Festive Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Decorations
Making Memorable Christmas Decorations with Kids: Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees and More
Bring some festive cheer into your home with these easy-to-make craft projects for kids. This guide will walk you through creating pipe cleaner Christmas trees, a fun and engaging activity that your little ones are bound to enjoy.
Creating Your Own Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree
To make a pipe cleaner Christmas tree, you'll need green pipe cleaners, craft foam, star-shaped sequins, and mini pom poms. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
- Shape the tree base: Twist green pipe cleaners into a conical tree shape by wrapping and layering them to form branches. Start with a tight spiral at the top and gradually increase the loops’ diameter toward the bottom to create a classic Christmas tree silhouette.
- Prepare the craft foam base: Cut a small triangle or circle from craft foam to serve as a sturdy base or backing for your pipe cleaner tree. You can also cut strips or shapes from green glitter foam to mimic pine needles if desired.
- Decorate with sequins and pom poms: Glue star-shaped sequins onto the tree as ornaments or a tree topper. Attach mini pom poms of various colours around the branches to simulate Christmas tree baubles. Use craft glue or a hot glue gun for secure attachment on both pipe cleaners and foam.
- Assemble and finish: Fix the pipe cleaner tree onto the foam base so it stands upright. Optionally, add extra craft foam decorations or glitter to enhance the festive look.
Other Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids
Once you've mastered the pipe cleaner Christmas tree, why not try these other fun and creative projects?
- Paper cup lanterns: Decorate paper cups with sequins, stars, pipe cleaners, mini pom poms, and markers. Insert LED tealight candles for a cozy holiday lantern effect.
- Foam glitter trees: Cut shapes from glitter craft foam and assemble layered Christmas trees, decorated similarly with sequins and pom poms.
- Pipe cleaner ornaments: Twist pipe cleaners into holiday shapes like stars, candy canes, or wreaths, then embellish with small pom poms and sequins.
These ideas encourage creativity with easy-to-handle materials suitable for children and provide festive handmade décor or gifts. Happy crafting!
Materials Used
- Green pipe cleaners (obtained from craftprojectideas.com)
- Green craft foam
- Scissors
- A cone-shaped object (such as a funnel)
- Glue
- Mini pom poms (from craftprojectideas.com)
- Star-shaped sequins
- Sequins and/or Spangle Mix
- Corks cut in half (optional)
Location of Star Sequin
The kids glued a star sequin to the top of the tree, completing the festive touch.
Expand the festive ambiance of your home by incorporating homemade decorations like the foam glitter trees which complement the pipe cleaner Christmas tree. Craft these decorations using inexpensive and child-friendly materials such as green craft foam, star-shaped sequins, and mini pom poms.
Further enhance your home-and-garden lifestyle this holiday season by adding more handmade décor items like paper cup lanterns, foam glitter trees, and pipe cleaner ornaments, all created with materials easily accessible and safe for children.
