Easy Fall Crafts | Tissue Paper Trees

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Easy fall crafts don’t get any cuter than these tissue paper trees! It’s a perfect, kid-friendly art project that even your littlest ones can enjoy.

Tissue Paper Tree Art | Hand print art for kids.
Late one night, and I was digging through my post drafts to find something.
I didn’t find that something – but what I found was even better.
I came across something I had written a few Falls back as a guest blogger for another blog.
Somehow, I had neglected to post this on my own blog.  Realizing that this tissue paper tree art is one of my favorite keepsakes when it comes to my little one’s art projects – I just had to share it again.
A girl holds a piece of artwork.  A tree is made with a handprint and tissue paper.
I know from experience; kids of all ages will absolutely love this handprint Fall craft for kids!
You’ll love to see their creativity and getting to spend some quality time together.  
This is the perfect little project for Halloween or Thanksgiving time.  

How to Make Your Tissue Paper Tree

Gather the supplies listed in the image below. 

I bought thin canvases from Wal-Mart, in packs of 3, for just over $1 a piece.  It makes for a sturdy piece of artwork and adds the nice texture of canvas.  Even 3 years later, this art project still looks adorable.

I also saw a pack of 12 canvases on Amazon, HERE, which would be great to have around home for special art projects.

A girl works at a table with paint, glue, and tissue paper to make a fall craft

Then I bought some fall colored tissue paper at Wal-Mart while I was there. Shades of orange, yellow and red are easy to find during the fall season.

Prepare the Supplies

I used my rotary cutter to slice the tissue paper into small pieces.  It was quick and easy, though I might need a new blade soon. 🙂
If you don’t have a rotary cutter, a good ol’ pair of scissors will work just as well. 
These colorful squares will be our fall leaves
A pile of red, orange and yellow tissue paper cut into small squares

Place a dab of paint and some Elmer’s glue onto a paper plate for your little one.

How to Make Your Tree

Tissue Paper Tree Art | Hand print art for kids.

Coat their hand and a bit of their arm with paint.  I used a brush to create a few giggles.

A child's hand is covered in brown paint for making tissue paper tree art

They will think it is loads of fun.

Tissue Paper Tree Art | Hand print art for kids.

Help your kiddos stamp their hand on the canvas and press down to get an even cover.

Tip: If you love this craft idea, but dread the mess of paint, you can draw a tree trunk for your little one or trace their handprints instead.

A child adds crumpled pieces of tissue paper to a handprint to make a tissue paper tree, an easy fall craft

Finally, let them begin decorating their Fall tree.  All it takes is a quick crumble of the tissue paper and a dip in the glue.  Great practice for fine motor skills!

A girl uses tissue paper to make some handprint tree art for a fall craft

This is a great project for all sorts of ages.  I was tempted to make my own.

A child works on making a fall tree out of paint and crumbled pieces of tissue paper

The end result is just darling!  I love her pile of leaves at the bottom.

A girl holds up a canvas featuring a handprint tree with tissue paper leaves in colors of red, orange and yellow

Hope you give this fun fall craft a try with some of the sweeties in your life!

Tissue Paper Tree Art | an Easy Fall Craft for Kids

If you are looking for other Fall crafts for kids, this DIY pumpkin stamp made from a cardboard toilet paper roll is a keeper too.

How to make a pumpkin stamp from a toilet paper roll

More Easy Crafts to Try

My daughter and I loved making these tissue paper trees!  It’s a great craft idea for the fall, and easy enough for everyone from older kids to preschoolers. Try this project at home or in a classroom.  I know your kids will love it!

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