The twine Christmas tree craft is a delightful and tactile way to get into the holiday spirit. With its combination of simple materials like twine, buttons, and construction paper, this craft is perfect for kids who love hands-on activities.
The process of shaping and decorating the tree offers a wonderful opportunity for creativity, resulting in a unique and festive decoration that’s fun to make and display.
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As kids carefully trace their tree design with glue and twine, they’ll experience the joy of turning a simple line into something magical. The addition of colorful buttons as ornaments brings the tree to life, while the glittering star on top adds a touch of sparkle. This craft not only helps develop fine motor skills but also encourages children to express their holiday cheer in a tangible and creative way. Display these twine trees proudly—they’re sure to brighten any space!
How to Make the Twine Christmas Tree Craft
What you need:
- pencil
- scissors
- glue
- twine
- construction paper (two shades of brown)
- colorful buttons
- yellow double-sided glitter cardstock paper or yellow construction paper
Step by Step Tutorial
Start with a light brown paper sheet and draw a wavy line to make a Christmas tree.
Trace the line with liquid glue.
It’s time for some twine fun!
Have your kiddos attach the twine to the glue line, going slow and steady.
Continue to the bottom.
Once they reach the end, help them snip off any extra twine.
Let’s add a star to the top!
Cut one from yellow cardstock.
It’s getting festive!
Fold a dark brown rectangle to make a trunk.
And make another fold on the other side.
Apply glue to the flaps and gently bend them before attaching the trunk to the tree.
Fantastic!
Decorate the tree with colorful buttons!
Encourage your kids to glue them on as they wish.
Gather ’round and admire your fantastic twine Christmas tree card!
You’ve created a masterpiece together, perfect for spreading holiday cheer!
Make as many as you wish!
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