Christmas Tree Origami
Let’s get into the origami spirit today! We have a super fun and easy origami Christmas tree that is simply perfect for the holiday season. This is part of our Christmas origami projects.
This is such an easy project for kids of all ages, including kids in kindergarten and older kids. Younger kids in preschool can make their own origami tree with some adult help too. After you are done, you can use your paper Christmas trees to decorate your Christmas table or add it to your Christmas card.

Cute Christmas Tree Origami Step-by-Step Instructions
Origami figures are all the craze at the moment! Not only do they make beautiful decorations, but they are also a great way to relax after a long day. Especially during the Christmas season, which is a busy time for most of us.
Luckily, Christmas crafts are a fun way to keep both kids and adults occupied. Making these origami models of Christmas trees are so much fun and you only need a little bit of creativity and patience, and a sheet of square paper. You can use origami paper that you can buy in any craft store or simply use any green paper you have at hand.
We just know you’re going to have a great time making this easy Christmas tree. And before we forget – Merry Christmas!
Related: Origami Santa Craft
What I’d do differently
This craft tutorial is awesome enough as it is; I don’t think you need to change anything. However, if you want to make it even more original or festive, Christmas themed wrapping paper works great too.
In fact, you can also try using larger paper for larger Christmas trees! Glue on sequins to make it even more vibrant.

Christmas Tree Origami Craft Supplies
- Green 6 inch square origami paper
- Pair of scissors
- Optional: glue on sequins for ornaments or glitter for tinsel
Instructions to make a Christmas tree origami craft
Step 1
Fold the piece of paper in half.

Step 2
Open then fold the other way in half.


Step 3
Flip over and fold diagonally.

Step 4
Open and then fold opposing corners diagonally.


Step 5
Bring corners together, letting sides fold inward at creases to form a square.


Step 6
Squash fold to form a kite from each of the four outside corners.

Step 7
Cut off the bottom corners along the horizontal border of the kite, leaving a triangle shape.



Step 8
Make four cuts along each side of the triangle, about two-thirds of the way towards the center for each cut.


Step 9
Fold the bottom corner of the outer edge of each cut to the inner end of the top of the cuts above to form the triangular tree ‘branch’.



Step 10
Repeat for each cut.

Step 11
Now do the same for the remaining seven outside folds.

Step 12
Fan out the eight folds evenly for a cute Christmas tree that will stand upright!

Finished Christmas Tree Origami
And you’ve made it – your tree is all done! Now it’s time to customize it if you want to, or create more to make a forest. So beautiful!

Christmas Tree Origami

Make your own Christmas tree origami in 12 steps!
Materials
- Green 6 inch square origami paper
- Pair of scissors
- Optional: glue on sequins for ornaments or glitter for tinsel
Instructions
- Fold piece of paper in half.
- Open then fold the other way in half.
- Flip over and fold diagonally.
- Fold opposing corners diagonally.
- Bring corners together, letting sides fold inward at creases to form a square.
- Squash fold to form a kite from each of the four outside corners
- Cut off the bottom corners along the horizontal border of the kite, leaving a triangle shape.
- Make four cuts along each side of the triangle, about two-thirds of the way towards the center for each cut.
- Fold the bottom corner of the outer edge of each cut to the inner end of the top of the cuts above to form the triangular tree ‘branch’.
- Repeat for each cut.
- Now do the same for the remaining seven outside folds.
- Fan out the eight folds evenly for a cute Christmas tree that will stand upright!
Notes
Christmas themed wrapping paper works great too.
Try using larger paper for larger Christmas trees!
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What did you think of this Christmas tree origami? Did you enjoy it? Let us know in the comments!