A 15cm (6in) square will create a tree that is about 13cm (5.1in) tall and 9cm (3.5in) wide. The paper doesn’t have to be coloured on both sides, but as you can see in the picture, a different colour on the back gives a nice effect with the colour of the tree trunk. Plus, I’ve found it retains it’s colour a little better. The Folded Square paper has slightly higher quality feel to it than a lot of origami paper. A lot of origami paper is pretty terrible quality and the colour is painted on and comes off easily. My favourite origami paper is made by Folded Square.

I’ve used ordinary kami or origami paper for this one. Folding the Paper Christmas TreeĪny paper will do. In addition, it would make a good activity to entertain the kids for a few minutes after Christmas Dinner! Find more origami ideas for kids here. It is a simple, traditional design that’s easy for anyone to make, including children. Note: This post contains affiliate links, please see disclosure below for more information. Hopefully, you have gotten your Christmas shopping done ( Check out my Origami Christmas Gift Suggestions here)! It’s exactly seven days to go until The Big Day, so it’s probably time to post something festive – the traditional origami Christmas Tree! It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything and in the meantime, Christmas has been getting closer.

Linus Van Pelt, A Charlie Brown Christmas The Traditional Origami Paper Christmas Tree “I never thought it was such a bad little tree.

Simple origami christmas ornaments