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Hello, dear readers! I was decorating the apartment before the New Year and realized: a DIY Christmas tree could help in decorating the room. And not just one. And not alone
Of course, I had several ideas that I want to bring to life in the near future. But when I tried to find master classes on the Internet on how to create these wonderful creations. Oh, what are they used to make them? I never would have thought of using some materials. So today, together with you, I will admire the masterpieces of human imagination in the field of handmade Christmas trees!
DIY Christmas (and not only) trees: master classes
Almost all the Christmas trees presented today are made using different materials. Some are very unusual, artsy, rich. I would even say elite. And others, on the contrary, are as simple and minimalistic as possible in their design. A la Ikea, so to speak.
DIY paper Christmas tree
The largest group today. You will see many representatives of the beautiful spruce species. Each one is different from the others, so choose
Origami
The simplest version of a paper Christmas tree is using a square. Fold the square in half (diagonally), bend the opposite sides to the center (like in an airplane) and that’s it.
Tip: Use this simple trick to decorate a greeting card or fold napkins beautifully.
Angular
First of all, fold a square of paper as shown in the photo. Then:
- Fold the structure so that the side corners are inside. This will result in a square four times smaller than the original one.
- Bend the right corner to the center,
- And left.
- Fold the right corner to the right.
- Fold this corner under yourself.
- Do the same with the second one.
Now turn the structure over and repeat steps 2-6 only for this side. All that remains is to trim the sharp lower tip and make a few cuts on both sides. Then bend each cut end and place the Christmas tree on the table)
Circles
To create this spruce, take paper and draw a circle on it, outlining it as necessary, as in number 1. Next, cut out the circle and cut each section to a small circle. Now wrap each of these small sections on both sides with the tips inward and glue them together. Process the entire circle in this manner.
For spruce you will need several rows. In the photo, for example, you see a beauty made of 15 layers with a cone top. The layers, by the way, are assembled onto wire by piercing the centers of the parts.
Panel for kindergarten
In kindergarten, were you given the task of making a spruce tree together with your child? Then this option is the simplest. Take thick cardboard and colored paper. Cut out triangles from cardboard, cut the paper into strips and overlap them. Even a child can handle this. Cut off the excess. You can glue a skewer at the bottom and stick it into the padding polyester.
Tip: the resulting product can be used as a bookmark.
Making crafts using available materials
To create this semblance of a fluffy-coniferous creature, you will need a long metal pin on a stand and lots and lots of scrap paper. Feel free to use newspapers, old magazines, etc.
Tip: Additional decoration of the Christmas tree can be done using paint in a can, which can be sprayed on the leaves. This will make them stronger and more durable.
Big tree of knowledge
The next beauty will be the spruce tree that brings knowledge. For it you just need to stack all the available books in a pyramid. I highly do not recommend hanging an electric garland, as in the photo: fires occur very often on New Year’s Day, do not neglect this. It’s better to put regular tinsel and balls on the ledges.
From tubes
Incredibly simple technology. Suitable for decorating cards and walls. Prepare several tubes rolled from paper rectangles. Glue each one in the intended place. The tubes can be made gradually smaller or with a “brush” (sometimes placing longer elements higher than necessary).
Glue button or sequin decorations on top.
Fluffy
For it you will need many, many paper strips, which will need to be glued in layers to a paper cone. And put on a cute cone hat on top. An excellent craft that can be done with children too.
For those who are passionate about quilling
Do you like to twirl paper spirals? Then prepare several strips of paper of the same thickness. Roll 17 pieces into a spiral and narrow one end of each. For the trunk, simply roll 4 tubes and place on a skewer. Glue all parts according to the photo. The ends of the “branches” can be decorated with cylinders of a different color, similar to Christmas tree decorations.
Vytynanka
I remember my sister once mentioned that she liked the so-called vytynanki - one of the types of Slavic folk art in which amazingly beautiful things are cut out of paper. They are often glued to glass to enhance the festive atmosphere.
And they are made like this: the desired pattern is drawn on paper in advance. In this case, a spruce tree folded in half. And then, using a well-sharpened stationery knife, all unnecessary parts are cut out. For the spruce you will need two parts folded in half, which can later be sewn in the center using a sewing machine or by hand.
