Top 8 Best Handmade Christmas Tree Ideas

Materials:

• 1 conical foam base
• Green felt fabric
• Ribbons in green, red, and glitter
• Tools: Scissors, glue, ruler, pins, and a bow

How to Make a Mini Ribbon Christmas Tree:

• Step 1: Measure the base: First, use a ruler to measure the diameter of the conical base. Then, cut a felt circle according to the diameter you measured and glue it to the bottom of the foam cone.
• Step 2: Cut and secure ribbon pieces: Cut the green and red ribbons into equal lengths and secure them with pins.
• Step 3: Attach the ribbons: Alternately layer the green and red ribbons around the cone, covering the entire cone from bottom to top to form the Christmas tree shape.
• Step 4: Make a glitter ribbon flower: Cut the glitter ribbon into small pieces and curl them to form flower shapes. Attach them to the top of the Christmas tree to complete the decoration.

A small Christmas tree perfect for placing on a table to decorate your room, or hanging as a Christmas ornament – what a lovely idea! Check out the steps below to make your own.

Materials:

• Green and brown felt fabric
• Colorful buttons
• Cotton stuffing
• Needle and thread

How to Make a Felt Christmas Tree:

• Step 1: Draw a tree shape on a piece of cardboard, then cut it out.
• Step 2: Use the cardboard template to cut two pieces of green felt in the shape of a tree.
• Step 3: Select a few spots on the tree to sew on colorful buttons as decorations.
• Step 4: If you want to hang it, cut a small piece of thread, tie a loop, and attach it to the top. Additionally, cut a small rectangle of brown felt to create the tree trunk.
• Step 5: Place the two pieces of green felt together and sew them (using green thread for a cohesive look). If you're making a standing tree, insert a small stick for the trunk before finishing the sewing. Before sealing the tree, stuff a bit of cotton inside to give it volume and a fuller appearance. Your Christmas tree is now complete!

Materials:

• 6 plastic bottles (preferably 7Up bottles or those with a natural green color)
• 1 sheet of green glitter paper
• Hot glue gun
• Small green paint (acrylic or oil-based paint)
• Fake pearls
• Scissors

How to Make a Plastic Bottle Christmas Tree:

• Step 1: Cut the tops off of the bottles, gradually decreasing the length. Use 5 for the tree's foliage and 1 for the tree base.
• Step 2: Use scissors to cut parallel lines from the bottom to near the top of each bottle, around 7cm wide. Then, press the cuts flat on the table to create a flared shape (like a flower). This forms the tree's branches.
• Step 3: Paint the bottles with a dark green color if you want a more solid look, or leave them as they are to keep the natural bottle color.
• Step 4: Roll the plastic bottle bodies together to form the tree trunk, then slot each branch into the trunk and secure with hot glue. Attach one of the remaining bottle tops at the base to form the tree's stand. You can also glue the bottle bottoms to help stabilize the tree.
• Step 5: Use the hot glue gun to attach fake pearls to each of the tree's branches. This step might take some time, but it will make your tree sparkle and shine!
• Step 6: Cut the green glitter paper to create a star for the top of the tree. Don't forget to add fake pearls around the top and along the edges, then glue it securely to the tree's peak.

Materials:

• Cardboard
• Silver glitter thread
• Decorative accessories such as: baubles, gift boxes, bells...
• Scissors and glue

How to Make a Glitter Thread Christmas Tree:

• Step 1: Start by cutting a cone shape from cardboard to create the tree trunk. You can use sturdy cardboard or an old cereal box. First, cut a rectangular piece of cardboard, then roll it into a cone shape and glue it in place. This forms the main body of the tree.
• Step 2: Next, use different colored glitter threads such as green, red, and pink to make your tree shine. Secure the glitter threads tightly together with glue, creating concentric circles around the cone. Continue until the entire tree is covered. Be sure to alternate colors for a more vibrant look!
• Step 3: Now, use decorative accessories like gift boxes, baubles, and fairy lights to bring the tree to life. And there you have it, your very own glitter thread Christmas tree!

