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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)

PET bottle cap tree

Work No. 036: “Making a Christmas Tree” [Handmade Toy by a Nursery Teacher]

PET bottle cap tree

This is a craft where you use plastic bottle caps to make a tree shape.

Simply arrange the caps on a backing sheet to form a tree silhouette and use white paint to add snow—easy to complete and very simple.

Even very young children who are touching paint for the first time can enjoy coloring freely with their fingers and more, so they’ll really experience the fun of crafting.

Green caps from tea bottles are recommended, but collecting caps in intentionally varied colors also makes for a fun Christmas tree craft.

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Christmas Trees to Make with Kids! A Collection of Cute Craft Ideas to Display (51–60)

Pom-pom tree

[100-Yen Store DIY] Pom-Pom Tree & Santa Claus 🎄🤶

Pom-pom tree

Making a pom-pom tree is a perfect craft to enjoy during the Christmas season.

Using pom-poms and a paper plate, you can have a fun crafting time with your child.

First, cut and roll the paper plate to create the base.

Next, attach colorful pom-poms.

By adding various decorations, children can nurture their expressive skills through creative activities.

Try making it together with a parent or guardian and display the warm, handmade tree in your room.

Your wonderful Christmas memories will be captured in a one-of-a-kind, original tree.

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Ribbon tree

[Christmas 100-Yen DIY] Christmas Tree Made with Ribbon 🎄

Ribbon tree

A Christmas tree shaped with ribbons in your favorite patterns will add a three-dimensional touch that brightens up your room.

You can easily create a glamorous-looking Christmas tree by decorating a cone-shaped base with looped ribbons.

Making the cone base requires some detailed work, but for older children, starting from the base construction can be a rewarding challenge.

Wrapping the base with gift wrap adds even more depth, so this is a craft project we highly recommend trying.

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Lace thread tree

[Christmas Dollar Store DIY] Make a Christmas Tree with Lace Thread

Lace thread tree

Here’s an idea using a variety of colorful lace thread and plastic wrap.

Cut thick paper and shape it into a tree, then cover it with plastic wrap.

Next, apply glue over the wrap and wind the lace thread around it.

After that, remove the thick paper that served as the base, and you’ll have a translucent lace-thread tree.

The best part about this tree is that you can put a light inside! The glowing tree really enhances the Christmas atmosphere.

Little kids might be mesmerized by how beautiful it is.

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Wrapping Paper Tree

[Christmas 100-Yen DIY] A Christmas Tree Made from Wrapping Paper 🎄

Wrapping Paper Tree

This Christmas tree puts wrapping paper—usually the star that heightens anticipation for presents—front and center.

As more people have started doing their own wrapping, even 100-yen shops now carry a wide variety of wrapping papers.

The distinctive texture of wrapping paper remains when you turn it into a Christmas tree, so its soft look is sure to add a festive touch.

However, because you’ll often use tools like scissors and compasses, and the material tends to wrinkle easily, adults should help with the trickier steps.

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Cloth tree

How to Make a Fabric Christmas Tree [Handmade Christmas Ornaments] Free Pattern Available ★ How to make a fabric Christmas tree

Cloth tree

A Christmas tree made of fabric can warm the heart, from its touch to its appearance.

While traditional Christmas colors work well, you can combine your favorite patterns and colors, making it easy to reflect the maker’s sense of style.

However, since you’ll need to use scissors to make the pattern and cut the fabric, and a sewing machine to stitch pieces together, it might be a bit difficult for children to do on their own.

Even just choosing the design combinations and finishing with a ribbon can showcase originality, making it a festive and eye-catching craft.

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yarn tree

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

yarn tree

A Christmas tree made with pastel-colored yarn is simple and recommended as a craft for nursery and kindergarten.

Just wrap yarn around a cone-shaped base made from thick paper using glue, and you can create a soft texture and vibrant colors unique to yarn.

Since making the base requires detailed work with tools like scissors and a compass, it might be best for children to start from the yarn-wrapping step.

Adding decorations from 100-yen shops or similar stores freely makes it even cuter—an easy Christmas tree idea that children can enjoy trying.

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