Grab these FREE and easy-to-use Christmas tree outlines inspired by famous artists and simple art techniques! Create festive Christmas crafts that can also double as Christmas tree templates for all your holiday crafting needs! These simple to-do Christmas art projects are also perfect for making homemade Christmas cards or turning them into Christmas ornaments for the tree!
FREE CHRISTMAS TREE OUTLINES FOR KIDS
GRAB THIS FREE OUTLINE OF A CHRISTMAS TREE!
Do you need a Christmas tree outline? Sometimes you just need a template to get started with the basic shape, or you’re looking for a simple Christmas craft project. These Christmas tree outlines are quick, simple, and printer-friendly. PLUS, we’ve created a quick art project to go along with each tree outline.
HOW TO USE THE CHRISTMAS TREE OUTLINE
Watch the video below for a quick overview of the projects we picked to do with our Christmas tree outlines. While the techniques are simple, the projects are easily adapted for many age levels and include fun process art techniques that even adults can enjoy!
The possibilities are endless! Need even more Christmas art projects, find them here.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- Christmas Tree Outlines plus written and photo instructions!
- Art Supplies
- Gluestick and Scissors
- Extra paper, ribbon, or blank cards (see tips below)
STEP 1: Download and print the Christmas tree outlines. You can print it out and use it as is on copy paper, or you can cut out the tree and trace it onto heavier-weight paper or posterboard! Make sure to watch the video above!
Grab the FREE Christmas Outlines Pack with templates!
CHRISTMAS TREE CUTOUT ACTIVITIES
Make sure to grab the free printable pack to try these four Christmas art projects, or use the ideas as a starting point for your own take on this Christmas craft. You can easily use these Christmas tree printouts to make homemade Christmas cards.
PROJECT #1: Paint Splatter Tree Outline
STEP 1: Print and cut out the center of the tree.
STEP 2: Using acrylic paint, use the drizzle and splatter technique to design your tree.
STEP 3: Lift your stencil and remove it before the paint dries.
Learn more about this technique with Jackson Pollock and make a snowflake too!
PROJECT #2: Water Color Tree Outline
STEP 1: Print template.
STEP 2: Use cotton swabs and watercolors to design your perfect Christmas trees!
Alternate idea: Outline the tree in white school glue, sprinkle it with salt, and allow it to dry. You can also do this with circles for ornaments on the tree. Use your watercolors to color the salt. See how salt painting works here.
PROJECT #3: Cotton Ball Painted Tree Outline
STEP 1: Print template.
STEP 2: Cut out your tree outline and place it onto card stock.
STEP 3: Using cotton balls and acrylic paint, dab the cotton around the edges of your tree, creating a stippling effect. Remove stencil.
STEP 4: Use watercolor to splatter lights onto your tree.
PROJECT #4: Stamped Christmas Tree Outline Art
STEP 1: Print template.
STEP 2: Cut out trees and use them as a template to cut out card stock.
STEP 3: Cover each tree with acrylic paint and then stamp them onto card stock.
STEP 4: Splatter white paint to create a snowy effect
CHRISTMAS CLASSROOM DOOR DECORATING IDEA
Decorate a door or bulletin board with a field of Kandinsky-inspired trees with this FREE Christmas tree cutout and ornament template.
Teacher Tip: Students can make a variety of these trees for fantastic Christmas classroom door decorations for the classroom or meeting space! Want to add a background? Use sheets of blue paper or posterboard (or paint paper blue) and use the classic Pollock splatter method with white paint to set a snowy backdrop. Or have each student individually make a backdrop in a favorite artistic style and add their tree. Attach each individual page to your classroom door!
MORE CHRISTMAS TREE OUTLINE TEMPLATES
All of the Christmas art projects and craft ideas come with a free printable Christmas tree cutout, outline, or template that can be used for a variety of projects.
Printable Winter Holiday Art Projects Pack
Celebrate the Winter season with themed art!
Everything you need is included in our Winter Art Pack. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Winter.
Includes: Snowflakes, Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, and Valentine’s Day
Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
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