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Check out this great Christmas craft to make with the kids! The supply list is minimal and this easy project is great for the home or classroom. Get the tutorial below!
Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft
We LOVE paper plate crafts! Not only are they budget-friendly options for an art project, but there are also so MANY different kinds of creations that you can make. We think that paper plate Christmas crafts are a great option for holiday fun.
With Christmas carols filling the air, what better way to add to the holiday cheer than with a super cute, easy-to-make Paper Plate Christmas Tree craft? This simple project is perfect for little hands and big imaginations, and it’s a fantastic way to spend some quality time together during the holidays. So, gather your craft supplies, and let’s create some holiday magic!
Supply List
To make these paper plate Christmas trees, you will need:
- Paper plate
- Green acrylic paint
- Paint brush
- Colorful pom pom balls
- Yellow and brown construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick or liquid school glue
How to Make
1. Creating Your Tree Base: Begin by cutting the paper plate into three parts. Make one each piece a different size: a larger piece, medium piece and small piece. Next, channel your inner Van Gogh and paint these pieces green. Once painted, let them dry. Optional: add some silver or gold glitter to your tree before the paint dries to give your tree an extra sparkle!
2. Crafting the Topper and Base: While the green paint is drying, let’s work on the other tree elements. From the yellow paper, cut out a star. This will be our tree topper, shining bright! Then, cut a rectangle from the brown paper to serve as the tree’s trunk.
3. Assembling Your Tree: Once the paint is dry, it’s time to assemble your tree. Arrange the painted plate pieces in a tiered Christmas tree shape and use your glue to keep them in place.
4. Decoration Time: Now for the sparkle and color – decorate your tree with pom pom balls. These are your ornaments, so feel free to be as creative as you want. Red, blue, gold, or silver – every color adds its unique charm!
5. Star of the Show: Decorate the top of the tree. Every Christmas tree needs a star, and it’s time to place yours right at the top. A little glue, a gentle press, and voilà – your tree is almost ready!
6. Final Touch – The Trunk: Attach the brown paper rectangle at the bottom of your tree to complete the look. All done!
That’s it!
And there you have it – your very own Paper Plate Christmas Tree! I hope you have a lot of fun with this holiday craft! This jolly crafting session will also give you a wonderful decoration for your home, preschool or other spot in school.
Don’t forget to check out the massive Christmas collection that I have on the site. So many other simple craft ideas, printables and recipes to make your holiday shine!
Don’t forget to snap a picture of your tree and share it with us. We love seeing your crafty creations – tag us on social media so we can see how it turned out!
