3D Paper Christmas Trees

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to add some festive cheer to your holiday decor, this 3D Paper Christmas Trees craft is just what you need! It’s simple to make, and you can download the free template to get started right away. Whether you’re decorating your home or crafting with kids, these little trees are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Create a mini forest for your mantle or add a unique centerpiece to your table—this creative project is a wonderful way to make your holiday season even brighter.

Two hands holding the finished 3D paper trees from two downloadable templates from Skip to My Lou. — You can make these 3D paper Christmas trees decorations in just a couple of minutes!

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Supplies Needed for 3D Paper Trees

3D Paper Tree templates (download below)
Scissors
White Regula r Paper (to make a reusable template, you can also save a step and print directly on green paper)
Green piece of paper (different colors of green regular printer paper make this fun)

Watch How to Make 3D Paper Christmas Trees

Here is a video tutorial so grab some sheets of paper and follow along:

Download These 3D Paper Tree Templates

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How to Make 3D Paper Christmas Trees

Instructions:

Step 1: Start by downloading the 3D paper tree templates (above). Once you have printed them, cut out the two separate templates.

A hand holding a pair of scissors over the 3D paper tree templates. — Download the 3D paper tree templates.

Half of the paper tree template after it has been cut. — Cut out each template.

Step 2: Take a piece of square piece of paper and fold it in half. Make sure the folded green paper is the same width as the template.

Two hands holding a square piece of green paper. — Grab your square piece of green paper.

Step 3: Place the template on the folded green paper and cut it out along the outline of the Christmas tree.

Two hands placing the template over the green paper and cutting the outline of the christmas tree. — Place the template over the green paper and cut along the outline of the tree.

Step 4: Make slits on the inside by cutting along the diagonal lines!

Two hands cutting along the lines from the top to the bottom of the tree. — Cut along the lines, too!

Step 5: Open up the folded green paper to reveal the tree shape. Now push out the first cut section, creasing the paper at the two ends to ensure the cut section extends upwards.

Two hands holding the christmas tree shape. — Unfold the paper.

Step 6: Crease the edges of the slits alternating forward and backward up the tree.

Two hands manipulating the bottom cut section of paper to make it stand out with a 3d effect. — Start to form the paper, so it protrudes upwards to create a 3D effect.

Step 7: Crease the third, fifth, and seventh cut sections of paper running along the middle of the tree. You want to leave the second, fourth, and sixth sections for now.

Two hands manipulating the third, fifth, and seventh sections of cut paper to make it stand out with a 3d effect. — Do the same with every alternate cut part of the center of the paper.

Step 8: Flip the tree over and do the same with the other cut paper sections in the middle of the tree to produce the perfect 3D effect.

Two hands manipulating the other sections of the paper after it has been flipped over to make it stand out with a 3d effect. — Flip the paper and do the same with the other cut sections to make your DIY paper Christmas tree.

Your 3D paper tree is complete… and looking awesome!

Don’t forget to cut the other template and follow the same steps.

Two hands holding the finished 3D paper trees from the two downloadable templates. — Beautiful 3D Paper Trees make festive decorations!

And there you have it—your very own 3D Paper Christmas Tree! It’s such an easy, fun, and festive way to spread holiday cheer around your home. Whether you’re decorating your home or crafting with kids, these little trees are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. I hope this project brings a little extra warmth to your season. Don’t forget, that you can always get creative with colors and decorations like rhinestones, markers, crayons, and stickers to make each tree unique. Happy crafting, and I’d love to see how your paper trees turn out! Remember to get creative! You don’t have to just make a green tree. How about making them sparkle with a bit of glitter?

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