Green construction paper (or any color you like). Scissors. A marker. Clear tape. Decorations for your tree; popular choices include glitter, stickers, ribbon, colored paper, confetti, etc. Craft glue or glue dots to affix the decorations. A hot glue gun and glue stick to affix the topper (optional).
You can make a large tree by using two full-size sheets of construction paper, or you can cut one piece of paper in half.
You can use the same 3d cutting/splicing method you used to create the tree to make a 3D star or angel for the top. Hot glue works best for attaching things to the point of the tree.
Decorative paper. Use green construction paper for a traditional look, or use a patterned craft paper or gift wrap to create beautiful, modern trees. Avoid using very lightweight paper. A dinner plate, bowl or other large round object that can be used to create a circle template. Craft glue, glue dots, or a hot glue gun and glue stick. Scissors. Decorations for your trees.
Use different sizes of plates/templates to create different cones of different heights and sizes. You can create a larger circle template by using piece of string that is half the size you want your circle to be. Tie a pencil to one end of the string, and hold the other end fast in the center using tape, a pin, or a helper. Then pull the string taut, and swing the pencil around to draw a perfect circle. [2] X Research source
Be sure to hold the cone in place long enough for the glue to dry. You can also use tape, or even staples for this step, it just won’t look quite as neat.
These paper-cone Christmas trees look especially nice with the addition of a textured or 3D component, so try using buttons, sequins, beads, or craft gems to decorate your trees. You can also create a star to top the tree using metallic chenille stems (pipe cleaners), or by making a bow out of shiny ribbon. Hot glue works best to affix items to the point of the tree.
