Add a festive touch to your holiday crafts with these easy 2D origami Christmas trees!
Perfect for gift tags, greeting cards, garlands, and decorations, this simple paper craft is quick to make and completely beginner-friendly.
Customize them with different colors, patterns, and embellishments for a unique holiday look!
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Nothing says Christmas quite like a beautifully decorated tree!
If you're looking for a quick, fun, and beginner-friendly holiday craft, this easy 2D origami Christmas tree is perfect.
Made from just one sheet of paper, this simple yet stylish tree can be used in countless ways—decorate Christmas cards, make festive gift tags, create garlands, or even use them as table décor!
Because this design is flat, it’s incredibly versatile and can be customized with different colors, patterns, and embellishments.
Add some stickers, glitter, or tiny paper stars to make each tree unique. You can also use them as Christmas ornaments by simply punching a hole at the top and threading a ribbon through.
These trees are also a great last-minute craft for kids and adults alike—you only need a few minutes to fold them, and they look fantastic when made in different sizes.
Whether you're crafting with little ones or looking for a DIY way to add a handmade touch to your holiday decorations, this 2D origami Christmas tree is a must-try!
Other easy Christmas paper crafts that will go great with these 2D Christmas trees include this easy to make Christmas tree napkins fold, easy paper Santa, paper reindeer, and lucky stars!
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Super easy & quick – Takes just a few minutes to fold.
- Perfect for holiday décor – Use them for garlands, cards, or festive displays.
- Great for kids & beginners – No complicated folds required.
- Customizable – Decorate them with stickers, markers, or glitter.
- Flat design makes them versatile – Perfect for scrapbooking, gift wrapping, or hanging as ornaments.
Skill Level
★☆☆☆☆ (Very Easy)
Materials Needed
1 square sheet of paper (origami paper, construction paper, or any festive paper)
Optional: Stickers, glitter, markers, or hole punch & ribbon (for decorating)
Instructions
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.
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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.
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.
Tips For Success
- Make a set of trees in different sizes – They look amazing when layered on greeting cards or garlands.
- Add decorations after folding – Stickers, stars, or tiny dots of white for "snow" make a festive touch!
- You can make these Christmas trees stand by using the little flap at the back. You might like to weight it down with a little chocolate and place it on your table setting.
Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations
- Classic Green Trees – Use different shades of green for a natural forest effect.
- Red & Gold – Perfect for a traditional Christmas color scheme.
- White & Silver – Looks elegant and works well for winter-themed décor.
- Patterned Paper Trees – Use holiday-themed scrapbook paper for a festive touch.
- Mini Tree Cards – Glue them onto folded cardstock for handmade holiday greeting cards!
FAQ
Yes! They are super simple and a great holiday craft for children.
Just punch a hole at the top and thread a ribbon through to hang on your tree.
You can string them into a garland, glue them onto gift wrap, use them for cards, or display them on tables!
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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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