Hello Dear Friends! 🙂 I hope you had a most excellent weekend! I finally got my Christmas decorations up! YAY! You’ll be seeing them later this week. In the meantime, I’m swapping blogs with Karen from a Pocket Full of Pink! She’s hanging here today and I’m hanging there. 🙂
I am so excited to be here on Crafts and Sutch. Thanks for having me Erin! My name is Karen and my blog is Pocket Full of Pink. I love to make crafts, have giveaways, and have lots of fun! Come by and visit sometime!
I came up with this super cute and EASY paper Christmas tree. Here is what you need:
- 2 – 12 x 12 sheets of Christmas Scrapbook paper, or whatever design you want.
- Glue Gun
- Paper mache tree (you can get them from Oriental Trading), or a styrofoam tree (from Joann’s or Hobby Lobby or Michaels) will work too.
- Paper cutter
- Ribbon
- Paint (if you are using a paper mache tree with stand like mine.) I used Delta Ceramcoat – Burnt Umber
- Pencil
1. Cut your paper into strips about 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. You will use just about all of the 2 sheets of paper.
2. Take your paper and roll it around the pencil nice and tight.
3. Start gluing the paper strips on with a glue gun. Careful and don’t burn yourself. Trust me, I know from experience! Go all the way around the tree. Move up to the next layer, making sure there is no white showing through. When you glue on the next layers, do it randomly, so they don’t look like straight rows. Make sense?
4. If you use a paper mache tree, paint the stick and the bottom brown. I also sanded around the edges of the pot (or whatever that thing is!) a little.
5. Glue a pretty ribbon on top.
This took me a little over an hour to do. I love how it turned out and it didn’t cost me anything. It was stuff I already had on hand!
Thanks so much for having me Erin! Stop by and check out my blog sometime. I love visitors!
Isn’t this the cutest?! I love how she used double-sided paper so you can see the light green peeking through the rolls. Karen, thanks so much for sharing this little guy!
Instructions for Making a Paper Christmas Tree
Materials Needed
- 2 – 12 x 12 sheets of Christmas Scrapbook paper
- Glue Gun
- Paper mache tree or styrofoam tree
- Paper cutter
- Ribbon
- Paint (if using a paper mache tree)
- Pencil
Steps
1. Prepare the Tulle
Gather all materials before starting the project.
2. Create the Volume
Roll the paper strips around the pencil tightly.
3. Prepare the Poly Satin Circles
Cut the paper into strips and assist in the rolling process.
4. Layer the Components
Glue paper strips onto the tree, layering them carefully.
5. Additional Personalization
Consider painting or adding embellishments to suit your style.
6. Attach the Clip-On Earring
Let the glue dry thoroughly before handling your creation.
7. Prepare the Shoes
Dress up your tree’s base for added flair.
8. Make Additional Pairs
Feel free to create more trees in different sizes and designs!
9. Enjoy Your Custom Creation
Show off your crafting skills and enjoy your handmade decoration!
Conclusion
This project encourages creativity and is a fun way to express personal style. Share your results and enjoy the festive spirit!
