Christmas Tree Papercraft for Your Elf

Christmas Tree papercraft template with cut and fold lines to color for your elf

Print this free Christmas Tree papercraft, color it, cut it out and fold it into a little prop for your elf. Place the tree next to the elf door and let the kids add tiny ornaments. Build time is about 10 minutes.

✂️ About This Papercraft

Christmas Tree papercraft: A Christmas tree made of two pieces that slot together, so it looks the same from every side. Size: assembled approx. 7.6 cm (3 in) wide, 11 cm (4.3 in) high.

At a Glance

Difficulty
●○○ easy
Craft time
about 10 minutes
Size
assembled approx. 7.6 cm wide, 11 cm high
Pages
1 × A4
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer
  • Heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) recommended
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Colored pencils
  • Ruler and an empty ballpoint pen for scoring (optional)

📐 Step-by-Step Instructions

🖨️ Important: print at 100% (“Actual size”), not “Fit to page”.

1
Color both trees (the back too, if you like) and cut them out.
2
Cut the slit on part A from the top to the middle, on part B from the bottom to the middle.
3
Slide part A onto part B from the top – now you have a tree that looks the same from every side.
The Lines on the Template:
━━━ solid = cut · ━ · ━ dash-dot = mountain fold, fold backward · - - - dashed = valley fold, fold forward · ▒ gray area = glue

💡 Tips & Common Mistakes

  • Color the backs too, so the tree looks great from both sides.
  • Easy build: With a little help cutting, kids from about age 5 can do it.
  • Use a glue stick on the tabs. Liquid glue soaks small paper pieces quickly.
  • Small paper pieces are not for children under 3. Craft and play only with supervision.

🎭 How the Elf Plays With It

Place the tree next to the elf door and let the kids add tiny ornaments. Dots from a marker work great. When the season ends, keep the piece in a box for next year.

📦 Matching printable set: Christmas Workshop

Goes Well With

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What do I do with the finished papercraft?
Place the tree next to the elf door and let the kids add tiny ornaments. Leave it in place as long as your elf likes it there.

How long does it take, and what age is it for?
About 10 minutes. With help cutting it works from about age 5; most kids manage it alone around age 8.

How tall is the tree?
About 11 cm (4.3 in) tall and 7.6 cm (3 in) wide when assembled, so it is taller than your elf.

Should I color before cutting?
Yes, color first and cut afterward. Small pieces are much easier to color while they are still on the sheet.

Is the download free?
Yes, every printable on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools and schools – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Tannenbaum.