Origami Christmas Tree Ornament Craft
Bring some handmade charm to your holiday with this easy and fun origami Christmas tree ornament craft.
This craft is simple, inexpensive, and full of holiday cheer. All you need is the free printable pattern, paper, and craft glue to make your own origami Christmas tree. Add ribbon, twine, or string and you’ll have a homemade Christmas tree ornament ready to hang. Kids will love decorating their trees with markers, crayons, glitter, or sequins, while adults will enjoy making a set of these ornaments as a cozy, creative holiday activity.
The origami Christmas tree ornament is perfect for kids, teens, and adults. Younger children can decorate the trees with help, while older kids and grown-ups can enjoy experimenting with different designs and embellishments. It’s a great family activity, a fun classroom project, or even a craft party idea during the holiday season.
There are so many occasions to make this craft. These origami Christmas tree ornaments are wonderful as a group activity during a Christmas party, letting everyone decorate a tree to take home. They also make charming homemade gifts—tie them onto a present as a personalized gift tag, then the recipient can hang the tree on their Christmas tree as a keepsake. This craft also works beautifully for classroom holiday projects, Sunday school activities, or as a quiet, creative way to spend time together as a family during the holiday season.
You’ll love this origami Christmas tree ornament because it is easy, quick, and budget-friendly. With only a few supplies, you can create something beautiful and festive. The ornaments are lightweight, so they hang well on a Christmas tree, and they’re easy to personalize for each member of your family.
Here are some fun variations to make your origami Christmas tree unique:
- Draw decorations with markers or crayons for a simple version.
- Add glitter, rhinestones, or sequins for extra sparkle.
- Glue on buttons, ribbon, or rick-rack for a textured look.
- Use patterned scrapbook paper instead of plain paper for instant designs.
- Create a whole set of trees in different sizes and colors to decorate gifts or your holiday tree.
Now that you’ve gathered some inspiration, let’s dive into the step-by-step tutorial. The free printable pattern makes it easy to fold your tree, and then you can decorate it any way you’d like.
How to Make an Origami Christmas Tree Ornament
List of Supplies
- Colored craft paper
- Scissors
- Craft glue
- Decorative stones
- Glitter paper
- Printed pattern
Instructions:
Download and print out the pattern. Cut out the pieces.
Select any shade of green colored craft paper of your choice and trace the half circle pattern on it. Trace the star shape from a glitter paper.
Cut out the traced patterns.
Place the half circle cutout on a flat surface with its round side facing towards you.
Hold the right side of the cutout and make a 30 degree fold from the top middle point.
Flip the tree to the other side.
Hold the right flap and fold it to back to the left side as shown below.
Do not make crisp folds, keep them loose to give your tree a 3D effect.
Fold the current left piece back to the right side as shown below.
Fold from the right back to meet the opposite edge of the tree.
Use craft glue to secure each fold.
Attach the paper star cutout to the top of the Christmas tree.
Add decorative gemstones or buttons to the tree.
Get creative and decorate the tree as you like.
Use a yarn or string to attach a loop at the top, back end of the papercraft tree to use it as an ornament.
This origami Christmas tree ornament is the perfect craft to make this holiday season. Whether you create one or a dozen, each tree will add a personal touch to your holiday decorating and gift-giving.
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