Playdough is a big deal in our house these days, so I figured I better incorporate it into our Christmas tree crafts, one way or another. She was so busy placing stickers on (to cover the marker outline) that I was able to prep another fun Christmas tree craft! Hand the tree and stickers to your little one and let the decorating begin! Our little nugget loved this Christmas tree craft. Using a marker, simple draw a garland outline on the tree. Cut a small rectangle out of the brown construction paper, and tape it on the bottom of the tree to create the tree trunk. Cut a Christmas tree out of the green construction paper. This festive craft is so quick and easy to setup! All you need is some green (tree) and brown (trunk) construction paper, a marker, and some small Christmas-themed stickers (I found an entire booklet at the Dollar Tree). I’ve never thought to decorate a Christmas tree with a sticker garland before…that is, until I came across this Sticker Christmas Tree Craft for Kids over on Hands On As We Grow! If you would like to hang your paper straw Christmas trees, you can easily slide a piece of yarn (or string) through the top straw on your tree and tie it off with a bow! Add a dab of glue to the top of your tree and gently press your yellow star in place. Once you have all of your straw pieces glued on, carefully set the tree aside, so that the glue can dry completely. Once you have all of your pieces cut, and the glue on your tree trunk straws is set, apply a descent amount of glue to one side of your tree trunk straws (starting at the top) and then carefully lay your straw pieces down (in descending order), pressing gently in the middle to adhere the straws together. I made one of each, but the slanted straw pieces were definitely more difficult. You can cut the straws straight or at an angle (slanted). Next cut your straws, cutting a small piece for the top of the tree, and then a slightly longer piece each time, as you descend down the tree. Set the straws aside for the glue to dry completely. You will want to start by gluing two full-length straws together to create your tree truck (this will also be what you adhere the remaining straws to). I used a small kitchen knife to cut my straw pieces, but a pair of sharp scissors should also do the trick. I came across the brilliant idea to craft Christmas trees using colorful paper straws over on How Wee Learn, where they shared a post containing 45 Christmas Crafts for 3 Year Olds.Īll you need to create these simple Christmas trees are some colorful paper straws, a piece of yellow construction paper (to craft stars for the top of the trees), and lots of glue! A word to the wise…it is probably a good idea if you pre-cut the straws and then have your kiddos help you glue them all together. The topic of Christmas trees and (especially) ornaments has filled our home ever since we finished eating our delicious Thanksgiving feast, so I figured we would stick with the obsession and create a handful of different Christmas tree arts + crafts to help adorn our home this holiday season. Luckily, my little nugget has been helping me in the decorating department, as we’ve been creating some super fun and simple Christmas Tree Arts + Crafts for Kids! □ Are you ready for Christmas? Christmas cards sent off in the mail…presents purchased and wrapped…tree decorated? While I can happily say that I can check a few things off of my Christmas to-do list…I still have a lot to accomplish before the big day. It seems like this year flew by in a flash, but I guess it always seems that way in December. Safe for ages 3 and up.I can’t believe that Christmas is only a couple of weeks away. Note that beads (small parts) are a choking hazard please use careful supervision over children when in use. For best care, try to not excessively scratch beads, as shine can rub off. All 500 pieces come in a poly bag with header card. Holes in each bead fit most standard shoe laces and other projects for connecting beads. Sensory beads for bracelets also help with children's development of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Craft beads are great jewelry-making essentials, macramé accents, figurine crafts, key chains, and much more. Lustrous metallic plastic pieces are versatile for every craft project, with the classic hole through the center for easy threading through lace or string. Make your projects or craft jewelry shine with Creativity Street®'s Gold, Silver, and Copper Pony Beads. General Information Manufacturer: Dixon Ticonderoga Company Manufacturer Part Number: 3549 Manufacturer Website Address: Brand Name: Pacon® Product Name: Pony Beads Marketing Information:
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