The Christmas tree is considered the absolute classic at Christmas, it is simply part of the winter home decoration and is guaranteed to increase the anticipation of the festive season. We offer you a DIY idea to get you and your family in the Christmas spirit: you can make a Christmas tree out of paper and create a cozy atmosphere in your own four walls. Such a Christmas tree would be a cost-effective, child- and animal-friendly alternative to glass Christmas decorations and a great addition to wooden or fabric Christmas tree decorations. We show you 26 step-by-step instructions made from cardboard, coffee filters and tissue paper. Be inspired by the ideas and create an inviting and festive atmosphere!
Homemade decorations give your home a unique charm. The next DIY instructions we have put together for you are the perfect rainy weekend activity for the whole family. Create a cozy and inviting atmosphere and let the children help. You can fold Christmas trees together and make a garland out of them. Or you can do thatChristmas trees in the houseArrange on the mantel, dining table or windowsill. The Christmas decorations last a long time and can easily withstand heat and cold.
Modern Christmas tree for decoration in the “Winter Wonderland” style
The first craft project can be completed in just a few minutes and is ideal for complete beginners or for families with children of kindergarten age. These Christmas trees look very modern and can be used in the decorin Scandinavian stylespice up. They look particularly effective in combination with wooden figures such as reindeer, polar bears and penguins. You can group several Christmas trees of different sizes in the middle of the table or place a paper Christmas tree in front of each plate and write the guest's name on it.
For oneChristmas tree made from paper materialsYou will need the following materials: cardboard, scissors, a wooden shish kebab skewer and wooden cubes with a pre-made hole in which the shish kebab skewer fits. You will also need hot glue, a pencil with an eraser and a template that you can make yourself or print out. Here's how to make the Christmas trees: First, spray the shish kebab skewer and wooden cube with gold spray and leave them aside to dry out. Then trace the template three times onto cardboard, cut out the three details and fold them in half. Then glue the three details together with glue and attach them to the skewer with hot glue. You can group the finished Christmas trees and display them on the mantel or display them as soloists on the coffee table.
Craft idea with crepe paper
The next decoration idea brings variety to the festive table. These cute Christmas trees can be made from tissue paper and can serve as modern place cards. They are the perfect decoration for the company party too. You will need the following materials: crepe paper, a silver fineliner, glue, scissors, skewers, cardboard and individually wrapped chocolates.
This is how the sweet Christmas trees are made: Cut the skewer into two. Cut out several strips 30 cm long and 5-6 cm wide from green crepe paper. Cut the paper lengthways by 3 - 4 cm, leaving a margin of 1 cm. Apply glue and wood to the edge and wrap the strip around the shish kebab skewer. Press gently with your fingers until the glue dries and then insert the shish kebab skewer into a praline. Cut out a place card from the cardboard and attach it to the top of the Christmas tree with glue. Complete!
Folding the Christmas tree: wall decoration in large format
They dream abouta big Christmas tree, but unfortunately you don't have space for it? The next craft idea might be just right for you. Make a Christmas tree and stick it on the wall in the living room. Not only does it look super modern and stylish, but it is also very practical. So you don't have to worry about storage space, because in contrast to an artificial Christmas tree, the handmade Christmas tree takes up very little space. At the same time, it can last for a very long time and is therefore suitable as a replacement. Its only disadvantage: You can't decorate a Christmas tree like this. But you can display the festive Christmas tree decorations on a chair.
For the Christmas tree you will need 11 green A4 sheets, transparent tape and a stapler. Place the first sheet on the table and begin folding it lengthwise. Then stick the A4 sheet to the bottom of the wall. Continue until you have folded all the cardboard sheets and attached them to the wall on top of each other with the tape. You can staple the tree top together with the stapler and then stick it to the wall. Complete! If you feel like it, you can decorate the Christmas tree with a star, a garland made of pompoms or a string of lights. And at Christmas you can simply arrange the presents in front of the Christmas tree.
Make your own Christmas tree out of music paper
If you want to decorate the festive table traditionally for Christmas, then the next idea is for you. Crafta Christmas tree made of music paper, which will give the Christmas table decoration a classic touch. All you need is music paper, glitter paper or white cardboard, glitter powder, twine and, if desired, mistletoe, eucalyptus leaves or fresh flowers with which you can further embellish the Christmas tree. For this craft idea you will need scissors and glue.
