Handmade Christmas Tree Trim

You can get a jump start on the holiday spirit by making some nice Christmas tree trimming for your Christmas tree. Homemade Christmas trimmings not only make your tree pretty, but it will give your tree a classic, old fashioned look. Below are some easy Christmas tree trims that you can make any time of the year. Then just box them up and use them when the holiday rolls around!

Homemade Christmas Tree Trim Craft #1 - Victorian Christmas Crackers: These are beautiful crackers made from empty toilet paper rolls. You slip a little gift into each roll then wrap and decorate. Then you can place them in your Christmas tree and let the kids open them on Christmas morning! To see a photo of this Christmas tree trim and to print out the instructions on how to make this craft click here.

Homemade Christmas Tree Trim Craft #2 - Easy Beaded Ornaments: Your kids will love making some beaded ornaments to trim your Christmas tree. All you need for this project are a bunch of cheap craft beads and some pipe cleaners. Then you can add other decorations as you wish. To see a photo of this Christmas tree trim and to print out the instructions on how to make this craft click here.

Homemade Christmas Tree Trim Craft #3 - Sand Dollar Poinsettia Ornaments: You can paint sand dollars and make them look like poinsettias! Then hang them in your Christmas tree as a light weight yet beautiful trim. You can buy sand dollars at the craft store. You do not need to roam the beaches looking for them. To see a photo of this Christmas tree trim and to print out the instructions on how to make this craft click here.

Homemade Christmas Tree Trim Craft #4 - Pony Bead Garland: Your kids will love making beautiful garland for your Christmas tree by stringing pony beads (or any beads) on ribbon. If you don't have ribbon, you can always use yarn. And if you don't have many beads, you can space them out and leave the ribbon or yarn showing between the beads. To see a photo of this Christmas tree trim and to print out the instructions on how to make this craft click here.

No matter what type of Christmas trim you make, just make sure it's age appropriate for your kids. And don't be fussy! Let the kids create the trim their way. They will all turn out beautifully!

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