Easy Paper Christmas Tree Cones DIY
I have an obsession friends . . . And it’s with placing small trees all over my house. However, that can get a tad expensive if you’re buying them all. So, I’m sharing these easy paper Christmas tree cones that have saved my budget while also helping me to get my mini tree fix.
All you need are a few items to whip these together today! The paper Christmas tree can be made to almost any height, you can decorate it with material, feathers, glitter . . . the options are truly endless.
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What you’ll need:
- Poster Board
- Hot Glue Gun
- Clear packing tape
- Scissors
- Fabric of your choice or additional decorating options
How to shape the trees
Cut off some small pieces of packing tape and secure to the side of your table so you can grab quickly with one hand when ready.
Taking your poster board, beginning at one corner, start rolling into a circle. Keep the top tight, while allowing the bottom to be larger. Make sure the top of the “tree” has a small opening to tuck the extra material into.
Once the size you’d like is met, hold with one hand and secure with packing tape at top. Then cut away the extra poster board and tape cone down the side.
From there, cut the bottom evenly, standing up periodically to check and make sure cone is standing straight.
Making three is a great number to style well. A small, medium, and large size.
I ended up completing three sets of three, and placed one set above my headboard, one on my nightstand, and the other on our dresser.
Using three different fabric colors/patterns is also a great option that is visually appealing to the eye.
I’ve also been dying to try out with white feathers on a set. Wouldn’t that be dreamy?
Cover paper Christmas tree in fabric
To determine the amount of material needed, take your tree and similar to the poster board, start at the corner and roll the tree over the material, essential measuring out how much you’ll need. Leave half an inch extra along the side to easily glue closed, and also about an inch extra on the top and bottom.
On the top, you’ll take a small stick or something long and thin and tuck the material into the little opening. For the bottom, you’ll carefully glue the material to the inside lip of the cone, completing the tree!
You can quickly make up a few sets of these in under an hour! And let me warn you, it gets addicting! There are so many different kinds of fabric you can use, and also lots of other materials, like the feathers I mentioned above, to decorate them with. I also made a few extra of the pink sequined fabric ones and styled them on our Christmas shelf.
Get the kids involved!
If you prepared the cones ahead of time, these Christmas trees would be a great craft for kids to use for their own room decor. Set out some glue sticks, fabric, sparkles or sequins, feathers, you get the idea! Let them have a blast personalizing their little paper Christmas tree set.
For more kid friendly Christmas crafting ideas, see our waterless snow globes, our kid friendly Christmas Village, as well as the interactive way we do advent! Such great ways to keep Christmas exciting for the kids!
When you make your paper Christmas tree set, head on over to Instagram and tag me in stories so I can re-share! Can’t wait to see your creations friends!
Christmas Tree Cone
Equipment
- Hot Glue Gun
Ingredients
- Poster board
- Clear packing tape
- Scissors
- Fabric or other decorating materials feathers, glitter, etc.
Instructions
- Prepare the Tape
Cut small pieces of packing tape and secure them to the side of your table for easy access.
Form the Tree Shape
Starting at one corner of the poster board, roll it into a cone shape. Keep the top tight and allow the bottom to be larger. Ensure the top has a small opening to tuck in extra material.
Once you achieve the desired size, hold the cone with one hand and secure the top with packing tape.
Cut away any extra poster board and tape the cone down the side.
Trim the bottom of the cone to ensure it stands straight.
Cover with Fabric
Measure the amount of fabric needed by rolling the cone over the fabric, starting at one corner. Leave an extra half-inch along the side and about an inch at the top and bottom.
Tuck the top of the fabric into the opening using a small stick or similar tool.
Glue the fabric to the inside lip of the cone at the bottom to secure it.
Decorate
Use your imagination to decorate the cones with different materials like feathers, glitter, or various fabrics. Consider making sets of three in different sizes for a visually appealing arrangement.
Tips:
Try using different fabric colors and patterns for a diverse and eye-catching display.
Making three sets of three cones is ideal for styling around your home.
Kid-Friendly Craft:
Prepare the cones ahead of time and let kids decorate their own trees with glue sticks, sparkles, sequins, and other fun materials.
