These DIY Christmas tree cake toppers are an adorable and festive way to decorate your holiday desserts!
Made with just one sheet of paper, a toothpick, and a bit of tape or glue, they’re easy to make and instantly add a special touch to cupcakes, cakes, and festive treats.
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Looking for a simple, stylish, and festive way to decorate your Christmas desserts?
These DIY Christmas tree cake toppers are the perfect addition to any holiday treat, adding a handmade touch to your cakes, cupcakes, and holiday spreads.
Whether you're hosting a Christmas party, baking with family, or looking for a fun crafting activity, these little paper trees are an easy and elegant solution.
The best part?
No special tools or advanced crafting skills needed!
These toppers are made using origami, meaning you only need one sheet of paper per tree—no scissors or complicated steps.
Simply fold, attach a toothpick with tape or glue, and your topper is ready to go.
Want to make them even more special?
Try gluing a tiny lucky star on top to add an extra festive touch. You can also experiment with different paper colors and textures—classic green, shimmering metallics, or even patterned Christmas paper for a unique twist.
These DIY Christmas tree cake toppers are a budget-friendly and customizable way to make your holiday desserts stand out.
Let’s get started!
After some other easy to make crafts to decorate your house this festive season? Then you just have to make this DIY square paper garland, lucky star origami Christmas tree, Christmas tree napkin folds, and cute origami reindeers!
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Quick & Easy – No cutting required, just a few simple origami folds!
- No Special Tools – You only need paper, a toothpick, and some tape or glue.
- Customizable – Use green, gold, metallic, or patterned paper to match your holiday theme.
- Perfect for All Desserts – Great for cakes, cupcakes, holiday cheeseboards, and festive drinks.
- Kid-Friendly – A fun and simple craft to make with children!
- Optional Lucky Star Topper – Add a folded paper lucky star for an extra magical touch!
Skill Level
★☆☆☆☆ (Very Easy)
Materials Needed
- 1 square sheet of paper (Recommended size: 3 inches x 3 inches (7cm x 7 cm))
- Toothpick
- Glue or tape (to attach the Christmas tree to the toothpick)
- Optional: Stickers or markers to decorate your tree
If you want to make your cake toppers taller, you could use bamboo skewers and cut them to size.
A Christmas tree cake topper made with 3 inch (7 cm) square paper and a standard toothpick will make a cake topper that is about 4 inches (11cm) x 2 inches (4.5cm).
Instructions
Making The Christmas Tree
Step 1: Start with the color you want your Christmas tree to be facing down. Arrange your paper to sit like a diamond shape.
Step 2: Fold the left point to meet the right point.
Step 3: Unfold previous step.
Step 4: Fold both the bottom left and right edges in to meet the middle crease.
Step 5: This time, fold both the top left and right edges in to meet the middle crease.
Step 6: Fold the bottom point up to meet the top point.
Step 7: Fold the same point down along the line shown.
Step 8: Fold the bottom point up so that it meets the line shown.
Step 9: Fold the left and right inner edges downward along the lines shownto meet the bottom edge.
Step 10: Unfold previous step.
Step 11: Open out the left side of the paper as shown.
Step 12: Flatten the left side of the paper inward along the existing creases.
Step 13: Repeat previous 2 steps for the right side.
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Step 14: Flip your paper over. Completed Christmas tree. Optional: You can decorate your tree with stickers or markers. You could even glue a lucky star on the top.
Making the cake topper
Step 1: Place your Christmas tree with the front facing down.
Step 2: Place a toothpick on the back of the Christmas tree as shown.
Step 3: Glue or tape the toothpick to the tree.
Step 4: Flip your tree over. Completed Christmas tree cake topper.
Tips For Success
- Choose festive colors like green, red, metallic gold, or patterned paper for a Christmas feel.
- Attach the toothpick securely with tape or glue to prevent wobbling.
- For extra dimension, slightly curl the tree edges outward for a more natural look.
- Make them in different sizes to create a mini Christmas tree forest on your cake!
Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations
- Classic Green: Traditional Christmas tree look.
- Metallic Gold or Silver: Adds a glamorous and elegant touch.
- Patterned Paper: Christmas-themed prints for a fun twist!
- Mini Star Topper: Glue a tiny origami lucky star on top for extra charm.
- Glitter Accents: Lightly brush on glue and sprinkle glitter for a festive sparkle.
- Create a Mini Forest: Make trees in different sizes and arrange them on your cake or dessert table.
FAQ
Yes, but origami paper is better since it holds folds well and creates a crisp, clean look.
A small piece of tape or a dot of glue works perfectly. If using glue, let it dry completely before handling.
Absolutely! You can fold the trees in advance and store them flat until ready to attach to toothpicks.
Fold a tiny origami lucky star from a narrow paper strip and glue it to the top of the tree for a cute finishing touch! We have an easy step by step tutorial for lucky stars that you can follow.
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Helpful Origami Tips
If you're curious to learn more about origami, you might like to look at our basic guides on how to make some common origami folds.
Start with the valley fold and mountain fold—these are the foundation of most origami models.
Once you're comfortable, you might like to try the petal fold for 3D shapes, and explore the bird base and square base for more complex designs.
The water bomb base is also great for creating inflatable or geometric models, like this inflatable origami rabbit.
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Sam says
Definiety a keeper for Christmas!