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Accordion-folded Christmas tree

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

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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Handmade ornaments

@kuumama.asobi

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 🌿#HomeCraftsChristmas craftsEducational play#ParentChildTimeWool yarn art

♬ Jingle Bell Rock (Cover of Bobby Helms) – Glee Cast

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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A Christmas tree made with clay and tissue paper

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@ouchiasobi_mii 👈 Nice to meet you (^^) I’d be happy if you check out my other posts too ✨✨ If you want to look back later, saving is handy 👍✨ /Totally hooked/ Fluffy Tree 🎄 Materials: - Paper plate (construction paper or colored paper works too) - Clay - Paint (I used acrylic) - Tissue paper (flower paper) - Cotton swabs In the video, the tissue paper colors are neatly separated, but when kids did it, we just mixed all kinds of colors and said it’s fine as long as you fill it up 😊 Try making your very own tree ♡#Christmas#ParentChildTime#StayHomeTime#ElementarySchoolMom#AtHomePlay

♬ Christmas song “Let’s decorate” – 3KTrack

This is a Christmas tree mascot with a distinctive, softly textured look, made by combining clay and tissue paper.

First, shape the clay into a Christmas tree and coat the entire surface with glue.

Next, prepare tissue paper cut into small pieces, press them into the clay, and cover the surface.

It’s best to fill it in until the clay is hardly visible to create the effect of spreading leaves.

By choosing colors and arranging the tissue paper thoughtfully, you can create an even more beautiful Christmas tree.

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Fruit net wreath

[Christmas Crafts 🎄] Easy: Make a Christmas Wreath with Fruit Nets / How to Make a Christmas Wreath from Fruit Nets

Let’s make a colorful and cute wreath that makes use of the mesh pattern of fruit nets.

First, cut cardboard into a ring, apply glue to the base, and attach the fruit nets.

Once the wreath base is ready, add the small decorations to finish.

Since the cardboard base will show through the gaps in the net, keep the net color in mind and decide the cardboard color in advance.

The key is to be mindful of the overall color balance—such as the color you paint on the cardboard, the color of the nets you use, and the colors of the decorations.

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kappamaki

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Paper plate Christmas tree

Craft Play: Perfect for Christmas projects! Let’s make a Christmas tree with a paper plate.

This is a small Christmas tree mascot made by decorating a base crafted from a cut paper plate.

First, cut the paper plate in half, paint the rim brown for the trunk, then roll it into a pointed cone shape.

Next, glue small pieces of green origami around it as leaves, add decorations, and it’s done.

It’s important to attach the leaves firmly to cover the base and build up volume.

Since the overall design is simple, it might be nice to think about the surrounding scene and how you arrange it.

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palm-sized tree

@yuuri.asobi

This time’s at-home activity is a palm-sized, adorable Christmas tree craft 🎄🥰 We used our fingertips to twist and shape the pieces, experimenting as we went ✨ Try making your own original tree with pipe cleaners in your favorite colors and some beads 😍 •*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆ Materials • Long assorted-color pipe cleaners • Six 8 mm beads and one star • A plastic bottle cap • Clay (we used DAISO cork clay) • A toothpick • Ribbon • Glue • Double-sided tape • Scissors • A marker •*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆ Use air-dry clay instead of oil-based clay so it sets firmly 😆 •*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆ On this account, a wonder-loving but clumsy mom helps solve “What should we do with the kids?” 💡 ▷ Relying a bit too much on videos for kids’ time…? ▷ Just 10 minutes a day of parent–child play makes hearts happy and smiles grow *☻ If you want fun at-home activities your kids will love, follow me 🥰 Likes, follows, and comments will make me cry happy tears 🎀#ChristmasChristmas crafts

♬ Christmas song “Let’s decorate” – 3KTrack

Here are some tree craft ideas that even kids can make.

Prepare pipe cleaners, beads, clay, plastic bottle caps, toothpicks, and washi tape.

First, thread beads onto a pipe cleaner at equal intervals.

Once threaded, coil it into a spiral, then pull the inside upward to form a tree shape.

Fix the pipe cleaner to a toothpick painted brown, and insert it into clay packed inside the cap to secure it.

Decorate the top of the tree with a star, and finish by adorning the sides of the cap with washi tape.

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Ornaments that can be stuck on windows

@rima_asobi♬ Christmas standard song – 3KTrack

These are ornaments you can stick on windows or mirrors to boost the Christmas vibe, and they look very stylish.

Prepare a clear file folder, sequins, paper, felt-tip pens, and glue, then let’s make them.

Draw a circle on paper, place it inside the clear file, and drip glue over the top.

Sprinkle glitter or sequins over it and let it dry thoroughly.

Peel it off the clear file, and it’s done.

Stick it on a window to enjoy a festive atmosphere.

It might also be cute to draw boots, Santa Claus, and other illustrations on the paper.

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mayumi

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