Corrugated paper
Continuing the paper theme, I want to show you three simple Christmas trees. The first one, with blue roses, which are made of tissue paper (like corrugated paper, but much thinner). Each rose is created using a strip that is tightly curled at the center and slightly looser towards the end. Thanks to the properties of paper, roses easily straighten and become lush.
The base is again a cone.
The next spruce tree is very similar to the previous one, but here the strips used to create the flowers are cut along the edge, making them very fluffy. They are again rolled into a flower, but they do not try to give the appearance of a rose, but simply soak them as much as possible.
From cupcake tins
Well, that's an interesting idea. I have just a bunch of these molds that seem to never be useful to me (I would rather buy silicone ones). Cut the bottom off each and cut from one edge. And stick it on a paper cone.
By the way, you can use scraps to make a flat Christmas tree for a postcard, as in the photo in the master class.
Fabric Christmas trees
Floral
This beauty will require a lot of circle flowers. For them, cut out several circles of fabric and burn the edges. It is better to take organza, veil or something similar. Then collect each flower on a string and decorate the center.
Spruce again from a paper cone at the base
From felt
To create these tree pendants, use soft (for the base) and thick (for other elements) felt and beads. Patterns can be made directly from the photo. All that remains is to cut out the parts from felt, which then need to be sewn with a running stitch and stuffed. Well, decorate, of course
You can give such a Christmas tree to a guy - it will be very touching
From satin ribbon
Prepare beads, satin or grosgrain ribbon (or maybe even lace?), thread and needle. All you need to do is string beads and ribbon loops onto the thread alternately. The main thing is not to forget to secure it at the beginning and end of the product.
From balls
The essence of creating this wonderful Christmas tree is to create a huge number of fabric balls. For each of them, cut out circles and tie them with thread, laying a running stitch. Put a little padding polyester inside and pull it off. Each such ball must be glued to the base.
The base can be a foam cone, a paper cone, or sewn from fabric. You can also decorate the spruce tree in the form of a topiary; for this you will also need a pot of polymer clay and sprinkles to create the effect of an earthen mound.
I came up with such a charm in a nautical style:
Other materials or need for invention is cunning
Sorry, dear readers, I in no way want to offend anyone. It’s just that this expression best describes the impossibly diverse number of materials with which people manage to create Christmas trees :))
From beads
A rather complicated, but interesting Christmas tree. To create it, prepare chopped beads, a couple of beads and thin wire for working with beads. First, string the top, as in photo 1. Then make four upper legs - this will be the top.
Now prepare the branches, in each of which make several loops - smaller for the upper branches, larger for the lower ones. Collect them all into one trunk, wrapping it across with thin wire.
From plastic bottles
I respect this master class for its respect for nature and waste recycling. Take a plastic bottle, cut off its smooth central part, which you cut into fringe. The lid will go on the top, the bottom can be used as a supply. Glue all the cut elements to the central rod.
From spools of thread
My friends, if you have a number of wooden thread spools, then know that you are the owner of a treasure with which you can make an amazing tree. To do this, clear all the spools of thread and glue the very bottom row onto a round dense base. Then glue row by row onto the existing ones below. Simple and stylish
From candy
The base will again be a paper cone. Attach a row of regular tinsel to it, then a row of sweets, then again tinsel, etc. You can glue the most delicious candy to the top (as a star). One minus - there will be nothing left of the tree quickly
From the bark
Strict Nordic Christmas trees. Which can be made if you have a paper cone and a little (okay, a little more than a little) bark on hand. The pieces need to be glued in rows so that the tree looks like a spruce.
I just ask that you don’t spoil living trees for this. Better look for something that has already been knocked down by a thunderstorm. By the way, the method with small pieces can also be used with CDs.
From sticks
Let's continue the theme of nature. This time we are decorating holiday boxes. Use chopsticks to lay out a semblance of a tree, which, in turn, decorate with threads, buttons and other decorative details.
