University of Illinois Extension

Christmas Tree Fun

A Homemade Christmas A Homemade Christmas

A collection of Christmas crafts, decorations and recipes.

Attack of the Mutant Artificial Trees Attack of the Mutant Artificial Trees

Save the world from fake trees.

Candy Tree Candy Tree

Cute decoration for place settings.

Christmas Countdown Clock Christmas Countdown Clock

How many days before Christmas.

Christmas Crafts Christmas Crafts

A myriad of Christmas crafts from Martha Stewart.

Christmas Magazine Christmas Magazine

Lots of great decorating ideas.

Christmas Tree Card Holder Christmas Tree Card Holder

Display the season's cards and photos by tucking them into this fleece-covered tree you can keep on a tabletop or hang on a wall.

Christmas Tree Gift Bag Christmas Tree Gift Bag

Want a special way to deliver a holiday present?

Christmas Tree Karaoke Christmas Tree Karaoke

Sing "O Christmas Tree" with words.

Christmas Tree Photography Christmas Tree Photography

Learn how to take a photograph of your lighted Christmas tree.

Christmas Tree Place Card Christmas Tree Place Card

Kids can help fold these tree.

Festive Paper Pines Festive Paper Pines

Kids will get a real kick out of decorating these little evergreens -- the mini bulbs come alight when you punch holes in the outer layers, revealing the colored paper sandwiched between them.

Fruit Loop Christmas Tree Fruit Loop Christmas Tree

Very easy-to-make paper tree.

Giant Paper Christmas Tree Giant Paper Christmas Tree

A classroom can do this.

Growing Tree Growing Tree

This felt Christmas tree serves as a visual record of your family's growth from year to year. After measuring in, kids can print their heights on felt ornaments and add them to the tree.

Lollipop Tree Lollipop Tree

Studded with lollipop lights, this tabletop tree is a sweet alternative to a holiday candy dish.

Make a 3-D Christmas Tree Make a 3-D Christmas Tree

Trees look great on a windowsill or mantle.

Make a Snow Tree Make a Snow Tree

Light up the night with a frosty tree wrapped in twinkling Christmas lights.

Making Simple Christmas Tree Crafts Making Simple Christmas Tree Crafts

Nothing says Christmas like a beautifully decorated tree.

Merry Christmas Tree Card Merry Christmas Tree Card

Print, color and cut out this card to send to a friend.

Merry Christmas Tree Wallpaper Merry Christmas Tree Wallpaper

Set this Christmas tree as wallpaper to dress up your computer for the holidays.

Oregon Family Christmas Trees Coloring & Storybook Oregon Family Christmas Trees Coloring & Storybook

Download this 31 page book!

Paper Christmas Tree Paper Christmas Tree

Add a festive touch to your holiday table with this tiny tree centerpiece.

Peppermint Tree Peppermint Tree

With green mint boughs and sour ball lights, this tabletop tree is a treat for kids to decorate -- and for holiday guests, who can harvest goodies from its branches.

Pipe Cleaner Tree Pipe Cleaner Tree

Spruce up a table top with this mini tree.

Potted Paper Cones Potted Paper Cones

These elegant trees are so versatile -- you can make them in a variety of sizes.

Santa's Secret Village @ Northpole.com Santa's Secret Village @ Northpole.com

Visit Santa's Secret Village.

Table Top Tree Table Top Tree

This charming greeting arrives flat but easily transforms into a festive, 3-D holiday decoration, so it's a great gift as well.

The Singing Christmas Tree The Singing Christmas Tree

Click on an ornament to hear a Christmas carol.

Tiny Holiday Tree Tiny Holiday Tree

This miniature Christmas tree is just right for decorating a child's dresser or nightstand.

Tree Cutter's Dilemma Tree Cutter's Dilemma

A tree cutter has been asked to collect all nine trees, but only by walking in four straight lines. Print out the trees and use a pencil to trace the tree cutter's route.

Trinket Tree Trinket Tree

Made from trinkets and doodads, this festive tabletop decoration makes a great conversation piece for holiday guests.

Wooden Tree Mobile Wooden Tree Mobile

"Hang" out with your kids this season while making a whimsical, twirling tree that adds holiday cheer wherever it's hung.