This pipe cleaner Christmas tree craft is a fund Christmas craft that builds fine motor skills! Made with just pipe cleaners and pony beads, you can set this activity up in just seconds. Threading the pony beads allows kids to build fine motor skills that are needed for everyday life.
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What You’ll Need For This Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree
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How To Make This Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree
1. Cut the pipe cleaners: Cut one green pipe cleaner for the center of the tree and several shorter pieces for the branches.
2. Create the tree branches: Take one short pipe cleaner and wrap it around the center pipe cleaner. Twist it once or twice to secure it in place, leaving the ends sticking out on both sides to form a branch. Repeat with the remaining pieces, spacing them down the center pipe cleaner. Make each branch slightly longer than the one above it to create a Christmas tree shape.
3. Add the beads: Thread red pony beads onto each branch. Slide the beads along the pipe cleaner, leaving a little space between them if desired.
Fun Variations For This Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree
Swap out the red beads for any color or use various colors for a colorful tree.
Add more branches on the tree if you’d like a fuller looking tree.
Use a yellow pipe cleaner to create a star at the top of the tree.
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PrintPipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Craft
Make a pipe cleaner Christmas tree with kids! An easy, budget-friendly holiday craft that builds fine motor skills with simple supplies.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Category: Christmas, DIY
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Green pipe cleaners
- Red pony beads
- Scissors
Instructions
- Cut the pipe cleaners: Cut one green pipe cleaner for the center of the tree and several shorter pieces for the branches.
- Create the tree branches: Take one short pipe cleaner and wrap it around the center pipe cleaner. Twist it once or twice to secure it in place, leaving the ends sticking out on both sides to form a branch. Repeat with the remaining pieces, spacing them down the center pipe cleaner. Make each branch slightly longer than the one above it to create a Christmas tree shape.
- Add the beads: Thread red pony beads onto each branch. Slide the beads along the pipe cleaner, leaving a little space between them if desired.
