Christmas Tree Drawing: Free Printable & Easy Step-by-Step
Need a christmas tree drawing to print? Download the one below for free, ready to color, trace or copy. Want to draw it yourself? Learn how to draw a Christmas tree with three bumpy layers, a trunk, a star, garlands and ornaments. Six simple steps, plus a free printable worksheet with a tracing page and a coloring page.
- Printable
- 2-page PDF: the drawing to color + all 6 steps and a colored example on one page (US Letter / A4)
- Worksheet
- 3-page PDF: all steps, a tracing page and a coloring page
- You need
- Pencil, eraser, crayons or markers
- Ages
- 5 and up
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How to Draw a Christmas Tree: step-by-step instructions
The new lines in each step are shown in red.
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Step 1
Draw a tall triangle with gently curved sides and a bumpy, scalloped bottom. This is the top of the tree.
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Step 2
Add two bigger layers underneath, each one wider than the one above, with the same bumpy bottom edge.
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Step 3
Draw a small rectangle under the tree for the trunk.
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Step 4
Put a star on the very top.
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Step 5
Draw garlands that swoop across each layer of the tree.
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Step 6
Add round ornaments with little caps. Your Christmas tree is ready for color!
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Now color it!
Color the tree green and the trunk brown. The star and the garlands are yellow. Give every ornament a different color: red, blue and purple look great together.
Free printable drawing worksheet
Print all the steps on one page, then practice on the tracing sheet and finish with the coloring page. Perfect for art class, homeschool or a rainy afternoon.
Download the worksheetTips for a better christmas tree drawing
- Make each layer a little wider than the one above it.
- Keep the star on top centered.
- Draw the garlands curving down slightly, like they are hanging.
4 ways to make your christmas tree drawing unique
- Draw presents under the tree.
- Decorate the tree with your own ornament ideas.
- Add snow on the branches.
- Draw a tree in a pot for a simple version.
Coloring your christmas tree drawing
Once your drawing is finished, go over the pencil lines with a black marker or fine-liner and erase any leftover pencil. Then grab crayons, colored pencils or markers. Start with the biggest areas first and finish with the small details. Not sure which colors to use? Look at the colored example under the last step: it also prints on the steps page of the PDF. Not in the mood to draw? Print our ready-made christmas tree drawing at the top of this page and jump straight to coloring.
Fun facts about christmas trees
- Christmas trees usually take 7 to 10 years to grow.
- Electric Christmas tree lights were first used in the 1880s.
Your christmas tree drawing is complete!
Great job! Every time you practice, your lines get smoother and your shapes more confident, so try drawing it again from memory tomorrow. Print the free worksheet to practice with the tracing page, and check out our other easy drawing guides below.
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