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Christmas Tree Suncatcher For Your Windows This Holiday Season
This pretty suncatcher is made with just a few simple materials, and it’s a great project for kids of all ages. Plus, it’s a perfect way to add a little bit of color to your window during the holiday season.
This is a great activity for kids to do on a snowy day, or any day when you need a break from the hustle & bustle of the season. So grab some supplies and get started today!
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Get creative with the kids this holiday season and create some beautiful stained glass Christmas tree ornaments! Let their imaginations run wild and help them bring their colorful dreams to life!
Craft Supplies:
- TREE Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Clear Contact Paper
- Tissue Paper
- Loose Craft Glitter
- Scissors
- Single Hole Paper Punch
- Yarn, Twine or Ribbon
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Directions:
- First download and print out the FREE Christmas tree shape printable on a sheet of single white cardstock paper.
- Using your scissors, go ahead and trim out the tree shape, as well as the inners.
- Now grab your contact paper and cut two pieces the same length.
- Take off the protective paper off one and lay it on a flat surface.
- Lay your tree cutout on the contact paper.
- Sprinkle some loose craft glitter on top.
- Go ahead and grab your tissue paper and cut it into small squares.
- Now have your child place it on the contact paper, to make a beautiful design.
- Once done, grab the other piece of contact paper and remove it’s protective sheet.
- Then lay it on top of the other piece and press firmly. Make sure every corner is stuck together.
- Now use your scissors to trim around the piece so no excess contact paper is visible.
- To finish off the stained glass holiday tree craft, hole punch a hole at the top and thread some string through it.
- Then hang your suncatcher in the perfect spot on the tree!
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us of your colorful trees! #gluedtomycrafts
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Stained Glass Christmas Tree Ornament
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First download and print out the FREE Christmas tree shape printable on a sheet of single white cardstock paper.
- Using your scissors, go ahead and trim out the tree shape, as well as the inners.
- Now grab your contact paper and cut two pieces the same length.
- Take off the protective paper off one and lay it on a flat surface.
- Lay your tree cutout on the contact paper.
- Sprinkle some loose craft glitter on top.
- Go ahead and grab your tissue paper and cut it into small squares.
- Now have your child place it on the contact paper, to make a beautiful design.
- Once done, grab the other piece of contact paper and remove it's protective sheet.
- Then lay it on top of the other piece and press firmly. Make sure every corner is stuck together.
- Now use your scissors to trim around the piece so no excess contact paper is visible.
- To finish off the stained glass holiday tree craft, hole punch a hole at the top and thread some string through it.
- Then hang your suncatcher in the perfect spot on the tree!
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