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How to Make Paper Christmas Trees
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Honeycomb Paper Christmas Trees

These cute paper Christmas trees can be made in any color to match your holiday decor. Make them with a Cricut using the free SVG tree files, or use the PDF templates to trace and cut by hand. An easy and fun holiday craft that is terrific for making with friends!

Equipment

  • Cricut Maker
  • Cutting Mat
  • Large Binder Clips
  • Paintbrush

Materials

  • Paper Christmas Tree SVG Files OR Printable Templates available for download in the blog post
  • 12x12" Cardstock
  • Ultra Bond Adhesive or any paper glue with a fine-tip applicator
  • E6000 Adhesive
  • Small Paper Clips

Instructions

  • To begin, cut out your tree shapes. There are two different shapes to choose from: rounded or pointed. For each tree, you will need to cut out 20 of the same tree shapes. You can do this by hand by tracing and cutting out shapes using my free PDF Paper Christmas Tree Templates. Or, to make things super easy, you can download the SVG files below and cut out the shapes with your Cricut.
  • Once your tree shapes are cut out, fold each one in half from top to bottom.
  • Open up one of the folded trees. Starting from the center fold and working toward the outer edge, apply two thin lines of glue that are approximately centered within the bottom and top sections of the tree. Important: Stop the line of glue 1/4" or so from the outer edge to avoid it from seeping out in the next step, which will prevent your finished tree from opening properly. When the glue is applied, fold the shape back in half, pressing over the glued areas for a few seconds to ensure everything stays put. Repeat with the remaining tree pieces.
  • When all of the tree sections are glued in half, place one of the pieces on your work surface, and apply a thin line of Ultra Bond Glue at the center of the piece, starting about 1/4" from the center fold and ending about 1/4" from the outer edge. Place another of the folded pieces on top so that all of the edges are aligned, pressing firmly at the center to secure the pieces together. Continue gluing/adding pieces until all of the folded pieces are secured together at the center. Now, secure a binder clip around the glued pieces to create a stack that is nice and even.
  • Apply a generous amount of the E6000 adhesive on the side of the stack with the folded edges, and use the paintbrush to spread the glue evenly over the entire surface of this side. Set the project aside and allow the glue to dry completely, at least 2 hours.
  • Once everything is dry, remove the binder clip, and start spreading the paper layers apart. Continue until the tree is fully opened into a circle, and then secure the two unglued ends with a paper clip.