Get crafty this holiday season and make this easy paper straw Christmas tree craft! It's easy enough for kids to make and cute enough for adults to display proudly!

One of the things that I have loved with my kids is to let them make crafts and see their creativity shine. And I can't think of any projects I love as much as I do love their DIY Christmas ornaments!

Paper crafts are so much fun and offer a huge variety of crafting opportunities. Whether you're creating with paper plates, tissue paper, or paper straws like this Christmas Tree Craft, you can't lose.

There are so many cute ideas out there, and the great thing is that they're inexpensive and usually very quick and easy to make. Which I am ALL about!

Plus, Christmas Tree crafts for kids are a hit no matter what you use to make them.

So, combine Christmas tree project ideas with paper crafts, and you have a win-win crafting scenario!

This paper straw Christmas tree craft project is super simple to make and ultra-easy to change up the colors and add variety!

This project is a terrific one that kids can make when you need a DIY holiday gift for friends, family, or neighbors. It's absolutely perfect for including in any holiday tins of cookies!

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Paper Straw Project Video

I know some people do best with videos, so I made a short video to walk you through the entire process of making this craft. Take a look!

Christmas Tree Craft Materials Needed

You'll need these supplies in order to make your paper Christmas tree crafts. I've added links to Amazon so you can find them easily if there are any you need to pick up.

• 1 jumbo wooden craft stick
• Red acrylic craft paint
• Craft paintbrush
• Red craft jute twine
• Paper straws in red, white, and gold
• Snowflake sticker
• Elmer’s School Glue
• Scissors
• Paper plate

How to Make This Paper Straw Christmas Tree Craft

Just in case you missed a step or two in the video, here are the step-by-step instructions to help you through the project.

Step 1

Place the large wooden stick on the paper plate. Using a paintbrush, paint the wooden stick with red paint (I painted two coats to make sure I had full coverage).

Let dry completely before moving to the next step.

Step 2

Remove the backing from the snowflake sticker, and place it at the top of the red wooden stick.

Step 3

Cut a piece of one paper straw slightly wider than the width of the painted stick.

Glue the piece right below the snowflake sticker. Repeat this process with different color paper straws, cutting each straw slightly wider than the previous one, and then gluing to the red wooden stick.

Continue until the last straw is approximately 1” above the bottom of the craft stick. Let dry completely.

Step 4

Cut a piece of red jute twine approximately 10” long. Fold in half, and then tie a knot at the bottom.

Flip the painted stick over, and glue the knotted end of the jute twine to the top of the stick (on the opposite side of the snowflake sticker).

Once dry, your paper Christmas Tree craft is ready to hang up or wrap up as a gift!

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