How to make simple Christmas tree decorations from paper

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Paper is a material from which you can easily create original, colorfulChristmas and Christmas decorationsA large selection of decorations on paper gives you the opportunity to create interesting and original decorations. Whether we choose classic colors or more refined, alwayspaper Christmas ornamentwill be elegant and timeless, and most importantly simple to make. Find out how to makesimple Christmas and Christmas tree decorations made of paper


Simple Christmas tree decorations made of paper

How to make a Christmas tree out of paper?

A paper Christmas treecan be put on a Christmas table as an element of a plate decoration or hung on a real Christmas tree. Making this kind ofpaper Christmas ornamentis very simple. See how little it takes to create one of the Christmas symbols and how beautiful such asimple paper ornamentcan look like!

Brown Paper Christmas Tree
To make abrown paper Christmas treeyou will need a cardboard from a drawing pad and scissors. We cut the sheet in half. We bend the resulting piece in half and cut out a pattern that resembles Christmas tree branches. After unfolding the resulting Christmas tree, cut approximately halfway from the top. We repeat the same operation with the second piece of paper. This time, however, by cutting the Christmas tree from the bottom. We connect the resulting elements by inserting one piece of the Christmas tree into the other. Now you can put this extremelysimple Christmas ornamenton the table or attach a loop to it and hang it on a real Christmas tree.


Simple paper Christmas decorations - cardboard Christmas tree

Purple Paper Christmas Tree
To make this type ofsimple Christmas ornamentyou will need three circles cut out of purple paper of different sizes, glue and scissors. Bend the prepared circles in half and roll them into cones, gluing them together. Then we cut the base of each cone with scissors and bend it outwards. This can be done with scissors or a pencil. We put the resulting cones on top of each other from the largest to the smallest.


Simple Christmas paper decorations - purple Christmas tree

Christmas tree made of gift wrapping paper
gift wrapping paper often has many festive touches. It can be used to create an originalChristmas tree ornament To prepare it, we will need colored ribbons, glue and scissors. We cut circles from paper. A glass with which to draw a circle may be useful. We bend the prepared circles into quarters. Then we arrange the Christmas tree from the pieces of paper. At the top, stick a ribbon to hang.


Simple Christmas decorations - Christmas tree made of gift wrapping paper

How to make a paper angel for Christmas tree?

Paper angelsalways look good on the Christmas tree and it's typicalChristmas decorations , very matching the character of Christmas. This type of decoration will appeal primarily to the youngest artists. The fun of creating characters is not only simple, but very creative. The only choice we have to make is in the form of the angel. Will it be a simple decoration or a slightly more difficult one. Let's start with the easier one.

Simple paper angel
To make this type ofa simple Christmas tree decoration made of paperyou will need a piece of white paper, optionally blue, a cardboard from a drawing block, glue, scissors and a glass.
We start by cutting a circle from paper drawn with a glass. Then trim the circle, trying to get a wavy edge. The prepared element is cut into three parts. The cut is to resemble an inverted letter Y. In this way, we will get two pieces that will serve as angel wings and one piece of his dress. Turn the pieces of wings upside down. This is how the outline of an angel was created. We cut out the head from a piece of cardboard. We connect all the elements with each other with glue. Finally, stick a ribbon on the back of the angel, on which we will hang ourChristmas ornament on the Christmas tree


Simple Christmas tree decorations - paper angel

Magic Paper Angel
"We start this type ofChristmas tree ornamentby preparing a blue and white sheet of paper, a cardboard from a drawing block or a sheet of bright paper, a ribbon in silver and gold, glasses, scissors.We cut out two circles with a glass. One from blue paper and one from white. Cut the edge of the white circle into a wave, then cut the circle into the sign of the inverted Y into three elements. Two of them will serve as angel wings. We cut the blue circle in half. Glue the cone from one part. From the other we cut out the sleeves of the angel. Bend a piece of the ribbon in half, then tie a knot in such a way that a loop is formed, on which we can hang a decoration on the Christmas tree. Cut the paper cone in the upper part and weave the tied ribbon through it from the bottom. "


Christmas decorations - paper angel (stage 1)

Cut out the hands and head of the angel from bright paper, stick your hands under the sleeves. Bend the sleeves slightly outwards with scissors. Then we glue the resulting hands and wings to the cone. This is how we created the figure of an angel. Next, we cut the golden ribbon into smaller parts and glue the strips to the angel's head. We combine all elements together. Anotherpaper Christmas tree decorationis already made.


Christmas decorations - paper angel (stage 2)

How to make paper hearts for the Christmas tree?

All you need is a few thin strips of colored paper (they can be red, white, orange), glue or a stapler to create interestingpaper hearts for the Christmas treeMaking this type of decoration is extremely simple. We connect one end of the strip with the other one, thus creating a teardrop-shaped element, and the same with the other one.We put the strips together and a heart is created to make it more attractive, it is enough to repeat the same activities reducing the size of the heart and place them one in the other. Finally, sew the hearts with a stapler and tie a ribbon for hanging. You can also slip another strip between the hearts before sewing and create a pendant. All you need to do is fold it into the proverbial teardrop and sew it with a stapler.


How to make simple Christmas tree decorations - paper heart

The portion of the strips that are too long after sewing can be cut or intentionally bent with scissors. Put a strip of paper on the sharp side of the scissors, press it with your finger and move it vigorously. This is how the paper twists.


How to make simple Christmas decorations - a paper heart with a Christmas tree pendant

As you can see, there are many ways to make simple Christmas decorations out of paper. I hope these examples will inspire you and you will also experiment with your own ideas. I hope you will have a good time this way and have fun!

MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs

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