From clothespins
I definitely need to make one like this for the New Year))) I have a dozen or two clothespins with hearts, it will be cool) In general, all you need is to build a rod with a stand. For example, a lid with a spoke. And put “branches” on the knitting needle. You can insert lollipops into the edges.
Bohemian
And we will make this spruce using feathers. The principle is the simplest - glue the feathers in rows from the bottom. By the way, feathers can be purchased in woven ones. But I don’t know what they used to paint it green. Maybe someone can tell me?
From wire
Build the frame like this: wrap three circles of wire around something round (cans, buckets, etc.), so that each next circle is smaller (or larger) than the previous one. Then take three pieces and use thin wire to tie them together at the top and in the same place on each circle.
All this can be wrapped in a beautiful garland. If you get creative, you can even hang a few Christmas tree decorations.
Made from mesh (and sisal)
Such a Christmas tree can be built in a few minutes. To do this, take a mesh or a sheet of sisal (read what it is). Place on a paper cone and wrap in several layers. Secure the top with a cord, wrapping it in a spiral around the spruce. Decorate with Christmas tree decorations.
And now is the time for the most minimalist Christmas trees, which will decorate the house and won’t take up much space.
Made from... Christmas balls
Here's a pun - a Christmas tree made of Christmas balls. Nevertheless, it looks great. For some reason I immediately imagined such a structure at some cool corporate event of a large company - it looks very status-worthy.
Making one is not at all difficult: take several dozen green (or whatever you want) balls and tie a thin thread or fishing line to each one. The most difficult thing is to measure the length correctly. Do this: Determine for yourself the required number of balls for each row and, based on this, estimate the length of the thread. The higher the ball, the shorter the thread.
Symbol
This is exactly what the next two coniferous trees can be called. The first is located on the wall and is made up of pieces of tinsel imitating fir branches. You can attach it with double-sided tape so that the ends do not stick out.
The second one was simply skillfully assembled with the help of many paintings, badges, souvenirs, etc., which were collected in the likeness of a spruce tree. Notice how some elements seem to imitate toys that are located on the tree. An interesting idea, by the way, for an original gift for February 14th - winter will still be in force, so a Christmas tree will be quite appropriate.
Well, dear readers, it’s time for me to say goodbye to you. The spruce hit parade is over, share your impressions: what inspired you, what you will take note of, etc. Be sure to tell your friends on social media. networks using the buttons below. Bye!
Sincerely, Anastasia Skoracheva
In the fall, you increasingly begin to think about the coming of the New Year with its festive mood, meetings with friends and family and, of course, gifts. In addition, since childhood, we have all associated the New Year with the Christmas tree! That's what we'll talk about)
Fortunately, people are increasingly thinking that it is not worth cutting down a live Christmas tree for the sake of a few holidays. Krestik and I fully support this decision and believe that a DIY Christmas tree is much more interesting and humane! In addition, these are excellent options for those who have nowhere to put a large Christmas tree (for example, there is no free space, or there is an active small child in this free space).
We bring to your attention a large selection of master classes on creating a decorative Christmas tree with your own hands, which will serve as a wonderful decoration for your home and an original gift for a wonderful holiday!
Christmas tree made of pine cones
You can make a very original Christmas tree with your own hands from pine cones. But we will not use the whole cones, but will use only their scales so that the tree is not too bulky.
So, first, let's separate its scales from the cone. This can be done with a sharp knife, wire cutters or pruning shears.
Be careful, take care of your hands!
The next step is to make a cone from thick paper or cardboard, which will be the base of our Christmas tree. We roll the paper into a cone, glue it on the sides and cut off the excess at the base.
Then we simply take the scales in our hands and glue them in a circle, starting from the base of the cone.
You can glue each new row in a checkerboard pattern, or, like here, on top of each other.
You can glue a clove to the top of the tree (such a spice))
After the glue has dried, you can start painting our beauty. To do this, you can use spray paint or regular acrylic paint.
If you choose acrylic paint with a metallic effect, your Christmas tree will look much more impressive.
Then we cover the ends of the “twigs” with PVA glue and sprinkle glitter on them.
