Creating this newspaper Christmas tree craft is a charming and eco-friendly way to celebrate the holiday season. You can make this as a art project or as a handmade Christmas card.
This craft breathes new life into old newspapers, turning them into a festive and one-of-a-kind holiday greeting. With easy to follow steps and just a handful of materials, kids will love the hands-on fun of tearing, gluing, and decorating. Let this creative project inspire both holiday cheer and a touch of sustainability!
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As kids piece together their newspaper tree, they’ll enjoy the satisfying texture of the paper and the fun of tearing it into the perfect shapes. Each strip they add builds not just the tree but their excitement and sense of accomplishment. The combination of recycled materials and colorful accents like a bright star on top makes this craft both environmentally friendly and visually stunning. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to celebrate the season while encouraging creativity and sustainability.
How to Make the Newspaper Christmas Tree Craft
What you need:
- old newspaper
- scissors
- glue
- construction paper (green and yellow)
Step by Step Tutorial
You can use any color for the background, we think green works out exceptionally well.
Cut out a smaller rectangle to fit inside the green one.
This way it will be easy to not make the other parts of the craft too big.
Have your kids tear the newspaper into strips.
Rip, rip, hooray!
They can be roughly the same width, or a variety of different ones.
Kids can start creating the Christmas tree!
Tear one newspaper piece into a smaller piece for the tree’s tip.
And glue it to the top of the green cardstock.
Tear a longer newspaper piece and glue it under the top one, slowly building the tree’s shape.
Continue tearing and gluing newspaper strips, creating a festive Christmas tree shape.
Watch your tree come to life!
Tear another smaller piece for the tree’s trunk and glue it below the branches.
Your tree now has a pretty base!
Cut out a bright yellow star and glue it to the top of your tree.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
You’re done!
Your newspaper Christmas tree craft or card is complete and ready to spread holiday cheer to friends and family.
Happy crafting!
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