If you’ve been searching for a Christmas card idea that’s quick, pretty, and fun to make, this ribbon tree is perfect.

With just a few snips of ribbon and some simple weaving, you’ll create a unique design that your friends and family will treasure.

It’s the kind of project that looks impressive but takes only minutes, making it great for last-minute holiday crafting.

Materials Needed

• Blank cardstock (5” × 7” folded card)
• Green satin ribbon (1/4” wide, about 40” length)
• Gold star sticker or embellishment (1 piece, 1” size)
• Scissors
• Craft glue or double-sided tape
• Ruler and pencil
• Needle or small craft punch (for making holes)

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Take your cardstock and mark small dots in a triangle layout where the ribbon loops will sit, spacing them evenly from top to bottom.

Step 2: Use a needle or punch tool to make small holes at each marked spot.

Step 3: Cut the ribbon into strips of decreasing lengths (start with 5” for the bottom and shorten each by ½” as you move up).

Step 4: Thread or glue each strip into place, forming loops across the card to create the shape of a Christmas tree.

Step 5: Attach a gold star sticker at the top of the tree for the perfect finishing touch.

Step 6: Tie a small bow with leftover ribbon and glue it just under the star for extra charm.

Tip:

You can use metallic or patterned ribbons for a more festive look, or swap the green for red to create a completely different style.