This is the beauty that results from these simple actions:
Using exactly the same principle, you can decorate the cone with chains and beads, decorative cords, ribbons, braid, etc.
Another very popular way to make artificial Christmas trees with your own hands is to weave them from beads. This is perhaps the most painstaking method, but for lovers of beadwork nothing is impossible!
The detailed process of weaving Christmas trees from beads cannot be contained in one article, so we are sharing with you links to master classes previously published on Krestik.
Christmas tree made of paper and cardboard
If you have nothing to do at work) or just want to add a little holiday to the office, make a Christmas tree out of paper. What's easier?)
And this tree is very similar to a designer one, don’t you think? It’s all because of colored designer cardboard, which is so beautiful and bright that you don’t even need to decorate the Christmas tree with anything else), which simplifies the process of making a Christmas tree with your own hands.
Secondly, to make a designer Christmas tree, you can use threads that are wound on a paper cone using the technology of making openwork balls.
Thirdly, flower net and bouquet net.
The technology for making these three Christmas trees is very similar, so the process of creating them is shown in one master class.
Feather Christmas tree
Yes, they do too! Feathers can be bought at hardware stores, or maybe you have supplies of bird feathers? For brightness, they can be painted with food coloring. It looks original, beautiful and so airy!
Christmas tree made of candies
A Christmas tree made from candies is not only beautiful, but also delicious! This New Year's gift will be appreciated by everyone: both adults and children! Watch the video master class from Kateryna Bay and create!
Hello, dear readers of the site! Let's continue the holiday theme. Today we propose to make an elegant three-dimensional textile Christmas tree together with our sorceress Alena: “It doesn’t take much time to create a New Year’s craft - a Christmas tree made of fabric. The result will be a bright and soft beauty. It will decorate your home in New Year's style or serve as a wonderful gift for loved ones for the holiday. If the Christmas tree stuffing is treated with spruce flavoring, then the New Year’s souvenir will also remind you of the magical holiday with its aroma.” Also don’t forget to see how to make a bright original one.
The following materials will be required:
- Fabric: chintz, calico
- Stencil
- Stuffing (synthetic padding in balls, for example)
- Scissors, thread, needle
- Elements for decoration
- Large button (5 cm in diameter)
How to make a Christmas tree out of fabric with your own hands:
Transfer the stencil to tracing paper and make it the size you need. I have a Christmas tree 20 cm high. Choose fabric in festive colors; you can make Christmas trees of the same color or make them a combination. Based on the composition of the fabric, choose a soft one that is easy to iron, the best option is cotton. 
Using scissors, cut out six pieces using the stencil. In my version, I cut out four parts from fabric with red decor and two parts from fabric with green decor. Don't forget about the increases, about 0.5-0.7 mm. Fold the blanks in pairs with the arcs facing each other and pin them with safety pins. Sew along the outline with a straight stitch, leaving an opening at the bottom for stuffing. 
Steam the workpieces with a hot iron. Make small cuts in the corners of the parts, not reaching the stitching, in order to carefully turn the workpieces out. Turn the Christmas tree blanks onto the face and straighten all the corners with a needle. Steam all the parts again. 
Fold the finished parts together so that the green tree is between the red trees, and make a straight line along the middle seam. The next stage is stuffing. The best option is to use padding polyester in balls so that the filling is evenly distributed. Stuff each part of the tree, through the unstitched part at the bottom. Carefully fill in all corners. Then carefully sew the bottom hole closed by hand. Sew a large button to the very bottom of the Christmas tree to stabilize the New Year's souvenir. 
The final and most interesting stage is decorating the Christmas tree. I sewed a bow of shiny ribbons onto the top of the Christmas tree, and “snowflakes” beads and balls onto the branches. You can decorate the Christmas tree as your imagination dictates, using beads, rhinestones, ribbons, and stars.
New Year's craft - the Christmas tree is ready!
And here’s what kind of fabric Christmas tree Svetlana Averina made 
For viewing, I offer a master class on making a kanzashi tree from Anastasia
Sincerely,
If you have an extra piece of fabric and a little free time, I suggest making such a New Year’s beauty to decorate your own interior or to please someone close to you with a soft and cute gift
The pattern for the Christmas tree was easily found on the Internet. It looks like this:
Naturally, its change and transformation is not prohibited.
