a. Squeeze some all-purpose-adhesive to the styrofoam cone, starting for the bottom and move upwards, part by part. If you soaked the foam, do not water your succulent tree. If you used dry foam you will want to occasionally water the tree (I like using a syringe to water succulents). This is the bare Christmas tree before embellishment. Depend on how you want to embellish it, I made 4 different designs here for you reference.

Worsted is the most popular yarn weight for many crochet decor projects. It’s easy to work with (not too fine nor too bulky), holds up well over time, is affordable, and offers plenty of colors and fiber options. Some of my favorite yarns for crocheted Christmas trees include Red Heart Super Saverand Bernat Super Value Yarn. b. Wrap the cone with yarn or twine close enough to hide away the styrofoam surface. I used white linen yarn for this tutorial. Insert a short length yarn through the mini pom pom and tie to make the hanging string for the Christmas tree. Be sure to praise your kids for their Christmas creations. Even if it's not a work of art, you can always congratulate them for trying so hard! The gallery above shows exactly what you'll need for each idea, but in general, the following supplies are all handy for crafting your Christmas masterpieces:But the list includes practical suggestions, too, such as ideas for table settings and gift tags, as well as Christmas tree decorations. Getting the kids to help out with these might save you a job, and at the very least, they'll be delighted to be such an important part of the festive prep. How much does it cost to do Christmas crafts with the kids? We also added a bit more fresh spinach to the bottom of the plate for more decoration. It turned out perfect! Way better than I ever imagined it would! The styrofoam cones I found at Michael’s craft store. I’m certain you will be able to find them at any of your local craft stores to be honest. Just look in the styrofoam section where they keep all of the flower assembling supplies near the frames. This year, why not hang some of your kids' Christmas creations in the window as fun decorations? Decorating the neighbourhood is a fun way to brighten things up and help everyone enjoy their winter walks. Top tips for crafting with kids

You’ll need to decide how you’d like to display your tree. Because you are using wet floral foam, you don’t want the moisture from the foam ruining your furniture. I used a white platter with a layer of moss to display mine, but you can place your tree in a planter or plant saucer, or anything you’d like. Caring For A Succulent Christmas Tree I actually bought way more ingredients than I needed. This is why you see a lot more food in the photos. You can place the food closer together and use less spinach if you really want to load your tree with a lot of ingredients. This can get expensive too so adding the spinach really does help to lower the amount of ingredients which lowers the cost. The amount of food on your tree will depend on how many people you have at your party too. How to assemble the Charcuterie Tree: When reaching the tip of the cone, cut the yarn away and hide the end on the tip with a small dot of glue. I decided to use a 12″ cone and place this mini tree collar around the bottom. Because the tree collar covers the bottom 3 or so inches, it was as if I used a 9″ cone when it came to the number of succulent cuttings that I needed. In this list, you’ll find patterns that you can hang on your (real) Christmas tree, string across your mantle, stand up on an end table, use to top a bottle of wine, or attach to your wrapped gifts. There’s a variety of sizes and shapes included. Most of these crochet Christmas tree patterns are great for beginners, so don’t feel intimidated if you’re just starting out!If you look closely, you can tell that I used 3 different colors of green glitter. I like the contrast it adds to my sparkly styrofoam holiday forest:) I added Christmas fairy lights, some festive fabric, and displayed the trees in foam. There are so many ways you can style this craft to decorate your home!

I was careful to try and place different colors of food next to different colors to help it balance out the design. You will also want to keep this in mind when you are choosing the ingredients for your tree too. Notice the small tree we made as a lot of green from the spinach and the grapes. Then we added blueberries for a pop of color! You could have one savory charcuterie tree and one sweet charcuterie tree too! In the gallery above, you'll find loads of different ways for your kids to craft their own Christmas tree pictures or models, from simple handprint paintings to more elaborate creations involving wool, playdough or buttons. This Christmas Tree Craft is easy, inexpensive, and each tree comes out looking completely unique. They look so amazing and impressive, and are perfect for holiday decorating. The glitter shimmers in both the sunlight and nearby Christmas lights (or tiny fairy lights as I use in the photos). Fill a sink with water and place the cone in the water. Don’t push it down, just let it sink and soak in the water on its own. It will be heavy and pretty waterlogged when you remove it.

The number one rule is to always put down plenty of newspaper or plastic sheeting before you start. A cheap tarpaulin or shower curtain can be a great option. It's surprising how far paint can go when kids are involved, so be sure to protect a wide area of floor. Keep kitchen roll or baby wipes close at hand for any emergency clear-ups. Most of the ideas work best as simple ornaments that you can place around the house. Kids will love giving handmade Christmas ornaments as a gift, too! I needed a distraction from the events going on in the country right now so I decided to decorate for the holidays early. Starting with a darling succulent Christmas tree centerpiece! This compact tree adds a nice pop of color to the table. It would be cute in an apartment, too!

To get started, you will need ultra fine glitter. Getting ultra fine glitter is what makes all the difference with this craft. The trees get a smoother sparkle appearance compared to chunkier glitter. Bonus, I find extra fine glitter easier to wipe up:) For every piece of produce you put on the tree you will place a piece of fresh spinach under it. This is what gives it a real tree look and it hides the color of the cone too. Be sure to tear off the stems of the spinach before applying it to the charcuterie tree. Our clever crafting ideas include suggestions for all ages and abilities, from super-simple potato prints that are great for toddlers, right up to an entire nativity scene that can keep older kids occupied for hours. Crochet Christmas trees are a cheery and fun way to decorate your home for the Christmas season. You can finish most of these patterns in an afternoon, and many are also excellent for using up scrap yarn. Hang them on your tree, sprinkle them on shelves, or give them as gifts! Enjoy these 25 free crochet Christmas tree patterns! Christmas Tree Crochet Patterns Place the foam on a small plate (I put mine on a small plastic lid—you can’t see it because of the tree collar) to catch water while you work on your succulent tree. You can also put it on whatever base you plan on displaying the tree on. I transferred my tree to a platter when I was finished.Crochet Christmas tree patterns are so versatile and leave lots of room for creativity. Add lights or snow, adjust the height, add a base… the possibilities are endless. Christmas is the perfect time to encourage your child's creative side. Homemade decorations will give your festive preparations a personal touch, and can be a lovely keepsake to pass down the generations. After the glue is applied, it’s time to add the glitter. Now, I know some people are afraid of crafting with glitter, but I love it and I have NO shame admitting that glittery sparkly crafts always put a smile on my face. The MOST IMPORTANT THING TO DO when working with glitter is to prepare your workspace first. Have paper plates ready for each different color, spread the supplies out before getting started, open the glitter container tops before starting, and move slowly. Rushing over an unprepared workspace with glitter is where messes can happen. Crochet Christmas trees also make excellent gifts during the holidays. Or, you can make up a bunch of them ahead of time and sell them online or locally. There are so many fun patterns to choose from, so giving or selling them is a perfect excuse to try them all (okay, maybe not ALL…)! More Christmas Crochet Patterns Always supervise toddlers and younger kids while they're crafting. Small items like buttons and baubles can easily find their way into a child's mouth, so keep a careful eye on them to reduce the risk of choking.