https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/christmas-paper-tree-diy-3 • Posted by Akamatra
Fast, fun and easy tutorial to make a Christmas tree recycling old books and wine corks!
Fast, fun and easy tutorial to make a Christmas tree recycling old books and wine corks!
Take you paper sheets and cut them into rectangles of different sizes using you plain paper scissors or your craft scissors. For a small little tree like mine cut a generous number – let’s say 20 - of square papers measuring from 7cm x 7cm to 2cm x 2cm decreasing by 1 cm as you go. That way you’ll have 20 pieces 7cm x 7cm 20 pieces 6cm x 6cm 20 pieces 5cm x 5cm 20 pieces 4cm x 4cm 20 pieces 3cm x 3cm 20 pieces 2cm x 2cm
Take your awl and pierce the papers in the middle.
Then starting by the smaller ones pass them trough the decorated toothpick making sure you turn and twirl their edges a bit so they are not aligned. Do this for all the different paper sizes. Once you finish poke peg the toothpick in the cork and spread the paper edges for a finer look.
If you don't want to cover the whole length of your toothpick then add a piece of white tac as a stopper. You are done! Your holiday decoration is ready to use. This is a nice craft to do with your children if you use precut paper.