Let's go.
We cut out 4 identical parts (you can, of course, have six if you want the tree to have more branches)
We sew 2 parts together, placing them face to face. Don't forget to leave holes at the bottom for stuffing.
For better turnability, we cut the fabric closer to the seam at the protruding corners.
And we make notches on the inner corners
Turn it right side out
Use a needle to carefully straighten the corners
We put the parts together and stitch in the center from the very bottom to the top
It turns out to be such a flat Christmas tree
So, of course, that’s okay too, but it’s still better to fill
After stuffing, sew up the holes with a hidden stitch.
For stability, I slightly pulled the bottom of the central seam (if you cut exactly according to the pattern, then you are great and you don’t need to do this)
All. We admire the result))
Fabric. We are preparing for the new year! Master Class
On New Year's Eve, many people want to decorate their workplace and home with something unusual and original. Handmade things always lift your spirits and create a creative atmosphere.
I suggest you make an interesting textile Christmas tree from fabric of two contrasting colors. “Plant” it in a small decorative pot, and a real New Year’s tree will live on your table! Like this:
We will need:
fabric of two colors
scissors, thread, needle
fibertek for stuffing
pencil
straw “ribbons” for decoration.
In my work, I suggest using this pattern:
We begin to assemble the structure. To do this, having folded the parts with the front side inward, we first sew the first pair of parts of the same color along the “needles” line, that is, along the outer jagged contour.
We sequentially assemble the structure of the Christmas tree, sewing its edges along the straight sides, alternating parts of different colors. It is important that all parts are folded right side inward.
At the base of the future Christmas tree we leave a small hole unsewn, through which we will fill it with fibertek. Turn the structure right side out and stuff it tightly.
Carefully sew the Christmas tree at the base, leaving a small hole equal in diameter to the cross section of a pencil.
We sew the Christmas tree lengthwise through two planes that conventionally intersect perpendicularly (as shown in the photo) to give it the desired shape.
I approve
DirectorMAOUDODCDT _________ On biullinaI.Yu.
__________________ 2014 G.
Municipal Autonomous Educational Institution for Additional Education of Children Children's Creativity Center of the Municipal District Bizhbulyaksky District of the Republic of Bashkortostan
Lesson notes.
Subject: “Making a Christmas tree”
Association “Skillful Hands”
Purpose of the lesson:
Acquaintance with the history and symbolism of the New Year tree, traditional attributes, modern design; making a creative New Year tree.
Lesson objectives:
Educational:
Identify children’s knowledge about the New Year tree;
Give students an idea of the history and symbolism of the New Year tree
Introduce a variety of natural and floral New Year trees.
Educational:
Develop feelings of color and harmony, fantasy and visual imagination; -shape artistic vision; -develop fine motor skills of fingers and hands. Educational:
Foster a caring attitude towards the natural environment;
To develop in children a friendly attitude towards each other and the ability to work closely in a team.
Age of students: 6-8 years.
Lesson duration: 30 minutes.
Lesson plan.
1. Organizational moment (general organization of students, preparation of necessary educational supplies). 2.Target setting
Presentation of new material.
Repetition of information already known to children. 5. Practical work for children. -Physical minute.
Group activity b. Summing up. Reflection.
Form of organizing the lesson: group
Material and technical equipment:
Napkins, cone blanks, scissors, staplers, glue, pencil, beads, New Year's accessories, samples.
Progress of the lesson.
1.Organization of the workplace.
Preparation of workplaces and tools.
2.Target setting
Hello guys. Today we have an unusual activity. Guests have come to us, and we will show them what we have learned in our classes. And now I would like to read a poem for you:
In December, in December
All the trees are in silver
Our river, like in a fairy tale,
It was frosty overnight.
Updated skates, sleds,
I brought a Christmas tree from the forest.
The tree cried at first
From the warmth of home,
Then she stopped crying,
She breathed and came to life.
Then they decorated the Christmas tree
The tree is looking good!
