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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 Craft Ideas to Display (41–50)

color cellophane tree

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color cellophane tree

Here’s how to make an easy Christmas tree using colored cellophane! You’ll need two laminating sheets, colored cellophane, and clear tape.

First, cut the laminating sheets into triangles.

Cut yellow, blue, and red cellophane into small pieces with scissors, and layer and stick them onto the laminating sheets.

Cover everything with clear tape, then trim any excess around the edges.

Make two of these, cut a slit in each, and slide them together at the slits to assemble the tree.

The overlapping cellophane colors look beautiful.

Try making it with your kids!

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Christmas tree hat

[Crafts] Nursery craft activity: “Christmas Tree Hat.” Demonstrated by a childcare teacher. This is the perfect Christmas craft for ages 3 to 5!

Christmas tree hat

A hat designed like a Christmas tree is both cute and sure to instantly boost the festive atmosphere.

You can easily make it using only items from a 100-yen shop—like colored construction paper, pom-poms, and yarn—so it’s a great craft for Christmas.

Since you’ll need tools like scissors and a hole punch, please consider your child’s age and have an adult help with the more difficult steps.

The decorations let kids express their individuality, so try making a one-of-a-kind hat that exists nowhere else in the world.

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Stained-glass-style tree

[Stained Glass Style] Christmas Tree – Make it with lamination! Stained glass craft for preschool/childcare

Stained-glass-style tree

Fantastical stained glass is perfect for the Christmas atmosphere, isn’t it? By placing a Christmas tree template made from construction paper onto a laminating sheet and simply coloring it in with a permanent marker, you can easily create a stained-glass-style finish.

It’s fun for children to make freely using their own sense of style—coloring inside the template or making the laminate more colorful to enhance the stained glass look.

It’s a recommended craft for kindergartens and daycare centers, too; when the finished pieces are displayed together, new works of art are born.

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cardboard tree

[Experiment] I tried making a Christmas tree out of cardboard! [Craft]

cardboard tree

A Christmas tree made from cardboard that tends to pile up at home will brighten your room while making good use of something you’d otherwise throw away.

Cut the cardboard into rings, hang them from the ceiling with string, and place cotton or lightweight ornaments on the rings to complete it—making it a fun craft project for children, too.

However, since the process involves steps like cutting the cardboard into rings with a utility knife and spray painting, adult supervision and assistance are essential.

It’s a visually delightful Christmas tree that brightens the whole room.

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Denim tree

[How-to] How to Make a Christmas Tree from Denim ✩.*˚

Denim tree

A Christmas tree made with denim fabric is a craft that’s sure to catch the eye with its unique look.

Simply poke holes in a styrofoam cone using a bamboo skewer or similar tool, then insert rolled-up pieces of denim—the texture you get is something other materials can’t create.

The mix of denim’s blue tones and the white of the cut edges blooming randomly produces a color effect that may give you a brand-new sense of delight when it’s finished.

Add some Christmas-style decorations at the end for a cute touch—this is a craft you’ll definitely want to try at least once.

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Toilet paper roll tree

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Toilet paper roll tree

A Christmas tree made using toilet paper rolls is not only effective but stylish, sure to catch the eye of both children and adults.

Arranging cross-sections of toilet paper rolls into a tree shape creates a look that could also work well as a Christmas wreath.

You can vary the thickness of the slices to place ornaments inside, offering plenty of creative possibilities for crafting.

It’s a striking Christmas tree that you can adapt to suit your child’s age and skill level.

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Frame tree

[100-Yen Christmas DIY] I made a frame tree ☆ Christmas Tree

Frame tree

A frame tree made using photo frame borders has a striking design that stands out from ordinary crafts.

Since you can create a polished project with photo frames and decorations from 100-yen shops, it’s also recommended for preschool and kindergarten crafts.

Because a glue gun is used for the decorating, let teachers or other adults handle the tricky steps.

It’s a perfect Christmas craft—just thinking about which ornaments to add to the cool tree is fun in itself.

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