Transform old magazines into glittered table-top Holiday Christmas Trees with this easy and kid-friendly step-by-step process.
Tools and Materials
Old magazines of any size
Gold, silver, or clear spray paint
Glitter in desired colors
Bone folder (optional)
Old magazines of any size
Gold, silver, or clear spray paint
Glitter in desired colors
Bone folder (optional)
Holiday Magazine Christmas Trees How-To
1. Open magazine and bend to break spine.
1. Open magazine and bend to break spine.
2. Fold individual page from top right corner to inside seam. Fold same page from bottom right edge to gutter.
3. Fold bottom triangle of each additional magazine page up, making the bottom of the tree flat. Then, fold top of all pages down to form tree shape.
4. Spray-paint folded tree desired color. Immediately sprinkle glitter over wet paint. Let dry.
Tip: Use a bone folder to smooth paper edges if desired.
Tip: Use a bone folder to smooth paper edges if desired.
Resources
Spray-paint is available from most crafts and hardware stores. Glitter is available on shop.marthastewart.com
Spray-paint is available from most crafts and hardware stores. Glitter is available on shop.marthastewart.com
Article Courtesy of the Martha Stewart Show
Holiday Christmas Tree Decorating - Charlotte NC