Custom Search

Paper Plate Christmas Tree

Kids Christmas Crafts

This paper plate Christmas tree is so easy and inexpensive to make and kids will love making it and decorating it. With just a couple paper plates, some green crayons or water colors and items to decorate it with, your kids can easily get this kids Christmas craft done in less than an hour. So plan some time for a family craft or as a school project. There is very little gluing and cutting so teachers can easily supervise several kids at one time.

You can simply hang this tree on a wall or do like we did and put it in a pot. The decorations can be pony beads glued on, stickers pasted every where or even paint them on free hand. You can use colored ribbon or yarn for garland or just stay with ornaments only. So use your imagination and make your Xmas tree the way you like.

divider

paper plate christmas tree craft for kids

Supplies

2 Dinner Sized Paper Plates
Green Crayons or Water Colors
Pony Beads or Stickers
Stick Glue
Scissors

Optional:

Terracotta Pot
Craft Stick
Tissue Paper
Floral Foam

The above supplies are only needed if you plan to put your paper plate Christmas tree in a pot.

How to Make a Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft

Step 1

Color the insides of both plates with your green crayons or water colors. You can also use regular paint or markers, however using paint can sometimes make the plates warp a bit.

Step 2

Cut both plates in half. Now take one half of one of the plates and cut in half again.

Step 3

Set one of the half plates down on the table with the green side facing you. Cover the plate just above the rim with glue. Now take another half plate and position it just above the rim of the other and press against the glue (again with the green side facing you).

Step 4

Repeat step 3 for the other half plate. Then glue on the two smaller sections (1/4 of the plate) on top of the half plates.

Step 5

Decorate your tree with beads, stickers and even ribbon.

Optional: Glue on a colorful ribbon on a small terracotta pot. Glue on a craft stick on the back of the tree making sure there is enough of the stick to place in the pot. Then put floral foam in the pot and simply stick the tree in the pot.

If you do not want your tree potted simply put some string on the back for hanging on a wall or door. These paper plate Christmas trees can really decorate up your house or classroom.

In addition to this paper plate Christmas tree try this egg carton Xmas tree. It is adorable and you can place it on a table and show it off.

divider

More Kids Christmas Crafts

	Paper Bag Xmas Wreath This wreath looks so neat with the paper bag fringes all curled up. Add some Xmas colored tissue paper to decorate this and then hang it on the door at home or at school. These are really fun for kids to make as they will love wrapping the pencil to create the curls.
	Pipe Cleaner Ornaments Pipe cleaners make the perfect craft supplie for Christmas ornaments. You can bend and shape these to just about anything. Try making a snowflake (pictured here), a Santa hat or a stocking. These are just too cute and will look great on your holiday tree.
	Christmas Stocking Garland Make this pretty garland to hang around your tree. Filled with stockings made from felt and a chain of pipe cleaners, this one will really fill your tree with holiday spirit. We used this idea as an advent calendar but you can simply make the garland.
	Cookie Dough Ornaments This is a favorite kids Christmas craft idea as the kids get to shape, paint and bake these cookie dough ornaments. There are 3 different cookie dough recipes for these kids craft ideas.