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Fork print Christmas tree

Green fork prints stacked in a triangle that look like a fluffy tree, plus stickers for ornaments.

Fork print Christmas tree
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time15 minutes plus drying
Cost$1 to $4
ChristmasDollar store

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Hand stickers over 1 at a time and watch for any going in the mouth.

  1. Step 1: Draw a guide
    1

    Draw a guide

    Lightly draw a big triangle on the cardstock with pencil.

  2. Step 2: Spread the paint
    2

    Spread the paint

    Spread green paint thin on the plate.

  3. Step 3: Press the fork
    3

    Press the fork

    Show your toddler how to press the back of the fork in paint, then on the paper.

  4. Step 4: Fill the triangle
    4

    Fill the triangle

    Let them stamp until it's mostly green.

  5. Step 5: Add ornaments
    5

    Add ornaments

    Once it's dry, hand over the stickers 1 at a time.

  6. Step 6: Add a trunk
    6

    Add a trunk

    Draw a brown trunk at the bottom.

Edie's tip

Peel the sticker sheet's empty border off first. The stickers pop up so little fingers can grab them.

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