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Paper Christmas Trees
crafts • decor & DIY • holidays
Am I the only one who hasn't finished decorating for Christmas? Things have been so bananas here, I can't even think straight. In the last two weeks, I've celebrated Thanksgiving, celebrated my husband's 40th birthday, gone to Key West on vacation, and gotten a new puppy. Seriously. We're insane, I realize this. But regardless, there is just over 2 weeks until Christmas, so I need to get crackin'. And I'm starting with these paper Christmas trees.
They are super easy to make, and so much fun to look at. I think they look like something out of Whoville.
Supplies for Cute Paper Christmas Trees
- Styrofoam cone
- Scissors/paper cutter
- Hot glue gun/glue sticks
- Paper
For my paper, I used a set of 3 rolls of paper that I found at Michaels, but you could use wrapping paper, sheet music, old book pages, magazine pages... whatever you want.
To start, just cut your paper into strips about 1 1/2" wide. Then cut slits about 1/4" - 1/2" apart, all the way along the strip, being careful not to cut all the way through. I did one strip at a time, because it was easier for me, but if you'd rather do them all at once, go crazy. It's also up to you on how you want to curl the paper. I curled mine {using a pencil} before I cut the slits, but if you'd rather do it after, then go crazy.
Then just start gluing your strips to the cone, starting at the bottom and working your way up.
As the strips get smaller and you have to trim more and more off, be sure to save the part you cut off, because you can use those as their own strip once you get towards the top.
When you have room for about one more strip at the top, take a scrap piece and form it into a cone that will fit on top of your styrofoam cone. Glue that on, and then add your last ruffled strip to complete your tree!
What kind of paper will you use for your Paper Christmas trees?
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