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How to fold a Christmas tree using a single sheet of origami paper

If you want to incorporate something festive as Christmas approaches, how about enjoying a Christmas tree made with origami?

In this article, we introduce a variety of folding ideas—from simple methods that young children can make and enjoy, to adorable trees with a few more steps that you’ll still want to try.

Believe it or not, you can make one with just a single sheet of origami paper!

If you use patterned or colored foil origami paper, and decorate it with stickers or pens, you can create an even more beautiful tree-shaped origami.

Be sure to try making them with your family!

How to fold a Christmas tree from a single sheet of origami paper (21–30)

Trees you can use for wrapping

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Trees you can use for wrapping

I’m going to show you how to make a Christmas tree that’s perfect for gift wrapping.

You can make it with a single sheet of origami paper.

First, fold the paper into a triangle with the colored side facing out.

With the base facing you, use scissors to cut 1-centimeter-wide strips toward the crease.

Don’t cut all the way to the top—leave a little bit so it stays connected.

Next, open it up and put double-sided tape along the center crease.

Stick the cut sections from both sides straight onto the tape, and you’re done! Attach it to a gift box or bag for cute Christmas wrapping.

A three-dimensional, self-standing Christmas tree

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A three-dimensional, self-standing Christmas tree

Perfect for Christmas decorations! Here’s how to make a Christmas tree from a single sheet.

First, place the origami paper face down with an edge toward you.

Fold it in half by bringing the left and right edges together, then fold the right side in half toward the center.

Next, using the center crease as a pivot, fold the bottom-left corner to meet the right edge, bringing the right corner up.

Fold the right corner back, then repeat the same steps on the left side.

Fold the left and right edges toward the center line, open them, and fold the left and right tips toward the center twice.

Fold the bottom left and right corners to align with the inner edges, tuck the bottom section so it forms the edges of the tree, and finally interlock the left and right edges and shape it into a triangle to finish!

How to fold a Christmas tree from a single sheet of origami paper (Steps 31–40)

Three-tiered fir tree

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Three-tiered fir tree

You can make a three-tier Christmas tree with a single sheet of origami! Here’s a recommended way to fold it.

Place the origami with the white side facing up, and fold it in half with the edge toward you.

Open it, then fold the top and bottom edges to the center, one fold at a time.

Open only the most recent fold once, flip it over, and fold it in half twice.

Open it, fold the bottom edge up to meet the topmost crease, then fold it back down.

Next, flip it over and fold the bottom edge up to meet the top edge, crease it well, then fold it back along that crease.

Open up and squash the bottom corners of the left and right lower two layers, shaping them to form the tree.

Fold the upper left and right edges to the center line to make the tip of the tree.

Finally, glue it in place and you’re done! Adding stars or other decorations makes it even cuter, so give it a try!

In conclusion

We introduced a Christmas tree that can be folded from a single sheet of origami.

Even the models with many steps can be made at your own pace by following the video, so try adjusting the playback speed or pausing as needed and enjoy folding.

It’s also great as a craft activity in daycare or kindergarten, so be sure to include it in December and have fun with it!