How To Draw A Christmas Tree For Kids
Every December, kids around the world love to draw their own festive Christmas Trees to spark joy and merriment! And with a few simple steps, there’s no reason little ones can’t make their own too. With these tips below, you’ll have your kid conjuring up a Christmas masterpiece in no time.
Gathering Materials
It’s important to have the right tools at the ready to make sure your gift-giving tree really shines. Grab your child’s favorite crayons, markers or colored pencils and start coloring their masterpiece. Then whip up some cotton balls or snowflake confetti to really help that tree sparkle. And to make sure all the presents under the tree gets some attention too, have some scraps of paper handy.
Getting Started
Let your kid’s creativity flow! To get started, have them draw a large triangle at the top of the page, making sure to keep the edges straight. Then, draw an upside-down ‘V’ for the trunk of the tree, so there’s a wide base to support their evergreen. If that’s all a bit tricky, try breaking it down into even simpler steps to make it more manageable. Have them first draw the upside-down ‘V’ by itself, and then the triangle on top. Then, once those two pieces are in place, they can blend the two together to form their beautiful Christmas tree.
Making the Tree Even Merrier
Now it’s time to bring the tree to life! Have your child draw some intricate branches by starting at the base of the triangle, and working their way up in a zigzag pattern. Once they’ve drawn the branches, have them add some Christmas decorations like shiny stars, ornaments and lights to make their tree twinkle. Then, to make sure the presents under the tree get the attention they deserve, draw in some simple shapes for the presents, and color them in. And of course, don’t forget to finish your masterpiece with a special dedication for Santa.
Sprinkle in some Snowflakes
At last, it’s finally time to add the finishing touches – snow! Have your child sprinkle some cotton balls or paper snowflakes around the tree. This will make the whole picture look extra festive, so make sure it doesn’t get left out. Trust us, this extra step can make all the difference in the creative process for kids.
The Final Touch-up
Your child’s creativity is almost finished! Give their masterpiece a final touch-up by going over all the colors with another layer. That way, everything looks extra vibrant and catches the eye. And finally, have your kid hang up their masterpiece somewhere special to show off their holiday artwork.
Mix Up Colors & Shapes For Added Fun
While your child is feeling comfortable with the basic Christmas tree design, add a bit of extra pizzazz by changing up the colors and shapes. Make the tree even more whimsical by swapping out different star shapes, or adding in some sparkly snowfall to the picture. Don’t forget to encourage your child to experiment with the picture and make it their own.
Putting Lights Up On the Tree
Bring the tree to life with some final touches like adding in lights! Ask your child to draw some little circles connected by a string of lights, or simply draw some straight lines across the picture to make it look like the tree is illuminated. You can also set up a mini DIY craft project by trimming some ribbon and making your own light decorations.
Including a Message for Santa
Last but definitely not least, give your little one the opportunity to make their own card for Santa. Encourage your child to write a wish list or draw a gift for Santa that they would love to get on Christmas Day. Not only is this a great way for them to be creative, but it also teaches them to be extra kind and give back too.
Polishing the Fireplace
Your kid’s work of art might feel like it’s finished, but don’t forget to have them add in the beloved yule log in the fireplace! Draw a log shape with some flames on it, and let your kid go wild with the colors. Then before you know it, your kid has created a gorgeous Christmas tree masterpiece melding art, creativity and cheer!
Finishing It Off With a Bow
Finally, give the picture a festive bow on top with some glitter or ribbons. See if your child can mimic a bow knot to add a bit of extra flair. And when that’s done, don’t forget to hang the artwork up somewhere special for the world to marvel and so Santa can see it too.
