Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft
What’s Christmas without a tree…or in this case, a paper plate tree? This paper plate Christmas Tree craft is simple, colorful, and oh-so-festive. Kids will love turning an ordinary paper plate into their very own decorated tree, complete with garland, pom pom ornaments, and a star on top.
It’s quick enough to do in a classroom setting, yet fun and detailed enough to keep kids engaged at home. Plus, the finished trees make wonderful holiday decorations for walls, doors, or even strung together as a garland.
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How to Make a Paper Plate Christmas Tree
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies and place your paper plate in front of you.
Step 2: Cut the Plate
Cut the paper plate into three equal triangular sections to form the layers of your Christmas tree.
Step 3: Paint the Pieces Green
Paint each piece of the paper plate green and let them dry completely.
Step 4: Stack the Tree
Once dry, stack the three painted pieces in a tiered shape to create your Christmas tree. Glue them together.
Step 5: Trace the Trunk
Trace a rectangle onto brown construction paper for the tree trunk.
Step 6: Cut Out the Trunk
Cut out the trunk.
Step 7: Attach the Trunk
Glue a popsicle stick to the back of the trunk, then attach it to the bottom of the tree.
Step 8: Shape the Garland
Bend white or sparkly pipe cleaners into wavy strips to look like garland.
Step 9: Glue On the Garland
Glue the garland along the edges of each tree layer.
Step 10: Add the Pom Pom Ornaments
Add colorful pom poms across the tree as ornaments, securing them with glue.
Step 11: Trace the Star
Draw a star on yellow construction paper.
Step 12: Cut Out the Star
Cut out the star.
Step 13: Add the Star
Glue the star to the top of the Christmas tree.
Step 14: Add Glitter
Decorate the star with glitter glue.
All done!
Let everything dry, and your festive Christmas tree is ready to display!
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