Selfpackaging Cardboard Christmas Tree - M

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You can make a smaller desk-sized version with our instructions here. Either way, we’re sure Santa will be impressed with your creativity and have no problem finding the perfect place to put all your presents. Happy holidays! Start by painting or drawing a tree shape on one of the paper plates. Then cut out the shape and fold the plate in half so that the two sides match up. Use the tape or glue to attach the two halves together. Once you’re done, you should have a two-dimensional paper plate tree! If you're using a saw, it's really easy to layer 3 pieces of cardboard and cut them all out at the same time. If you're using scissors or a box cutter, just cut out three trees by hand.

If you’re using a saw, it’s really easy to layer 3 pieces of cardboard and cut them all out at the same time. If you’re using scissors or a box cutter, just cut out three trees by hand. Trace a pencil line down the center of each tree. With your box cutter, carefully slice down the pencil line, being sure to only pierce one side of the cardboard (leave the side that's face-down intact). If you're using very thin cardboard, you can probably skip this step and just crease your trees down the middle so that they can fold in half.

5. Decorate

What’s great about this craft is that it can be as simple or as elaborate as you want. So if you’re short on time (or money), this is the perfect solution. But if you’ve got some extra time and energy, go ahead and add some extra bells and whistles! The Scrapbook Paper Tree Trace a tree onto a sheet of cardboard with your pencil. Consider the size and shape you’d like, and ensure that your tree is symmetrical. Keep in mind that to create one standing tree, you’ll need three flat cardboard trees of the exact same size. I think these would also look incredible in a group of lots of them — a recyclable forest! Hope you try these out. xoxo

I have become this project’s biggest fan (in case you can’t tell). So let’s make some! How to Make Cardboard Christmas Trees This DIY Christmas tree craft is another easy and affordable option. You’ll need a few paper plates, some paint or markers, and some tape or glue. This is a great craft to do with kids because it’s so easy and they can really let their imaginations run wild. And when you’re done, you’ll have a unique and one-of-a-kind Christmas tree that everyone will love! The Button TreePut away your wood saw and replace it with a Makedo Safe-saw. Save a tree and find some old cardboard to turn into a DIY Cardboard Christmas Tree.