Deck the Halls With Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees

Pipe cleaner Christmas trees are an easy and festive Christmas craft kids can make with minimal craft supplies. 

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Christmas is drawing near, so it’s more important than ever to start planning! Making Christmas trees out of pipe cleaners is a festive craft that both children and adults will enjoy.

Not only are they fun to make, but they also make great holiday decorations that can be displayed in your home or given as gifts. 

Plus, they’re easy to make with just a few materials, so you don’t have to spend a fortune. 

So, if you’re looking for an easy, budget-friendly way to get into the Christmas spirit, pipe cleaner Christmas trees might be just what you need. 

They not only look great, but they are also fun and engaging for all involved. Here’s how to make a pipe cleaner Christmas tree!

Ideas for Decorating Your Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree

Felt Ornaments

Felt ornaments are perfect for adding a unique touch to your pipe cleaner Christmas tree. 

You can easily cut out small shapes from felt and attach them to your tree with hot glue. This in itself would be a fun project to to with your kids!

Shiny Glitter

Glitter is a great way to add some sparkle and shine to your pipe cleaner Christmas tree. You can use a variety of colors of glitter paper to create unique designs and patterns. 

Colorful Sequins

Your tree will look fantastic with sequins added for texture and color. To make various patterns and shapes, you can glue on small sequins or bigger ones.

You can easily make a stylish tree because sequins come in a variety of colors.

Cute Ribbons

You can use tiny ribbons to create bows or shapes around the tree, or wrap it around the trunk for a more rustic look. 

Some ribbons come with adhesive backings, so you can easily affix them to your tree.

Small Bells

Bells are a great way to add a jingle and sparkle to your tree. You can hang small bells from the branches or add larger bells to the bottom of the trunk for a classic look. 

Small bells are great for kids who love to add lots of sparkle and jingle to their trees, while larger bells are perfect for a more formal look, but may be too large for the tree depending on the size.

Creative Ways to Use Them as Holiday Decorations

Tabletop Trees

If you’re looking for a distinctive centerpiece for your holiday table, a pipe cleaner Christmas tree is the way to go. You can make small trees for each table setting favor! 

You could also go for a larger one(using larger wood slices and pipe cleaners) to place on a side table. You can also decorate your tree with ornaments and garlands for a more traditional look. 

Window Decorations

Pipe cleaner Christmas trees can also be used to create unique window decorations. 

For example, you can hang your tree in a window or create a garland by stringing multiple trees together. 

Gift Toppers

Add a special touch to your holiday gifts by using pipe cleaner Christmas trees as gift toppers. Simply make a small tree, add a few decorations, and top your gifts with it. 

You can add a tag or ribbon to complete the look. For example, you can add a tag that reads “Merry Christmas” or write your gift recipient’s name on the tree.

Tree Toppers

Pipe Cleaner Christmas trees can also be used to make tree toppers. Simply add some decorations to create a unique tree topper for your holiday tree. 

This is an easy way to give your kids something to do as well!

Decorative Staircase

Wrap a tree around each banister in your house to add a cheery touch. For a distinctive appearance, you can add ornaments, bells, and other decorations.

If you have a really long staircase, you can also add multiple trees to create a longer decorating experience. This will add cheer to your stairway and make it feel like a home for visitors.

Handmade Ornaments

Wrap strong tightly around one of the top branches and create a lovely handmade Christmas ornament! 

Interesting Themes to Incorporate Into The Trees

Winter Wonderland 

A winter wonderland theme is perfect for any Christmas decoration. You can use white, silver, and blue pipe cleaners to create a wintery scene. 

To finish the look, add snowflakes, white decorations, and sparkling sequins.

Fairytale Forest

Bring a magical feel to your Christmas decorations with a fairytale forest theme. Use pink, purple, and blue pipe cleaners to create a whimsical scene. 

Then, add tiny cotton ornaments, stars, and other fairy-inspired decors to complete the look.

Nautical Theme

If you’re looking for a festive nautical theme, pipe cleaner Christmas trees are perfect. Use navy blue and white pipe cleaners to create the look of a boat or a ship. 

To complete the theme, add life preservers, anchors, and other nautically themed decorations. Additionally, a coastal or seaside home would look fantastic with this theme.

Jungle Theme

Create a wild and festive look with a jungle-themed pipe cleaner Christmas tree. Use green, brown, and yellow pipe cleaners to create the look of a jungle. 

Add jungle-inspired ornaments and decorations, such as parrots, toucans, and monkeys, to complete the look. Kids will love decorating this tree together.

Pipe Cleaner Trees – Materials:

• Green Pipe cleaners
• Small pom poms
• Glitter paper
• Wood slices
• Strong craft glue or hot glue gun

Quick and Easy Steps to Make a Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree

Step One: Form the Base and Trunk

To begin, use a small wood slice as the base. These are often found in many craft stores or online. Then, take a pipe cleaner and glue it to the base to act as the main stem. 

Then, proceed by wrapping pipe cleaners around the main stem, and twisting it to create the shape of branches to build out the tree. You can add as many as you’d like for a fuller tree. Watch our video in this post if you need help with this step! 

Step Two: Decorate the Tree

For step two, once the branches are finished, you need to create decorations for the tree. We used tiny pom poms but you can also add tiny bells or other small ornaments.

Anything that can easily hang from the tiny branches can be used as decorations as well. 

Step Three: Add the Finishing Touches

For step three, it’s all about adding the finishing touches to your pipe cleaner Christmas tree. We finished ours off with a glitter star on the top but you can add glitter pipe cleaners around the tree as “garlands.” 

But that’s really all there is to it! Now, just sit back and enjoy your jolly creation. Once you are finished, your pipe cleaner Christmas tree is ready to display for the holidays!

Takeaway

Christmas is a time to celebrate with family and friends, and a pipe cleaner Christmas tree is the perfect way to do that. 

You can customize your tree with different themes, or use classic decor to make it unique. 

Kids will love creating their own scenes and decorations, and you can be sure that your tree will look amazing when it’s finished. Plus, it’s a fun way to spend some Christmas time with the kids.

Yield: Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees

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Materials

• Green Pipe cleaners
• Small pom poms
• Glitter paper
• Wood slices
• Strong craft glue or hot glue gun

Instructions

Step One: Form the Base and Trunk

To begin, use a small wood slice as the base. These are often found in many craft stores or online. Then, take a pipe cleaner and glue it to the base to act as the main stem. 

Then, proceed by wrapping pipe cleaners around the main stem, and twisting it to create the shape of branches to build out the tree. You can add as many as you'd like for a fuller tree. Watch our video in this post if you need help with this step! 

Step Two: Decorate the Tree

For step two, once the branches are finished, you need to create decorations for the tree. We used tiny pom poms but you can also add tiny bells or other small ornaments.

Anything that can easily hang from the tiny branches can be used as decorations as well. 

Step Three: Add the Finishing Touches

For step three, it's all about adding the finishing touches to your pipe cleaner Christmas tree. We finished ours off with a glitter star on the top but you can add glitter pipe cleaners around the tree as "garlands." 

But that's really all there is to it! Now, just sit back and enjoy your jolly creation. Once you are finished, your pipe cleaner Christmas tree is ready to display for the holidays!