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Simple D.I.Y. craft Christmas tree decorations

By Bunnings magazine /

Close-up shot of handmade paper Christmas triangles

Overview

These cute little Christmas trees are an easy craft project to make in the run-up to the holiday season. Made from hobby wood, paint these D.I.Y. darlings in seasonal colours or choose hues to match your home decor for a modern twist, then line them up on a mantelpiece or use as cool table decorations come Christmas day lunch.

Steps

1Draw and cut out triangles

Using a ruler and pencil, measure and mark hobby wood into a pair of tall triangles and cut using a utility knife. (Our pairs are 200mm and 150mm tall.)
Hands use silver ruler to measure length of paper

2Cut channels

On one triangle, measure and mark a 1.5mm channel from the tip to halfway down. On the other, mark from the centre of the base to halfway up. Cut out channels using a utility knife.
Hands use utility knife to cut strips in paper

3Paint your mini Christmas tree

Use tape to mask off mirror image sections at the top of both triangles, then apply two coats of acrylic paint with a brush, leaving to dry after each coat. When dry, remove tape.
Hands use a paintbrush to paint paper green

4Assemble wooden trees

Slot the two triangles together to form a Christmas tree shape. Repeat this craft how-to to make more trees in varying sizes, colours and patterns, then position your decorations on a bookshelf, dining table or mantelpiece for a spot of homemade magic.
Hands build slot paper triangles into one another

5Want to find more Christmas projects for the upcoming holiday season?

Browse our Christmas D.I.Y. activities.

 

Photo Credit: Amanda Ghalaini-Yacoub, Sue Stubbs

Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.