Looking for a fun and festive way to keep the kids entertained this Christmas season? Then check out our Easy Christmas Tree Craft made with construction paper and a toilet paper roll – the perfect DIY project for parents and children alike! This fun craft is sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit while making memories.
Christmas a great time to make crafts with the kids. It is a fun way to spend time together and a great way to get the house feeling festive. This simple paper Christmas tree craft is a great project for a snowy afternoon at home, at school during a Christmas party, or for kids in daycare.
I love crafts using toilet paper roll because it is a great way to reuse and it makes the craft budget friendly. Toilet Paper Roll Tiger, Recycled Bird Feeders using Toilet Paper Rolls and DIY Treat Bag for Halloween are all simple toilet paper roll crafts.
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✂ Supplies
- Green construction paper
- Toilet paper roll
- Paint
- Glue
- Shiny Sequins and Spangles
- Scissors
Instructions
Cut the toilet paper roll in half and paint it brown to create the tree trunk. Set it aside to dry.
Cut the construction paper into a triangle to make the tree.
Decorate the tree. This is where creativity comes out.
Once the toilet paper rolls are dry, Cut 2 small slits on each side.
When the trees are dry, slide the trees into the toilet paper roll.
Let kids run wild with their creativty. Give them a selction of this to decorate their trees with. It is fun to see what they create. Some of the things that we use on this toilet paper roll Christmas tree craft are
Substitutions
One of the best things about this paper Christmas tree craft is that it is easy to swap things out in order to use what you have on hand.
- Plain paper- If you do not have construction paper, you can easily use plain paper. You can paint the paper green or use markers and crayons. If using plain paper, you want to make sure it is thick. I like to use heavy card stock.
- Paper Plate- This can easily be a paper plate Christmas tree craft by swapping the paper plate for the construction paper. Simply cut the paper plate into the triangle and you are ready to go.
- Wrapping Paper– If you have wrapping paper on hand, you can use it to make the tree or to decorate the tree.
This Christmas tree construction plate will look great with any of these substitutions.
How to Use Paper Christmas Tree Craft
- On the mantle – Create a Christmas tree forest on the mantle, all decorated in different ways.
- Ornament- I love making this into a Christmas tree ornament.
Tips
There is no wrong way to make these Christmas trees. Let the kids go wild. Sometimes, the kids will make organized Christmas trees, and sometimes it is a bit chaotic.
FAQ
How can kids decorate this paper Christmas tree?
What kind of paint should I use?
Since this is paper, it isn’t something that is going to get wet and you don’t have to worry about the paint washing off.
Can I make it 3D?
Easy Christmas Tree Craft with Construction Paper
Equipment
- Scissors
Ingredients
- 2 green construction paper
- 1 toilet paper roll
- paint
- glitter and other decorative things
Instructions
- Cut the toilet paper roll in half.
- Paint the toilet paper rolls brown for the bottom of the tree.
- Cut the green construction paper into a triangle to form the top of the tree.
- Using crayons, paint, or decorative items, decorate the Christmas tree.
- Once the trunk of the tree is dry, cut slit into it on opposite sides. This is to hold the tree.
- Once the tree is dry, place the tree into the slit to hold the tree up.
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