Make a Magazine Christmas Tree

Did you know that your magazines can enhance Christmas Spirit? Here's a really easy way to recycle them into a beautiful Christmas tree.

Steps

  1. Gather one large magazine (100 pages or up) or two small magazines (50 pages or less) and cut the front and back covers off.
  2. If you're using 2 magazines, tape the first pages together, combining them. If not, fold the corner of the first page in to meet the center.
  3. Fold the triangle you just made in half.
  4. Fold the bottom part.
  5. And tuck it inside.You should have a triangle now.
  6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the other pages. Tape the first and last pages together.
  7. Spray paint your magazine. Glittery colors work best, but you can make it more natural looking with camouflage paint.
  8. If you want a star at the top of your tree, draw a star shape on one of the covers, cut it out, and trace and cut it again on the second cover.
  9. Tape the star shapes onto the tree and tape both tops together.
  10. Put the ribbons around the tree.
  11. Enjoy your tree!



Tips

  • You can use these as centerpieces for tables.

Warnings

  • Try not to rip the pages—but if you do, it's okay.

Things You'll Need

  • Magazines
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Ribbons
  • Spray paint in desired color

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