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A completed Craft of a paper Christmas tree surrounded by craft supplies on a wood background.

Christmas Tree Shape Craft

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
This Christmas Tree Shape Craft lets kids turn simple shapes into a festive and cheerful holiday decoration.
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Small Pom Poms
  • Christmas Tree Shape Template

Instructions

  • Download the template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Begin by gluing the eyes directly on the middle tree piece, just below the eyelashes.
  • Next, glue the middle triangle piece onto the top of largest triangle piece to form the bottom of the tree.
  • Now, glue the smallest triangle piece to the top of the middle section to complete the top of the tree.
  • Add the star on top of the tree and glue it in place.
  • Glue the trunk to the back and bottom of the tree.
  • Finish by gluing small pom poms all around the tree. Alternatively, you can draw them on with markers or use stickers.