This paper plate Christmas tree craft gave my kids the opportunity to use a plastic yarn needles for the first time. It was their first sewing project and a big hit. Great for practicing their fine motor skills and create an easy Christmas craft. This makes it a good idea for a classroom holiday craft for preschoolers or kindergartners. It can even be turned into a Christmas decoration.
We love paper plate crafts and have made quite a few for the holidays, from Santa and reindeer unicorn to Rudolph with his glowing nose and even more Christmas trees. Simple crafts for kids (check out our 100+ collection) is our goal and this fun Christmas tree is no exception.
If you want to skip the painting part, you can start the craft with a red paper plate instead of a white one. Waiting for the paint to dry takes a while and we may not always have the time for it. But if your kids love painting, like mine, you can focus their attention towards drawing and cutting out the star and tree trunk, while the paint dries. This will take them a while, and it may be just enough for the paper plate to be ready.
Paper plate Christmas tree craft
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Supplies:
- paper plate
- red paint
- paint brush
- scissors
- pencil
- hole punch
- green yarn
- plastic yarn needle
- cardstock paper: yellow and brown
- glue
Find the printable instructions at the end of the post.
Step 1: Start by painting your paper plate red. Let it dry completely. As I mentioned above, you can also start with a red paper plate.
Step 2: Use a pencil to draw a big triangle in the middle of the paper plate and then cut it out.
Step 3: Make holes along the three sides of the triangle . Cut a big strand of yarn, thread it through the plastic yarn needle and tie one end to the needle. Secure the other end of the yarn at the back of the paper plate with tape. You can now start threading the green yarn through the holes in the paper plate. Continue until you reach the end of your yarn. If you haven’t threaded through all the holes, you can cut another strand of yarn and do the same as with the first. (Tie one end to the needle and secure the other hand to the paper plate).
Step 4: Cut the tree trunk from brown cardstock paper and glue it to the bottom of the tree. Add a yellow cardstock paper star to the top of your Christmas tree.
Paper plate Christmas tree craft for kids
Materials
- paper plate
- red paint
- green thread
- cardstock paper: yellow and brown
- glue
Tools
- paint brush
- scissors
- pencil
- hole punch
- plastic yarn needle
Instructions
Step 1: Start by painting your paper plate red. Let it dry completely.
Step 2: Use a pencil to draw a big triangle in the middle of the paper plate and then cut it out.
Step 3: Make holes along the three sides of the triangle . Cut a big strand of yarn, thread it through the plastic yarn needle and tie one end to the needle. Secure the other end of the yarn at the back of the paper plate with tape. You can now start threading the green yarn through the holes in the paper plate. Continue until you reach the end of your yarn. If you haven't threaded through all the holes, you can cut another strand of yarn and do the same as with the first one. (Tie one end to the needle and secure the other hand to the paper plate).
Step 4: Cut the tree trunk from brown cardstock paper and glue it to the bottom of the tree. Add a yellow cardstock paper star to the top of your Christmas tree.