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Christmas trees to make with kids! A collection of cute craft ideas for decorating

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Many of you may be wondering what kind of decorations to put up for a Christmas celebrated with children this year.

Decorations made with your own hands carry a special warmth and sense of attachment.

Spending time creating a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree using construction paper, yarn, and other everyday materials is sure to become a cherished memory.

Here, we’ve gathered ideas for handmade Christmas trees and ornaments that you can enjoy with children.

As you savor the joy of making things together, your excitement for Christmas will grow too! Note: Items made by the children are treated as works of art, so we refer to them as “creations” in the text.

Christmas trees to make with kids! A collection of cute decoration craft ideas (11–20)

Accordion-folded Christmas tree

[Craft Idea] Christmas Tree with Accordion Folding (December) (Senior Activities) (Early Childhood Education) (DIY) (Decoration) (Free-Standing)

Accordion-folded Christmas tree

A Christmas tree made by accordion-folding colored construction paper is a fun craft with a three-dimensional shape.

First, cut green construction paper into long, narrow strips and carefully accordion-fold them to create layers.

By placing a roll of packing tape’s cardboard core or a paper cup inside, you can make a stable, three-dimensional tree.

Layer the folded pieces from the top down to create a natural volume.

Decorate with stars and beads for a festive, eye-catching finish.

The process also helps practice fine motor skills, so children will be thoroughly engaged.

The finished tree is perfect for displaying on a tabletop.

This is a Christmas tree idea that’s easy to make with simple materials, fun to decorate, and gives a great sense of accomplishment.

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A tree made by rolling it around and around

Let’s make a Christmas tree by rolling up colored corrugated cardboard! You’ll need colored corrugated cardboard, wood glue, crayons, and construction paper.

First, use scissors to cut the green construction paper into long, thin strips.

Shape them into a tree, then stick it onto a black sheet of construction paper for the base.

Next, cut the colored corrugated cardboard to your desired lengths, roll each piece up, and glue them inside the tree.

Once the inside of the tree is completely filled, use crayons to draw the tree trunk, a star, and any background you like on the paper to finish.

The way you roll the corrugated cardboard creates a unique tree, making this a really fun project.

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Lantern tree

[Christmas Craft] Easy! How to Make a Christmas Lantern | Christmas craft decoration | Handmade | Elementary school kids | Children | Kindergarten | Easy | Light-up | Lamp

Lantern tree

This is a lantern tree that creates a dreamy, magical atmosphere.

First, prepare a clear plastic sheet and cut it with scissors so it forms a cone shape.

Next, draw illustrations on the clear sheet with a marker, and then attach colored cellophane (neo-cellophane) to match your drawings.

Since it’s for Christmas, designs like trees and stars would be a nice touch.

Once you’re done, roll the clear sheet into a cone and secure it with clear tape.

Finally, place it over an LED light to complete it.

The gentle glow will softly illuminate your room.

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Deco Wrap Tree

Introducing an easy way to make a Christmas tree lamp using Decorap! The materials are: Decorap cut into rectangles, a plastic bag, an LED light, round stickers, construction paper, colored pencils, and clear tape.

First, fold the top-right corner of the plastic bag so it meets the left edge.

Next, tape down the overlapping part of the bag.

Roll up the cut Decorap and place it inside the plastic bag.

Put the LED light into the bag as well, then tape the bottom of the bag closed.

Next, cut a star from the construction paper, decorate the tree with round stickers, and turn on the light to complete a beautiful Christmas tree!

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Felt tree

[100-Yen Christmas DIY] A Christmas Tree Made with Felt

Felt tree

Christmas trees made with felt have a cute, soft look and texture.

Unlike the vivid hues of colored construction paper, their gentle, muted tones will add festive charm to your room no matter how many you display.

Because making them involves cutting felt with scissors and doing precise work with a compass or protractor, adults should assist when children are crafting.

Shaping and gluing the pieces makes for a fun Christmas display that also works well as a kids’ craft.

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mall tree

[100-Yen DIY] How to Make a Chenille (Pipe Cleaner) Tree and Pom-Pom Snowman 🎄⛄️ Christmas Tree & Snowman

mall tree

Here’s an introduction to a cute mini tree you can make with chenille stems (pipe cleaners)! You’ll need construction paper, wood glue, a hot glue gun if you have one, colored chenille stems, and star-shaped or round beads.

Use a compass to draw a 9 cm circle on the construction paper and cut it out.

Fold the circle in half and glue it together.

Next, apply glue with a pen or applicator and form it into a cone (like a party hat).

Once it’s dry, apply wood glue to the surface and wrap your favorite color of chenille stem around it, sticking it down as you go.

Finally, use the hot glue gun to attach a star to the top and decorate with round beads, and you’re done! Buttons with Christmas designs also make adorable decorations, so they’re highly recommended.

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Christmas trees to make with kids! A collection of cute decoration craft ideas (21–30)

Handmade ornaments

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Do you know this? 🎄 Develop fine motor skills! High-end-looking Christmas ornaments 🧶 A fun, educational craft for parents and kids using paper plates and yarn ✨ ───────────────── ✂️ Materials Everything can be found at the 100-yen shop 🙌 ・Paper plates ・Yarn (green/white/red, etc.) ・Decorations (ribbons, beads, pom-poms, etc.) ・Hole punch, craft knife, glue/adhesive ───────────────── 🧠 Educational benefits Lacing builds dexterity and concentration ✨ ✅ Improves fine motor skills (great for practicing precise movements) ✅ Boosts focus and stamina (quiet, repetitive work with a sense of accomplishment) ✅ Develops spatial awareness (thinking about how to thread) Nurture the foundation for writing and thinking while playing 🌱 ───────────────── 🎨 Craft tips Slightly thicker yarn is easier to handle than thin yarn! If you punch the holes at equal intervals, your tree shape will look neat and pretty 🎄 👉 Check the “Craft Tips” highlight for details! ───────────────── 📎 Save this for a weekend parent-child craft 🎅 At @kuumama.asobi, we share seasonal crafts and educational play ideas you can enjoy at home 🌿#HomeCrafts Christmas crafts Educational play #ParentChildTime Wool yarn art
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This is a decoration that can also be used as an educational activity, where you thread yarn through holes punched in a paper plate to create a Christmas tree shape.

First, use a paper plate with a lace doily attached as the base, cut it into a triangle, and punch holes around the edges.

Then thread green yarn through the holes and shape it like a tree—that’s the basic idea.

How much yarn you thread is important, too; move your hands steadily to give the tree plenty of volume.

Using yarn in other colors to create ornaments for the tree is another recommended option.

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