That's how it will bebeautiful Christmas treemade: First make a cone out of the music paper and glue its ends together. Cut a star out of white cardboard and sprinkle it with glitter. You can optionally cut out the star from glitter paper (available in all craft shops). Then glue the star to the top of the cone. Use the scissors to cut three small holes in the cone and pull the twine through them. Then attach the flowers or holly branches afterwards. If you wish, you can also cut out labels from brown cardboard or packaging paper and label them with the guests' names. Place the Christmas trees on guests' plates as place cards.
Make your own Christmas tree with kitchen paper rolls
If you can make a cone yourself, then you will have no problem creating your next craft idea. It is an alternative to the Christmas tree made of music paper. You need A4 sheets of cardboard in the following colors: 12 in dark green, 10 in green, 8 in grass green, 6 in light green and 4 in mignonette green. You will also need a red bow made of glitter paper, three kitchen paper rolls, hot glue or glue, transparent two-sided tape, scissors or a craft knife.
This is how the Christmas tree is made: First, form cones out of all the leaves from the cardboard. Glue the paper towel rolls on top of each other and let them dry. Then first glue the 12 cones made of dark green cardboard around the kitchen paper roll. Then glue the 10 green cones around the kitchen paper roll, leaving a gap of 8 cm between the first and second rows (i.e. between the dark green and green cones). Continue with the grass green cones, then the light green ones, and then the reseda green cones. Then glue the red bow to the top of the tree.
Fold origami
Craft enthusiasts who have theirScandinavian style Christmas tableIf you want to decorate, you will definitely like the next craft idea. Charming Christmas trees can be folded from cardboard or origami paper. If the end result looks too simple, you can also decorate your tree with an origami star. Such Christmas trees fit harmoniously into puristic and minimalist table decorations and can be presented as soloists or grouped together. They look particularly stylish when they are made of cardboard in different shades of the same color family.
Use crepe paper
Colorful and charming decorations can be created from tissue or crepe paper. With a little skill you can also make a modern Christmas tree yourself. We'll explain how it works. First, create a template and cut out two details from white cardboard. Then cut out another 20 details from crepe or tissue paper. Glue ten of them to the first piece of cardboard and another ten to the second piece of cardboard. Then glue the two cardboard details together. You can effectively stage the Christmas tree in a mini rattan basket with artificial grass.
Crafts suitable for children
Do you have children in kindergarten or primary school? Then you are probably looking for leisure activities for rainy weekends. The next craft idea for a colorful tree is perfect forFamilies with childrensuitable. You will need the following materials: A template that you can create or print out yourself, a template for the star, two-color cardstock or glitter paper and scissors. Simply cut out the templates for the Christmas tree from the cardboard or glitter paper, then cut the first detail at the bottom and the second detail at the top and insert them into each other. Then attach the star that you cut out of yellow cardboard to the top. If you wish, you can make the Christmas trees out of white cardboard and the children can paint the cardboard.
Make a Christmas tree out of a disposable cup
Hard to believe, but true – simple disposable cups can be transformed into cheerful, colorful Christmas trees. All you need is glue, a disposable cup, the same model buttons in different colors and sizes, green cardstock and gold glitter paper. Cut a wide strip out of the cardboard and use it to wrap the disposable cup. Then glue the two ends of the cardboard together. Attach the buttons to the cup. Finally, all that's left is to cut a star out of the gold glitter paper and place it in the middle of the top of the cup. Complete!
Make your own mini Christmas tree out of coffee filters and driftwood
you loveVintage Christmas decorations? Then the next example is just right for you. You need tree branches, cardboard, tree slices, pine cones, music paper, wooden hearts and stars and coffee filters to conjure up these beautiful mini Christmas trees. Follow the step-by-step instructions below and make a beautiful Christmas decoration that will bring a romantic touch to your own four walls.
Make your own Christmas tree out of coffee filters
Quick craft idea with glitter paper
The next Christmas tree made of glitter paper or cardboard can be conjured up in just a few minutes. You just need to cut out the individual details and make cones from them. Then all that remains is to arrange the cones on top of each other.
Matching garland
Such a Christmas tree brightens up the table decorations and completes the Christmas decorations in the house. We have already shown you numerous ideas for a mini Christmas tree, from modern to vintage. So everyone can choose the right one according to their own preferences. In the photo gallery below you can find more imaginative ideas for creative Christmas decorations that you can make together with the children and family. Get inspired, choose your favorite craft project and surprise your guests with a homemade mini Christmas tree!
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