Doodlebug Design Inc Blog: OH WHAT FUN FESTIVE CHRISTMAS TREE

Saturday, December 20, 2025

OH WHAT FUN FESTIVE CHRISTMAS TREE | with Tarrah

Looking for a festive and colorful holiday craft to decorate your home with? This cute Christmas Tree project is the perfect way to add a pop of cheer to your seasonal décor! Using the vibrant and gorgeous Oh What Fun collection, I created a whimsical tree that’s full of bright colors, personality and charm.

Step by step Instructions:

Prepare Your Base

Start with a foam cone shape as your tree base. This will give your project structure and make layering easy.

Create Colorful Layers

Punch or cut scalloped strips from the patterned papers in the 6' x 8' paper pad in the Oh What Fun collection. These bright, playful designs are perfect for creating a rainbow effect!
Begin at the bottom of the cone and work your way up, overlapping each layer slightly for a full, textured look. I used 2 different size and shaped scalloped border punches to create mine and I adhered the paper strips to the cone using a mix of double sided tape and wet glue.

Add Festive Details

Once your tree is covered in scalloped layers, decorate with die-cut ornaments, stickers, and sprinkles from the collection. Mix and match shapes and colors for a fun, eclectic vibe. I used pieces from the Bits and Pieces, Odds and Ends, Chit Chat pack, Doodle-pops and the This and That sticker sheet. I used foam tape on some of the embellishments to help make them pop off the tree!

Top It Off
Finish your tree with a star or a standout embellishment at the top. A glittery star sticker or a layered paper star works beautifully! I used 2 of the transparent star pieces from the Odds and Ends pack and layered a star sticker over the top.

Personalize It

Add a sentiment like “Merry Christmas” around the base using the collection’s word stickers or cut-apart pieces. This adds a sweet finishing touch. I chose the red and white Merry Christmas banner from the Chit Chat pack.

Gift puffy stickers were placed at the bottom of the tree and once I was happy with how the tree looked, I added some glitter glue (Kindyglitz) to the edges of the scallop paper pieces for a touch of sparkle!

This foam Christmas tree was not only easy to make but also a great way to showcase the playful patterns and colors of the gorgeous Oh What Fun collection. It’s perfect for:

Holiday table centrepieces
Mantel or home décor
A handmade gift for someone special

Thank you so much for stopping by the Doodlebug blog today and for your support all year! I wish you and your family a safe, healthy and Merry Christmas. Happy crafting!