Easy Pom-Pom Christmas Tree Craft

How to create a colorful pom pom tree…

Make a colorful pom-pom Christmas tree with a foam cone, assorted pom-poms, and hot glue. This easy Christmas craft uses a foam tree form about 8 inches tall, though you can choose a different size. Glue the pom-poms on from the bottom up, mixing 2–3 sizes and colors to cover the foam. Finish with a larger pom-pom or another topper if you like.

I’m no expert when it comes to pom poms. At least the rah-rah kind, that is. Although I would have LOVED to be the cool, popular, cheerleader type…

And this project is so simple it’s almost embarrassing to even call it a project. Just to give a frame of reference. On a 0-10 scale of “crafting difficulty”, I’d describe building a gingerbread house with your kids as somewhere around a 27.

Watch the one-minute video below, then follow the step-by-step instructions to make your own

As far as supplies go, here’s what you’ll need to make your own little pom pom Christmas tree…

How to make a pom pom tree Christmas craft

Guys, this project is so easy, I’m including these steps so that it actually looks like a real attempt at a DIY project.

1. Warm-up your glue gun. 

Set out your supplies and warm up the glue gun. Keep the hot glue away from hands and work on a surface that can handle crafting.

2. Glue pom poms onto the foam crafting cone (base).

Start at the bottom of the foam tree form. Place the pom-poms low enough to cover the base, but not so low that they stop the tree from standing evenly. Add glue to each pom-pom and press it onto the cone. Make sure you place them low enough so that you won’t be seeing styrofoam peeking out underneath them. I used a super small foam tree form for this project. It’s only about 8″ tall, but you can choose any sized tree you like.

The small ones you can often even find at the Dollar Store, or similar spot. You can get larger ones from the craft stores, but I think the prices on Amazon are often better.

Pin

3. Pom pom tree assembly tips…Fill in the tree with different sizes and colors.

Glue your poms on in a RANDOM way in terms of placement of colors, and even size of the poms. Continue adding pom-poms, mixing the colors and sizes as you go. I used pom-poms in 2–3 sizes and placed them in a random pattern. Fit them close enough to cover the foam, but don’t press them so tightly that they look squashed.

4. Add a topper, if you like.

I used a larger pom-pom as the tree topper. Maybe you could also make a felt star ? Use a little ornament…it’s really up to you. Choose a topper that suits your tree. We decided to use a larger pom pom as a tree topper, but you could do so many other things here.

I hope that this cute little Christmas craft brings a little bit more color and fun into your home this holiday season!

Build a Full Winter Tree

Pom-poms are just the beginning. Build a full winter look with our snowy Christmas tree tutorial, or try a budget-friendly twist with a plastic spoon Christmas tree craft.

For another colorful cone-based project, try our crepe paper Christmas tree craft.

After my daughter and I made a super fun pom pom pumpkin this fall, we decided that we needed a pom pom tree this Christmas, as well.

FAQ

Pin this post for later! And if you make one, leave a comment (or better yet, a photo) on the pin! That helps others know whether they want to try this project, too!