If you have some MINI cupcake liners left over from your holiday baking – DON’T THROW THEM OUT! I have the perfect Christmas themed kid craft idea to use up those paper cups AND make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind masterpiece at the same time!
Just check out my Cupcake Liner Christmas Tree tutorial below to see what I’m talking about!!!
Happy crafting, my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts
Craft Supplies:
* Several Mini Cupcake Liners – I used 18 for mine {green are best but any color will do!}
* Cardstock Paper {green being important for the tree!}
* School Glue
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Small Buttons/Glitter/Sequins
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Directions:
* First have children cut out a basic triangle piece out of green cardstock, to be the base of the Christmas tree.
* Glue it down in the center of another sheet of cardstock.
* Then trim out a tree stump and star from the remaining cardstock you have & glue them down on the cardstock sheet as well.
* Now is the cupcake liners. One by one – glue down a green cupcake liner {not flattened or folded} on the triangle cardstock piece to start giving the “tree” some dimension.
* Repeat until the tree is full with liners.
* Once all the liners are down and you have a look you like – it’s time for the embellishments!
* Have children glue buttons, sequins, glitter {whatever the heart desires} in the cups of the liners. Really let them go to town on this step! Remember – no two pieces will be alike either!!!
* Once done, set aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees
Be sure to also check out our Paper Plate Christmas Tree craft tutorial! It’s another idea that is perfect for the holidays!!!
Don’t forget to also share pictures of your creations with us on our Facebook page to admire from a far this Christmas season! #gluedtomycrafts
Cupcake Liner Christmas Tree
Tools:
Supplies:
- Cardstock Paper
- Cupcake Liners
- Embellishments
Instructions:
- First have children cut out a basic triangle piece out of green cardstock, to be the base of the Christmas tree.
- Glue it down in the center of another sheet of cardstock.
- Then trim out a tree stump and star from the remaining cardstock you have & glue them down on the cardstock sheet as well.
- Now is the cupcake liners. One by one - glue down a green cupcake liner {not flattened or folded} on the triangle cardstock piece to start giving the "tree" some dimension.
- Repeat until the tree is full with liners.
- Once all the liners are down and you have a look you like - it's time for the embellishments!
- Have children glue buttons, sequins, glitter {whatever the heart desires} in the cups of the liners. Really let them go to town on this step! Remember - no two pieces will be alike either!!!
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly!
