[Handmade] Christmas trees you can make with everyday materials: a collection of eye-catching ideas
This Christmas season, why not try handcrafting your very own original Christmas tree? A handmade tree that instantly elevates the atmosphere of your room is also perfect for making holiday memories.
These ideas are easy to start with familiar materials like yarn, washi tape, nuts and cones, and felt.
From simple, natural styles to whimsical and glamorous ones, we’ll introduce a variety of ideas you can choose from to suit your taste.
Let’s make a special tree together—one you’ll look forward to displaying every year!
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[Handmade] Christmas trees you can make with everyday materials: a collection of eye-catching ideas (51–60)
A Christmas tree that looks like a cake

Let me introduce a Christmas tree that looks like a cake and makes you want to eat it.
The materials are construction paper or thick paper, yarn, ribbon, pom-poms, picks, double-sided tape, clear tape, and wood glue.
First, draw a circle on the construction paper and cut it out.
Cut the circle in half, and roll one of the halves into a cone.
Make a star for the pick, attach it to the pick, and place it on the tip of the cone.
Next, stick double-sided tape on the cone and wrap yarn around it.
Finally, wrap a ribbon around the bottom and decorate with pom-poms to finish! Try using yarn in your favorite colors to make a colorful cake tree.
Newspaper Christmas tree

Here’s a simple Christmas tree craft you can make using old newspapers at home.
Fold a cut piece of newspaper, then fold it again toward the center to form a tree shape.
Secure the creases with tape and shape the base so it stands.
Fill the hollow area with torn pieces of newspaper, then attach three of the made parts together.
Connect them with a rolled, narrow strip of newspaper, and finish by decorating with pens or paints.
Give this DIY a try—the size and shape of the newspaper will change the look of your tree!
[100-yen DIY] Fluffy and Cute Mini Tree
![[100-yen DIY] Fluffy and Cute Mini Tree](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h7yLsCYFdX8/sddefault.jpg)
Some of you may want to try something more advanced.
In that case, how about making a fluffy, cute mini tree? This project isn’t just a Christmas tree—you’ll also make your own ornaments with plaster and paint them, so it’s quite a full-fledged craft.
That makes the sense of accomplishment when you finish all the greater.
Plus, you can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop, so it’s recommended for anyone who wants to create a high-quality tree inexpensively.
It’s also fun to customize, like by changing the yarn color.
[100-Yen Store Glue Gun DIY] Sparkling Christmas Tree
![[100-Yen Store Glue Gun DIY] Sparkling Christmas Tree](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KuIObENsasw/sddefault.jpg)
The sparkling Christmas tree is a craft characterized by a glass-like appearance.
In reality, it’s made of resin, so it’s safe even for households with small children or pets.
You’ll use a glue gun to make it, so be careful not to get burned.
Another fun point is that the resin is transparent, so you can color it with your favorite shade of nail polish.
After you finish, place an LED candle inside to light it up.
The resin and nail polish will reflect the light and create a magical atmosphere.
[Authentic Handmade] Christmas Tree Candle
![[Authentic Handmade] Christmas Tree Candle](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2dbsaW9M9Uk/sddefault.jpg)
When you think of candle-making, it might seem serious and intimidating, but it’s actually easier than you think! Prepare a Christmas tree–shaped mold made of silicone or similar material, make a hole at the top, and thread a candle wick through it.
Melt paraffin wax with heat and add pigment—crayons work well—to color the tree.
Once it’s fully melted, pour it into the mold, and when it hardens, your candle is ready.
Melt a small amount of paraffin wax, shave in a white crayon, and melt it to create “snow” to place on top.
You can also use decorating pens made for candles to add details.



