Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Ornament Craft For Kids

How joyful is this DIY Christmas tree ornament made from pipe cleaners? It is easy to make and only requires a few craft supplies, making it a great art activity for at home or in the classroom.

The festive season can be hectic, so an easy craft with basic materials that looks adorable sounds pretty good, right? Please read along for the step-by-step instructions on these cheerful Christmas ornaments.

These pipe cleaner Christmas trees can be a lovely DIY Christmas gift for a loved one, and they can also be transformed into Christmas ornaments with the addition of twine or string on top.

We experimented with various color combinations of pipe cleaners: dark green, light green, silver-sparkling, and white. The white pipe cleaner Christmas tree resembles a snowy Christmas tree, making it my favorite because the colorful beads stand out nicely. You can also use mixed colors to add vibrancy to the Christmas craft and let kids personalize their tree.

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Craft supplies pipe cleaner Christmas tree ornament:

• Green or white pipe cleaners
• Little colorful beads 5-8 mm (here is an example)
• Yarn/twine
• Scissors

How to make a Christmas tree ornament from pipe cleaners

Step 1: Gather the craft supplies and decide whether to make a green Christmas tree or a white/snowy tree ornament. You can buy a pack of Christmas-colored pipe cleaners on Amazon right here. 

Step 2: To create a Christmas tree from pipe cleaners, you will need eight horizontal lines and one vertical line. The eight horizontal lines should be cut to the following sizes: 4.5  inches, 4 inches, 3.5 inches, 3 inches, 2.5 inches, 2 inches, 1.5 inches, and 1 inch. These will serve as your tree branches. After cutting the pipe cleaners, arrange them with the smallest one on top and the largest on the bottom as shown in pictures A and B.

Step 3: Take a new pipe cleaner measuring about 12 inches (30 cm). This will serve as the stem of your tree. Fold the pipe cleaner in half with the end facing downwards. Twist the pipe cleaner downwards to resemble picture C above. Ensure that you leave a small loop on top for the twine.

Step 4: Cut a 10-inch (20 CM) piece of twine and thread it through the pipe cleaner loop. Refer to pictures C and D for guidance. Make a know so you can hang your Christmas tree ornament.

Step 5: Now, connect the side branches to your Christmas tree. I recommend starting on the top. Leave 0.5 inches from the top, and take your smallest pipe cleaner. Lay the pipe cleaner on top and twist it once or twice in the middle to secure it. Repeat this process, leaving about 0.5 inches between each branch.

Step 6: Your pipe cleaner craft should already resemble a Christmas tree, but it looks a bit plain. Let’s decorate the tree with colorful beads representing Christmas ornaments or lights. We used a variation of beads with a 5-8 mm cross-section. However, with a small opening (1-2 mm), otherwise the beads might slip off the branches. See images G and H below for reference.

Step 7: Finish decorating your tree with a Christmas tree topper. We used star buttons, but you can also use sequins.

Did you enjoy making these pipe cleaner Christmas tree ornaments? Now prepare to spread extra cheer this holiday season with this dancing Christmas dog craft activity!

 

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