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Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Craft for Kids

Get into the holiday spirit with this simple and festive Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree craft! This easy project lets children create their very own mini Christmas trees using just a few materials. This activity encourages creativity and fine motor skills while adding a homemade touch to your Christmas decorations.

What You’ll Need for Your Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Craft:

  • Pipe Cleaners: Choose various sizes and colors.
  • Wooden Skewer: This will serve as the trunk of your tree.
  • Plastic cap: A small plastic cap from a bottle or container will be the tree’s base.
  • Beads or Sequins: These will be your “ornaments” for decorating the tree.

Instructions for Making Your Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Craft:

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Green pipe cleaners, a white cap, and a wooden skewer on a red background.

Before starting, make sure you have all the needed materials on hand. Choose different colors of pipe cleaners, beads, or sequins to give your Christmas tree a festive look.

Step 2: Wrap the Pipe Cleaners Around the Skewer

Begin by taking one end of a green pipe cleaner and wrapping it around the wooden skewer so it stays securely in place. Let the other end of the pipe cleaner point straight out horizontally to form the branches of your tree.

Start with shorter pipe cleaners near the top of the skewer, and gradually use longer pipe cleaners as you work your way down, tapering the shape to resemble a Christmas tree. You can layer different shades of green to add depth and texture, creating a fuller, more realistic tree effect.

Wrapping green pipe cleaners onto a wooden skewer to create a fun pip cleaner Christmas tree craft.

Step 3: Create a Hole in the Plastic Cap

A hand holding a green pipe cleaner Christmas tree craft.

Carefully create a small hole in the center of the plastic cap. The hole should be just big enough to fit the bottom of the wooden skewer securely. You can use a sharp object to create the hole or carefully drill the hole. Kids need adult supervision for this step.

Step 4: Place the Bottom of the Skewer in the Hole

Insert the bottom of the skewer into the hole in the plastic cap. This will act as the base of your tree, helping it stand upright. Make sure the skewer is snug in the cap so the tree stands securely.

Putting a green pipe cleaner Christmas tree craft into a white plastic cap.

Step 5:  Add Beads or Other Decorations

Colorful pipe cleaner Christmas tree crafts with a s snow flake and candy cane.

Now comes the fun part—decorating your Christmas tree! Add beads or sequins to the end of the pipe cleaners to create ornaments. You can also twist additional pipe cleaners to create garlands or stars for the top of the tree. Get creative and make your tree as festive as you like!

Other Fun Pipe Cleaner Craft Ideas

  • Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes: Twist pipe cleaners into intricate snowflake shapes and glue on glitter for a frosty touch.
  • Mini Pipe Cleaner Wreaths: Use green pipe cleaners to create small wreaths and decorate them with red beads as berries.
  • Pipe Cleaner Candy Canes: Twist red and white pipe cleaners together to form a classic candy cane shape.


This Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree craft is a fun and easy way to celebrate the holiday season with kids. It’s perfect for a holiday party, classroom activity, or simply an afternoon of festive crafting. Plus, your little ones will love displaying their handmade creations around the house or on the Christmas tree itself. Get creative and enjoy making these delightful decorations together!

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