This Christmas tree tissue paper suncatcher is an easy Christmas craft for kids to make at home or at school.
I love how simple it is to make and it looks so pretty hung up in the window. Yes, even in winter!
The sun streaming through gives the Christmas tree a faux stained glass look.
Looking for more projects like this? Check out our full list of tissue paper crafts for kids of all ages to create.
Tissue Paper Christmas Tree Suncatcher
Creating holiday crafts is a great way to keep the kids busy during winter break. We definitely tend to craft even this time of the year.
These Christmas tree suncatchers use a few common craft supplies and only take about 20 minutes to complete (plus drying time).
Making tissue paper suncatchers is a fun fine motor activity for preschool and kindergarten children that provides cutting and gluing practice.
Older children will also enjoy this quick craft that they can complete on their own.
It’s also the perfect craft project if you want the kids to craft with minimal mess.
If you don’t have tissue paper on hand, you can still use the Christmas tree craft template for other projects.
For example, kids can paint it, glue pom poms or sequins to or they can use it as a coloring page!
After you finish this project, check out these Christmas tree crafts for kids too for additional holiday craft ideas.
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Christmas Tree Suncatcher Craft Supplies:
- Christmas Tree template printable PDF (available using the form below)
- Tissue paper in a variety of colors
- Scissors
- Glue
- Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets (optional)
- Scotch(R) Removable Wall Mounting Tabs (optional)
More Suncatcher Crafts:
- Fall Tissue Paper Suncatchers
- Bat Suncatcher
- Turkey Suncatcher
- Easter Egg Suncatcher
- Heart Suncatcher
- Shamrock Suncatcher
How to Make a Christmas Tree Tissue Paper Suncatcher:
First you will need to download and print out our printable Christmas tree craft template. It is for your personal use at home or for your personal classroom only.
I recommend using regular printer paper for this project. The light will shine through plain printer paper easier than a heavier weight paper like cardstock.
Next you will need to cut your tissue paper into small one inch squares in a variety of colors. You can also buy pre-cut tissue paper squares for a quick and easy project.
Younger children could also rip the tissue paper into smaller pieces and older children could cut their own.
Then it is time to start gluing! Use liquid glue or glue sticks to cover the entire tree shape with tissue paper. It’s okay if the tissue paper overlaps or goes over the edges.
Set the suncatchers aside to dry.
Once the glue is dry, cut out the template.
Now you have pretty Christmas tree faux stained glass suncatchers made with tissue paper to hang in the window and enjoy!
Use self-adhesive laminating sheets for a homemade Christmas decoration you can enjoy again, year after year and these removable mounting tabs to make it super easy to display them around your home.
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- Coffee Filter Reindeer
- Clay Pot Christmas Tree Ornament
- Coffee Filter Angels
- Coffee Filter Snowflakes
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Christmas Tree Suncatcher
This quick and easy Christmas craft for kids makes a pretty tissue paper Christmas tree suncatcher you can place in your window.
Materials
- Christmas Tree template printable PDF (available using the form below)
- Tissue paper in a variety of colors
- Glue
Tools
- Scissors
- Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets (optional)
- Scotch(R) Removable Wall Mounting Tabs (optional)
Instructions
- First you will need to download and print out our printable Christmas tree craft template. It is for your personal use at home or for your personal classroom only.
- Next you will need to cut your tissue paper into small one inch squares in a variety of colors.
- Then use liquid glue or glue sticks to cover the entire tree shape with tissue paper. It’s okay if the tissue paper overlaps or goes over the edges.
- Set the suncatchers aside to dry.
- Once the glue is dry, cut out the template.
- Now it is ready to hang in a window!
Notes
The light will shine through plain printer paper easier than a heavier weight paper like cardstock.
For minimal prep, you can buy pre-cut tissue paper squares.
Laminate and use removable mounting tabs to create a decoration that will last and is easy to hang up and take down.
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