Happy Holiday Book Page Christmas Tree Banner – this simple Christmas tree banner is made with pages from an old book and a handful of inexpensive supplies. It’s the perfect craft project to make with the kids and will add just the right handmade touch to your holiday decor.
A special thank you to Gymboree for sponsoring today’s discussion on creating Happy Holiday moments! Don’t miss the fun giveaway they’re hosting at the bottom of the post!
For me, the holiday season is closely connected with crafting. I remember making handmade ornaments with my mom as a child and I love sharing those same memories with my own kids.
Our craft projects don’t need to be elaborate or take a lot of time. No matter how simple, they’re always memorable. Being creative and spending time together is all that matters.
I know that when my kids are grown, some of my favorite holiday memories will be of the times we sat around the kitchen table crafting together.
We came up with this cute Christmas tree bunting to make together this year. We have a book page bunting for every occasion and we love them so much, it was time to make a new one!
What you’ll need to make your Christmas Tree Banner
string or twine
stapler
buttons
coordinating pattern paper
gluestick or other type of adhesive
pages from an old book
How to put you book page Christmas Tree Banner together
Cut rectangles approximately 3.5″ x 6″ in size out of pages from an old book.
Snip out a triangle shape from the bottom of your rectangles. Hint: From left to right, find the center of your rectangle then measure approximately 1 3/4 ” from the bottom to find where the top point of your triangle will be.
Cut out the number of Christmas trees that you’ll need for each piece of your bunting.
Attach trees to your bunting pieces being sure to allow enough room to fold over the top edges. Place a button in the center of each tree.
Now you’re ready to put your bunting together. Cut a length of string and attach banner pieces to string by folding top edge of banner pieces over the string and stapling.
You’re finished. Time to hang that cutie up somewhere and enjoy your new holiday decor!
#OneBigHappy Holiday Moments with Gymboree
How are you prepping as a family to celebrate your One Big Happy holiday moment(s)? Is it spending quality time with your family making One Big Happy holiday decor? Is it drinking One Big Happy hot cocoa by the fire waiting for Santa to arrive? Is it writing One Big Happy holiday cards to family and friends? Share your One BigHappy holiday moments using hashtag #OneBigHappy on Instagram!
Gymboree clothing featured in this post
We took the color inspiration for our Christmas Tree Banner from Gymboree’s gorgeous Holiday collection. They have so many great mix and match items for all ages (up to 12) perfect for church, holiday concerts or family photos!
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Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
Such a fun, easy project to make with the kids.
Jessie says
Love the banner idea!!
Emily C. says
We love decorating gingerbread houses together with some fun music in the background. Thanks!
Katie says
Our favorite family tradition is church on Christmas Eve.
Sarka says
Our favorite happy moment will be opening the Christmas presents sent by our parents/grandparents while Skype calling with them.
DeAndrea says
What a cute and simple banner, I love it! Thanks for the great idea! Happy Thanksgiving
Casandra B. says
I love your quick and simple holiday banner. I am adding that to my list to do with the kids this Christmas.
Kelly D says
Our #OneBigHappy family moment is going to see my kid’s holiday concerts at school.
Natalie F says
Our favorite tradition is going to the Old Swedish Mission Church on Christmas Eve. And getting an actual ride on a sleigh with horses from our cars to the Church. If it is snowing…it is truly magical.
Mami2jcn says
Decorating the tree makes us happy.
Natalie says
One of the best moments of the holidays is baking Christmas cookies and goodies with my mom and brother.
Leigh Anne Miller Borders says
Our favorite family tradition is going to the grandparent’s house the night before and opening gifts and eating a big dinner.
Annalise says
I love picking out gifts for my nieces and nephew. I live on the other side of the country and don’t get to see them that often. So I love spending time finding just the right thing, and then sending them with little notes about why it was for them. Also, I LOVE those book/tree decorations!
shelly peterson says
A #OneBigHappy holiday moment for us is decorating the house and tree.
Jackie H says
Cute banner…and Gymboree always has the cutest clothes!!
Marsha Wheatley says
I love this idea and I actually have an old book that I’ve been using the pages to craft with!
Lisa @ This Pilgrim Life says
One of our favorite traditions is inviting a family over to make gingerbread houses together. I love seeing the kids work on their houses and they love eating all the candy! It’s very festive chaos.
amanda sakovitz says
Mine is our yankee swap on christmas eve
Thomas Murphy says
We love Decorating the tree.