Happy Buddy and I had the best time making this Easy Christmas Tree Craft.
But I think I had even more fun than he did – ha!
I wasn’t even going to blog about this craft (I have been seeing it fly around Pinterest and thought we’d give it a go), but when we finished making our first tree, I got so excited about it I went back and did a second tree, snapping tutorial shots along the way (this is why you don’t see my favorite little craft helper). 🙂
Materials Needed:
Green Construction Paper
Colored Tissue Paper, cut into squares
Scissors
Glue stick
Hole Punch
Directions:
Step 1 – Fold the green paper in half hot dog style. Use a pencil to draw the outline of a half of a Christmas tree.
Step 2 – Cut the Christmas tree out.
Step 3 – While the paper is still folded, punch holes all over the tree. Unfold.
Step 4 – Use the glue stick to add glue all around the holes on one side of the tree.
Step 5 – Place various colored tissue paper squares over the holes.
Step 6 – Flip the Christmas tree over once the back is covered with tissue paper squares and the glue has dried.
Step 7 – Hang in the window and enjoy seeing how the sun ‘lights up’ the tree – giving it a lovely glow.
Isn’t it pretty?
Check out my inspiration for this post over at All Kids Network.
And speaking of Christmas trees…
Did you know that the Evergreen Tree is a symbol of the everlasting life we have in Christ? Apparently, the evergreen tree is always green – it does not become dormant in the winter, like most other trees. When a person follows Jesus, his or her life is never dormant – it is always full of life! John 6:33 says, “He gives life to the world…”
On top of that awesome truth, the needles of an evergreen tree are pointing up – a symbol of our hands raised in worship to the King of Kings.
Just thought you might want to share that with your Happy Buddies in between gluing tissue paper squares. 🙂
Merry Easy Christmas Tree Craft-ing!
“So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands…” Psalm 63:4
Love, love, love this!! All of my kids would love to do this. Thanks for sharing!!
Your post was a great way to start my day!! 🙂
Macy and I made these last week when she was stuck indoors – we love how they turned out! Great idea!
I love it! At first I was like “OK….where’s this going…” but the end result is brilliant and beautiful!
The little buddy I take care of is only 15 most old but we are sooo doing this!! Thanks for the reminder about the evergreen. I am not positive but I also know cause I have send it myself….THERE IS A PINE TREE THAT ALSO HAS A CROSS AT THE VERY TOP BUT NOT SURE IF IT’S THAT EVERGREEN OR NOT. sorry for the capitals, didn’t mean to yell at you! Geez, sorry bout all the typos too. Don’t want to go back and fix. Hey, it’s 4am an I can’t sleep.
Thank you for this post. I love the idea and have put it down to do today. Also thank you so much for all of the time you spend doing this blog. I truly enjoy your posts. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you for this idea – we made it this morning!
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