Paper Tree Craft 🌳 Easy DIY with Colored Paper, by Make Me Cozy on YouTube. 1 min 35 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 35 s
- Time to do it
- 25 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Clear a flat table and lay out the white cardboard, the green and yellow paper, a pencil, scissors and double-sided tape so nothing is missing halfway through.
Draw a tree trunk on the white cardboard with a pencil. Make it wide at the bottom and split it into two or three branches at the top.
Cut the trunk out along your pencil line, then cut a second identical trunk from the leftover cardboard.
Cut a slot halfway up one trunk from the bottom and halfway down the other from the top, then push the two pieces together so the tree stands in a cross shape.
Fold a sheet of green paper in half twice and cut a simple leaf or cloud shape through all the layers. This gives you several matching pieces at once.
Cut leaves in three sizes, small, medium and large, and add a few yellow pieces for autumn color or highlights.
Curl each leaf gently around a pencil so the edges lift, then unfold it slightly. The curl is what makes the tree look 3D instead of flat.
Stick double-sided tape along the branch edges and press the largest leaves on first, working from the outside in toward the top.
Fill the gaps with medium and small leaves, overlapping them so no white cardboard shows between the branches.
Stand the tree up and check it from the front. Add tape and leaves to any bare patches, then press everything down firmly.
Tips and common mistakes
Score the cardboard lightly along the slot lines with a ruler before cutting so the cross pieces slide in cleanly.
Cut leaves in batches of four or five by stacking folded paper, which keeps the sizes even and saves time.
Keep tape away from the very edge of each leaf so it does not peek out at the front.
Scissors are sharp, so cut slowly on a stable table and keep the blade pointing away from your fingers.
Questions
How do I make the tree stand up without falling over?
Cut two trunks and slot them together in a cross shape. The four feet that result give the tree a stable base without any extra stand.
What paper works best for the leaves?
Ordinary colored craft paper is fine. Thicker paper holds a curl better, while thin paper is easier for small children to cut.
Can I use glue instead of double-sided tape?
Yes. A glue stick works well on paper leaves, but tape holds faster and stops the paper from wrinkling.
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