There are many different types of trees that you can make out of paper. You can make a Christmas tree, or even a life-size tree for you to hang on the wall! Whatever you want to make, wikiHow can help you. Begin with step 1 below, or read the selection above to help determine the tree selection you want to make.
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Method 1 of 5: Creating an Upright Tree
Step 1. Make two tree trunks
On cardboard, draw two branching tree trunks, then cut them out. Ask an adult to help you cut the cardboard, as this step can be difficult and dangerous.
Make sure the trunk is drawn wide at the base, just like the tree's roots are on the ground. That way, your tree is easy to establish
Step 2. Cut the center line
Cut a line across the top of one of the trunks (at the starting point of the branch), until it's slightly more than half the length of the trunk. Then, on the other tree trunk, make the same cuts starting from the bottom half way up.
Step 3. Bring the two tree trunks together
Now you can insert one tree trunk into another. Trunks cut from below should be able to tuck into trunks cut from above. Now, your tree can be upheld!
Step 4. Create the leaves
Make the leaves using colored paper towels cut into small squares. Apply glue to the center of the paper towel, then attach it to one of the tree trunks. Stick it on until your tree looks perfect. You can make a tree with thick leaves!
Step 5. Decorate and enjoy
When you're done gluing the leaves, you can complete the look of the tree by adding other decorations. Try to draw a squirrel and cut it as a decoration on the tree, or make a bird's nest from a bottle brush.
Method 2 of 5: Making a Tree on the Wall
Step 1. Create a tree trunk
Squeeze brown paper bags and attach them to the wall as tree trunks and branches. You can make the tree as big or small as you want! Ask an adult for help if you want to make a large tree. Use the ladder to reach the tallest stem.
Step 2. Make the leaves
Then, make tree leaves. You can trace your hand onto colorful paper and then cut it out. Imagine a leaf color that matches the current season. What color do the leaves look like in the dry season? rainy season? Make lots of leaves for your tree!
Step 3. Glue the leaves to the tree
Glue the leaf to the stem or the wall next to it. Ask an adult to help you reach the tallest part of the tree.
Step 4. Attach the other decorations
You can also add other decorations to the tree! Try sticking pictures of birds and squirrels to a tree, or sticking pictures of flowers growing under a tree.
Method 3 of 5: Making a Christmas Tree
Step 1. Make a Christmas tree cone
Roll and glue the green construction paper so that it forms a cone as tall as your desired Christmas tree.
Step 2. Cut a sheet of paper as a branch
Cut long sheets of green construction paper 5-7.5 cm wide. Cut the bottom of the sheet of paper, leaving the top about 1 cm intact as the tip of the tree branch.
Step 3. Glue the tree branches
Start at the base of the tree, attaching the sheet of paper by unfolding it down around the tree, and working your way up one row at a time.
Step 4. Widely open the tree branch
After gluing the entire sheet of paper, unfold the tasseled sheet of paper (especially under the tree) to make your Christmas tree appear more bushy.
Step 5. Decorate your tree
You can use glitter ornaments, beads, paper balls, bottle brushes, and just about any material to decorate your tree. Don't forget to make a Christmas tree top decoration!
Method 4 of 5: Creating a Palm Tree
Step 1. Prepare some old newspapers
Prepare 4 to 8 sheets of old newspapers.
Step 2. Roll up the newspaper sheet
Start by rolling the newspaper around the pencil, then remove the pencil after several layers of rolling.
Step 3. Add newspaper sheets
When the paper is only about 5 cm left, place a sheet of newspaper over the remaining section, and continue to roll it back until there is about 5 cm remaining. Don't roll it too tightly, you'll find out why in a moment.
Step 4. Repeat again
Repeat step 3 until all of the newspaper sheets have been rolled up.
Step 5. Cut the paper roll
Cut the roll of paper into four equal parts 15 cm long from one end (you can tear it or use scissors to cut).
Step 6. Pull the end of the piece up
Hold the roll of paper with your left hand, then pull the end of the paper strip up from the center. Stop once the tree reaches your desired height. Paper tree up to 2.4-2.7 m high.
Step 7. Color the leaves if you want
You can use green spray paint to color the tree if you want.
Step 8. Create the trunk
Use brown paper to line the base of the tree, then glue it.
Step 9. Finish your tree
If you want to make a tree that looks thicker (like pineapple bushes), once everything is combined, you can strengthen the roots of the tree by crumpled up old newspaper and dyeing it brown.
Method 5 of 5: Making a Real Tree
Step 1. Prepare dry tree trunks
Prepare 4-7 tree trunks that have been cleaned of leaves, each 5-10 cm long.
Step 2. Color the tree trunk
Paint the trunk in silver, gold, red, or whatever color you like. Use spray paint so you can color it more easily, or ask an adult for help.
Step 3. Prepare a large flower pot or vase
Prepare a pot or flower vase that is sturdy enough to accommodate the tree trunk you prepared.
Step 4. Tie a ribbon-shaped knot around the vase
Prepare colored string or sweet gift ribbon, then tie it around the mouth of the vase so that it looks more beautiful.
Step 5. Fill the flower vase
Fill pots or flower vases with pebbles or pebbles. Rocks or gravel will be the ballast that holds the tree trunk.
Step 6. Insert your tree trunk
Place the tree trunk in the pot and tuck it between the river stones or gravel at the bottom.
Step 7. Decorate your tree
You can hang hand ornaments, paper leaves, greeting cards, or wishes on tree trunks.
Tips
- If you can't pull the roll up, you have rolled it too tightly.
- To give it a special effect, cast a spell before lighting the tree.
Warning
- Keep paper trees away from fire, as they are highly flammable.
- If you are making a tree with children, be sure to use child-safe scissors.
