How to make paper christmas tree garland

You can create a homespun tree with a handmade paper garland.

Holiday crafts for kids not only teach creativity, but also demonstrate one of the truest meanings of Christmas: giving. Making and giving homemade presents allows children to express themselves, while embracing the lesson of generosity. It's easy and fun to make a handcrafted paper Christmas tree garland to give as a gift or to decorate your own home.

Things You'll Need

• Sheets of 12-by-12 inch scrapbook paper in holiday patterns
• Scissors
• Glue
• Stapler

Instructions

1. Glue 2 of the 12-by-12 inch holiday patterned scrapbook papers together.

2. Cut the paper into 1 inch strips.

3. Roll one of the scrapbook paper strips so that the ends meet and it forms a ring. Staple the two ends together.

4. Repeat step 3, but link the new ring through the first ring you made. Attach the rest of the paper strips in the same way, one through the next, to form a garland chain.

5. Embellish your trees, walls, mantles and archways with the paper garland or gently pile it into a gift bag for a unique homespun Christmas present.