- Start with a rectangular piece of red paper.
- Fold the paper in half lengthwise, then unfold it.
- Fold the top right corner down to meet the center crease, forming a triangle. Repeat with the top left corner.
- Fold the bottom edge up to meet the bottom of the triangles, then unfold.
- Fold the top point down to meet the bottom edge of the triangles, creating a diamond shape.
- Fold the bottom point up to meet the top point, then unfold.
- Lift the top layer of the bottom point and fold it upwards along the existing crease, tucking the side flaps inward to form a smaller diamond.
- Repeat the previous step on the other side.
- Fold the top layer of the right flap inward to the center line, then repeat with the left flap.
- Fold the top point down to meet the bottom point, then unfold.
- Lift the top layer of the bottom point and fold it upwards along the existing crease, tucking the side flaps inward to form a smaller diamond.
- Repeat the previous step on the other side.
- Fold the top layer of the right flap inward to the center line, then repeat with the left flap.
- Fold the top point down to meet the bottom point, then unfold.
- Lift the top layer of the bottom point and fold it upwards along the existing crease, tucking the side flaps inward to form a smaller diamond.
- Repeat the previous step on the other side.
- Fold the top layer of the right flap inward to the center line, then repeat with the left flap.
- Use scissors to cut a small notch at the top of the folded paper.
- Unfold the paper slightly to reveal a tree-like shape.
- Use scissors to cut a small notch at the top of the folded paper.
- Unfold the paper completely to reveal a 3D Christmas tree shape.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable origami christmas tree instructions.
