If you’re searching for a festive project to brighten up December, this Folded Christmas Tree Card is a perfect pick. Kids can create a cheerful handmade card—one that looks wonderfully 3D but still folds flat enough to tuck into an envelope. It’s a simple way for little crafters to spread holiday joy to friends, grandparents, teachers.
A Fun, Foldable Christmas Tree Craft
The magic of this craft is in the decorating. I’ve included two sample versions, but kids can absolutely let their imaginations jingle all the way. Both trees in the examples were printed on green printer paper. One tree features a peek-inside triangle cut from Christmas wrapping paper, complete with tiny printed designs. Use your leftover scraps of construction paper to punch out circles to glue on the tree as ornaments —simple, bright, and surprisingly cute.
The second tree keeps things classic. The inside flap was left blank for a handwritten holiday message, while the outside was dressed up with shiny sequins in all shapes and sizes. Perfect for a child who loves sparkle and bling.
Best for Elementary-Age Makers
Because the tree folds along several straight lines, this craft is ideal for elementary-aged children who can manage some careful cutting and creasing.
Supplies You’ll Need
- Christmas Tree PDF
- Craft glue
- Scissors
- Sequins, markers or other decorations for ornaments
- Colored construction paper or printer paper
How to Make the Folded Christmas Tree Card
- Print the Christmas Tree PDF. You can print directly onto green paper or trace the design onto green construction paper after printing on white. A white tree glued to a green background works nicely too—think snowy winter vibes.
- Carefully cut along the dark outline of the tree. Next, fold along the four light gray straight lines. These folds are what create the 3D pop-out look.
- Time to decorate! Use sequins, punched-paper circles, stickers, or anything your small artist decides.
- Optional: Add a triangle of patterned Christmas wrapping paper to the inside for a fun surprise.
- Once all decorations are dry, glue the back of the folded tree onto a piece of folded construction paper. This turns your project into a festive greeting card ready for gifting or mailing.
If your kids enjoy this craft, they might also love creating Holiday Ornament Cards—another fun way to keep little hands busy and holiday spirits bright.
If you like this holiday craft, be sure to check out Holiday Ornament Cards for Kids to Print and Decorate.
