Ahh, Christmas! The most wonderful time of the year, filled with cozy sweaters, festive lights, and the smell of fresh-baked cookies. And what better way to spread holiday cheer than by making your very own handmade Christmas cards? But wait, this isn’t just any Christmas card — it’s a pop-up Christmas tree card! How cool is that? It’s fun, interactive, and guaranteed to bring a huge smile to anyone who opens it.
Now, let’s talk about why this is the perfect craft for kids. First, it’s super easy and doesn’t require any fancy supplies. Second, it’s an adorable way for little hands to get creative and show off their holiday spirit. Plus, crafting is such a great way to bond with your kids during the holiday season. So, gather your supplies, put on some holiday tunes, and let’s get crafty!
What You Will Need
Before we dive into the fun part — making the card — let’s chat about the supplies. Don’t worry, you probably have most of these at home already. The best thing about this craft is that it’s simple and doesn’t need any expensive materials. Plus, the kids will love seeing their creation come to life step by step!
How To Make A Pop Up Christmas Tree Card
Pop Up Christmas Card Tree
Materials
- Colored paper (green for the tree and any color you like for the card base)
- Scissors (kid-friendly ones if little ones are helping)
- Glue stick (because who doesn’t love sticking things together?)
- Ruler (for nice and neat folds)
- Pencil (to help with measuring and marking)
- Decorative stickers or paper cut-outs (for the ornaments and snowflakes)
- A small star cut-out (for the tree topper)
Instructions
- Start by cutting a rectangular piece of green paper. Begin folding it back and forth, creating an accordion fold. This will be the base for your Christmas tree.
The folds should be even and neat to make the tree look symmetrical.
- Once you’ve folded your paper, grab your ruler and pencil. Measure and mark where you’ll be cutting to create the different sections of the tree. You should end up with several accordion-folded pieces of different sizes. These will form the tiers of your Christmas tree.
- Take your card base (we suggest a fun, festive color like red or pink) and start arranging the tree sections from largest to smallest. Once you’re happy with how it looks, glue them down, making sure to leave a bit of space between each tier to give it that classic layered tree effect.
- No Christmas tree is complete without a star on top! Add your star cut-out to the top of your tree, and then use stickers, paper cut-outs, or even drawn designs to decorate the tree. Think ornaments, snowflakes, and maybe a few presents under the tree.
- Once everything is glued in place, let your little one go wild with decorations. Sprinkle some glitter, add more stickers, or even write a holiday message inside the card. Personal touches make all the difference!
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And hey, don’t forget to pin this idea on Pinterest so more people can join the festive fun! Crafting memories with your kids is what the holiday season is all about.
Luciana joined our team as a mum blogger in 2020. A dedicated mum to a lively daughter and a dog, Luna, Luciana brings authenticity and passion to every post. Her expertise in parenting and lifestyle topics offers practical, relatable advice for real-life situations.