might think at first. You can also see a nice suggestion in the picture above. These are paper rings of different sizes that are made from strips and then placed inside each other and tied together. It is best to use patterned paper for this. You can also use gold, silver or copper paper or design it yourself with glitter. Just come up with something interesting.
