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Sticky wall Christmas tree

A tree made of sticky paper on the wall that your toddler decorates, takes down and decorates again.

Sticky wall Christmas tree
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 18 months to 3
Time20 minutes
Cost$3 to $6
ChristmasLow messRainy day

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Tape up the paper
    1

    Tape up the paper

    Tape the contact paper to a wall at toddler height, sticky side out.

  2. Step 2: Outline the tree
    2

    Outline the tree

    Make a big triangle with green tape on top of it.

  3. Step 3: Cut the ornaments
    3

    Cut the ornaments

    Cut paper circles bigger than your toddler's fist.

  4. Step 4: Hand them over
    4

    Hand them over

    Give your toddler a stack. Let them stick them on.

  5. Step 5: Top the tree
    5

    Top the tree

    Lift them up to put the star on top.

  6. Step 6: Redecorate
    6

    Redecorate

    Peel everything off and start again. They will.

Edie's tip

Leave it up all December. It keeps little hands busy and off the real tree.

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