Yarn Lacing Christmas Tree Paper Plate Craft
We take any excuse we can to wrap things in yarn, and it doesn’t get much better than this Yarn Lacing Christmas Tree Paper Plate Craft. Not only is this a fun and festive holiday craft, but it’s great for the all important hand/eye coordination, too.
This craft is simple and easy, and for good reason. The yarn really does all the work, here. We like using multi-color skeins of yarn, so that there’s some contrast and interest. So much so, in fact, that there’s no need for further decorations, except a star on top.
The base of our yarn laced Christmas trees is a paper plate. The paper plate is sturdier and holds up better to yarn passing in and out. It’s really such a fun Christmas craft and we hope you love it as much as we do!
Paper Plate Christmas Tree Yarn Lacing Craft
To make our yarn lacing Christmas trees, you will need paper plates, green acrylic paint, multi-color skeins of yarn, a single hole punch, cardstock in yellow and brown, scissors, tape, and a glue stick.
Yarn Lacing Christmas Tree Craft Supplies Needed
- Paper plates
- Green acrylic paint
- Cardstock – yellow, brown
- Single hole punch
- Multi-color yarn
- Scissors
- Tape
- Glue stick
Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft Step by Step Directions
Begin by painting a paper plate with green acrylic paint.
Let the paint dry completely.
Now, once the paint is completely dry, cut two sides of the plate to a point. So it’s like a rounded bottom triangle shape, or tree.
Use the hole punch to make holes along both sides of the tree shape.
Next, cut a strand of multi-color yarn long enough that you can comfortably work with. Tape one end to the back of the tree shape.
Wrap a small piece of tape around the end of the yarn, so that it doesn’t fray and is easier to lace through the holes.
Then, start lacing the yarn through the holes.
Continue lacing until your tree is full. Tape the final end to the back of the tree.
Now, draw and cut out a simple star shape from yellow cardstock. You can use yellow foam stickers instead, or use a large star paper punch.
Glue the star in place at the top of the tree.
Finally, cut and glue in place a strip of brown cardstock for the trunk of the tree complete this darling and super cute Christmas tree craft.
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More Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids
There are many more fun Christmas tree craft ideas to see, too, like our Paper Cup Christmas Tree Craft, Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft, Clothespin Christmas Tree Craft, and our Craft Stick Christmas Tree Craft. Be sure to check out all of our great Christmas crafts for kids at Our Kid Things!
Yarn Lacing Christmas Tree Paper Plate Craft
A fun and festive yarn lacing Christmas tree craft made with a paper plate
Materials
- Paper plates
- Green acrylic paint
- Cardstock - yellow, brown
- Single hole punch
- Multi-color yarn
- Scissors
- Tape
- Glue stick
Instructions
- Begin by painting a paper plate with green acrylic paint.
- Let the paint dry completely.
- Now, once the paint is completely dry, cut two sides of the plate to a point. So it’s like a rounded bottom triangle shape, or tree.
- Use the hole punch to make holes along both sides of the tree shape.
- Next, cut a strand of multi-color yarn long enough that you can comfortably work with.
- Tape the beginning of the yarn to the back of the tree shape.
- Then, start lacing the yarn through the holes.
- Continue lacing until your tree is full. Tape the final end to the back of the tree.
- Now, draw and cut out a simple star shape from yellow cardstock. You can use yellow foam stickers instead, or use a large star paper punch.
- Glue the star in place at the top of the tree.
- Finally, cut and glue in place a strip of brown cardstock for the trunk of the tree to complete this darling and super cute Christmas tree craft.
Notes
- Wrap a small piece of tape around the end of the yarn, so that it doesn’t fray and is easier to lace through the holes.