Materials:

• Yarn in various colors, but for a durable tree, choose thicker and stiffer yarn. You’ll need three rolls: green, yellow, and brown. Don’t forget to pick up a crochet hook that matches the thickness of your yarn.

How to Make a Yarn Christmas Tree:

• Step 1: First, crochet a circle with dark green yarn to create the tree's branches. You'll need to make several different-sized circles for the layers of the tree.
• Step 2: Next, use yellow yarn to crochet a star and brown yarn to create the trunk of the tree. Once you have all the pieces, sew them together to form the basic shape of your tree.
• Step 3: Finally, stitch the branches and trunk together to complete your tree. You can also add decorative touches such as colorful pearls or ribbon bows to personalize your creation.

Materials:

• Velvet wire in dark green, brown, and yellow
• Candle glue
• A paper straw
• Hot glue gun
• Stiff cardboard
• Ribbon
• Christmas tree decorations

How to Make a Velvet Wire Christmas Tree:

• Making the tree branches: Cut the dark green velvet wire into small pieces, about 10cm long (depending on your desired tree size). Fold the wire in half and twist the ends together to secure. Repeat this step for the entire length of the velvet wire to create the branches.
• Making the star: Cut 6 equal pieces of yellow velvet wire. Bend the wire into the shape of a five-pointed star, and twist the remaining wire around the star to secure it.
• Making the tree trunk: Take a paper straw and apply candle glue to one end. Attach the brown velvet wire to the glued end, then wrap the wire around the straw to form the tree trunk. Secure the end of the wire at the base of the straw.
• Cutting the cardboard: Cut a semicircle out of stiff cardboard and roll it into a cone shape with a 7cm diameter. Secure the edges with candle glue to form the tree base.
• Attaching the branches: Use hot glue to attach the velvet branches around the cardboard cone, layering them one by one until the tree is fully covered.
• Final touches and decoration: Glue the finished tree onto the trunk. Place the star at the top, and decorate with glitter, ribbons, or any other decorations you like!
• Conclusion: Your adorable velvet wire Christmas tree is complete! It looks like a cute, sparkly candy in the light, and it’s perfect for decorating desks, bookshelves, or even your kitchen fridge.

Materials:

• 2 sheets of A4 green cardstock
• Scissors
• Glue
• Pencil
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

How to Make a Mini Paper Christmas Tree:

• Step 1: Cut out the tree shapes: Stack the two pieces of cardstock and fold them in half lengthwise so they align perfectly. Draw the shape of a Christmas tree on the outer side of one of the sheets and cut along the outline. When you unfold it, you’ll have two identical tree shapes.
• Step 2: Mark the intersection points: Fold each tree shape in half horizontally with the pointed tip facing down. This helps find the center of the tree. Use a pencil to mark the intersection points of the folds, both vertically and horizontally. Then, cut a slit from the top of the tree to the center point. For the second tree, cut from the bottom up to meet the center point.
• Step 3: Assemble the trees: Fold both trees in half again and mark the center points where the two trees will fit together to form a 3D tree shape.
• Step 4: Final assembly: Once you’ve cut the trees, fit the slits together and glue them at the joints using tape for extra stability. Your mini paper tree is now ready!

Materials:

• Green tissue paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Thin wire

How to Make a Mini Tissue Paper Christmas Tree:

• Step 1: Cut the tissue paper: Lay out the tissue paper flat and fold it into several layers (the more layers, the sturdier and prettier the tree will be). Cut the folded paper into long strips, each about 4–6 cm wide. Then, cut small fringes along the strips, about 1 cm wide. Gently separate the layers of the cut tissue, being careful not to tear it.
• Step 2: Create the pine needles: Twist each tissue fringe into small pine-like needles using your fingers. Repeat this step for all the paper strips.
• Step 3: Form the branches: Take a piece of thin wire and attach one end to the beginning of a tissue strip with a bit of glue. Then, wrap the tissue paper around the wire, starting from one side and wrapping tightly to form the branch. Continue until all the strips are used up.
• Step 4: Assemble the tree: Once all the branches are ready, assemble them together to form the full Christmas tree. For added flair, you can decorate your tree with small bows to make it more charming.