10 Christmas trees in one evening! 🎄 DIY Christmas decor 💖, by DIY Christmas IDEAS on YouTube. 6 min 7 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 7 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Cut a 10 cm tall cone from an empty toilet paper roll. Cut down one side, overlap the edges into a cone shape, and glue the seam.
Cut crepe paper into strips about 3 cm wide and 20 cm long. Cut fringe along one long edge, stopping about 1 cm from the other edge.
Starting at the bottom of the cone, glue a fringe strip around it. Overlap the ends and press the paper flat.
Add the next row just above the first, overlapping the top of the row below. Work upward until the cone is covered.
Trim any crepe paper hanging past the base. Cut a small star from card and glue it to the top.
Fluff the fringe with your fingers and let the glue dry completely before moving the tree.
Repeat the process with different crepe paper colors to make a set. Let each tree dry before lining them up.
Tips and common mistakes
Crepe paper stretches, so pull it gently or the fringe will lose its shape.
Use a low-temperature glue gun for faster drying, and keep it away from children.
Cut the fringe evenly with sharp scissors; uneven strips make the tree look lopsided.
A 10 cm tube makes a small tree, so cut longer strips and add more rows if you use a larger tube.
Questions
Can I use a kitchen paper roll instead of a toilet roll?
Yes. A longer tube makes a taller tree, so cut the crepe paper strips longer and add more rows.
How do I stop the crepe paper from tearing?
Cut the fringe with sharp scissors and avoid pulling the strips hard. Crepe paper tears easily when it is wet with glue.
What can I use instead of a glue gun?
White school glue works and is safer for kids. Hold each strip in place for a few seconds until it grips.
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