How To Make DIY Paper Christmas Trees

DIY Christmas Tree with Paper

The. only supplies you need are 20-24 lb. copy paper and baker’s twine or jute twine.

I used white paper, however this green copy paper or red would look great as well.

Diy Paper Christmas Trees

Begin by folding your 8 1/2 x 11 paper into a 8 1/2 inch square.

Cut off the excess paper.

1. Open the square and fold across the opposite corner. You should have a good X shaped crease in the paper.
2. Then open the square and fold the paper in half, making a rectangle. Open and repeat on opposite side creating cross shaped crease. Then turn the paper over and fold the last two creases in the opposite direction.
3. When folded in half, peaks of the X shaped crease should now be facing outward.
4. Now fold once more allowing the peaks to move outward and the other creases to move inward.

You will now have 4 peaks which you want to allow to come forward as shown above.

Fold the peak creating a pocket and press with your fingers for a good crease. Refer to the image above.

When all 4 peaks have been pressed open, your square will now have 4 pockets as you can see below.

Using scissors, cut away the excess above the pockets. When you turn this over, you will have a tree shape with a center crease.

Finally, make sure you have an even amount of folded pieces on each side of the center fold.

Cut your Tree

You are now ready to cut your tree.

First, make four cuts on either side of the tree.

Be sure to cut horizontally, approx. 1/3 – 1/2 inch from the edge of each tree. The cut areas should be even on both sides of the tree if possible.

Begin to fold each cut area downward, leaving a point at the beginning of the next cut.

Make sure you press the folded crease well.

Repeat this folding process until all the tree points have been created.

Finally, fluff your tree.

These trees stand alone or you can use them to create a garland or add them to your tree as an ornament.

You may enjoy this felt tree tutorial as well.

Run the needle through the top of each tree and tie a knot. Space the trees evenly along the twine.

Add a single piece of twine if you’d rather use your paper Christmas trees as single ornaments on your tree.

Hang your garland and enjoy.

The garland can be used on your tree, in a window or door. Anywhere you want to add some holiday charm. See this Herb & Dried Fruit garland.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.

Watching video tutorial will help clarify some of the instructions.