What holiday is the poem talking about? Who loves this holiday?
People have been celebrating New Year since ancient times. Previously, the holiday was celebrated in the spring. The holiday was dedicated to the sun. That's why they decorated fruit trees with lights. Over time, everything changed; in many countries they began to celebrate the New Year in winter. In the winter forest, bonfires were lit around the fir trees and songs were sung. In Russia, the holiday began to be celebrated after the decree of Tsar Peter 1. And a decorated Christmas tree in a warm, cozy room, when it was frosty outside, was especially cute.
We are all waiting for this favorite holiday, preparing for it.
New Year is the most fabulous, most family-friendly, most magical holiday. On New Year's Eve, colorful Christmas trees light up, we sew fabulous outfits, and prepare gifts for each other.
3. Presentation of new material.
And today, guys, you have to become wizards. I invite you to the New Year's Workshop.
Guys! Why is there a Christmas tree on my table? (the paper Christmas tree is on the table)
What would New Year be without a Christmas tree?
The Christmas tree is dressing up
The holiday is approaching
New Year at the gate
The Christmas tree is waiting for the kids.
Every year a lot of Christmas trees are cut down. And I really want people to save the life of the tree. But you can make a Christmas tree with your own hands. Then we will preserve our beautiful coniferous tree, and for the holiday we will have a beautiful Christmas tree
Today in class we will make a New Year's gift. And which one, you will find out if you guess the riddle:
Thin and prickly needles grow on it,
And the cones are resinous, sticky, fragrant
She will come to visit us on New Year's Eve
Slender, fluffy, with golden lights. (Christmas tree)
“She doesn’t sew anything herself, but she’s stuck with needles for a whole year.” (Christmas tree) Showing the finished sample.
Look what material the Christmas tree is made of? What is needed for this?
And also during the lesson they must follow the rules of a working person. (Repetition)
4. Repetition of information already known to children.
1.Rules of a working person Work at your workplace.
Before you start work, properly prepare your workplace. Keep your work area tidy while working.
Take care of your tools, save materials, always think about how to do things better. When you finish your work, carefully clean up your work area. Main! We need to work together.
2. Safety rules when working with scissors.
Use scissors only in your own workplace.
Store scissors in a specific place and closed.
Cut while sitting, do not swing the scissors, do not drop them, watch your fingers.
Pass the scissors closed, rings first
Do not hold the scissors with the rings facing up.
Don't leave them open.
And also guys, we will work as a sepler. When working with a stapler you need to be careful and attentive. Do not put your fingers into the hole to pierce the paper.
Do not take instruments without the teacher's permission.
5. Progress of work (technological map)
So let's get started
Guys, today we will work in groups and make 2 Christmas trees. In the last lesson, we made the base of the Christmas tree - a cone. She has dried up. This is a blank where the Christmas tree branches will be glued, which we will make from napkins. To do this you need to work according to the following scheme:
Fold the napkin into quarters.
Use a stapler to pierce it in the middle.
Using a pencil, draw a circle along the edge of the napkin.
Cut out a circle and shape it into a flower by opening the petals of the napkin.
Glue the blank onto the cone base.
Glue subsequent branches tightly to each other.
And now you can decorate it - use sparkles, confetti, etc.
Proverb yes to the board. "To work together - to achieve a common goal"
What did I read?
How do you understand the proverb?
What does the proverb say? Now let's start tinkering. Gymnastics for fingers. Fingers doing exercises To get tired less And now we will work Do everything beautifully!
Children do their own work, I provide assistance to children.
Fizminutka
Here are my helpers
Here are my helpers, turn them any way you want. One two three four five. They knocked, turned and wanted to work. Everyone sat down quietly.
Continuation of the practical part.
5. Summing up. Reflection
What did you do in class?
From what materials?
How did you start working?
Then what kind of work did they do?
Assessment of the quality of completed products
Evaluate your work. How is it made?
Compare your toy with the sample.
Well done! Today everyone worked hard, showed their skills, and what beautiful Christmas trees they turned out to be.
I hope that each of you can now make a Christmas tree with your own hands, and not buy it in a store, and not destroy wildlife.
