Folded Christmas Tree

Create a Christmas tree out of half a paper circle.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut a circle out of patterned paper.
   
   Hint:
   It doesn't matter what size you choose. Bigger circles = bigger trees. I used the smallest of the Grand Circle Nestabilities dies.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Cut your circle in half.

   

3. Step 3

   Mark the center of the half circle.

   

4. Step 4

   Take corner of the half circle and fold it over to the half mark. You can fold it like that....

   

5. or let your edge overlap the diameter.

   

6. Step 5

   Press your first fold line down.

   

7. Take the edge of the corner and fold it back. Line up the straight edge with the first fold line.

   

8. Step 6

   Flip your tree over. Take the shorter edge and line it up with the longer edge on the opposite side.

   

9. 

10. Step 7

    You can leave the tree, or see if you like it better if you fold it the opposite way.

    

11. Adhere the layers down. Decorate if wanted.

    

12. Step 8

    Use a stamp or a piece of paper to create your tree trunk.

13. Step 9

    Use your tree on a project.

    

Video!

Variations

1. Fold two trees and use them side by side like Birgit did here.

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Folded Christmas Tree. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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