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Sponge Stamp Christmas Tree

Triangle sponge stamps build a layered Christmas tree, with cotton swab ornaments and a sponge star on top.

🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8⏱ 25 min
Sponge Stamp Christmas Tree
Sponge Stamp Christmas Tree
Sponge Stamp Christmas Tree
Sponge Stamp Christmas Tree
Sponge Stamp Christmas Tree
Sponge Stamp Christmas Tree
Sponge Stamp Christmas Tree
Sponge Stamp Christmas Tree
Sponge Stamp Christmas Tree

How to do it

  1. 1

    Cut a triangle shape from a sponge and stamp it at the top of the paper with green paint.

  2. 2

    Stamp a slightly larger triangle just below it, overlapping a little, then keep going down to finish the tree.

  3. 3

    Stamp a small brown rectangle at the base for the trunk.

  4. 4

    Dip cotton swabs in different paint colors and dot ornaments across the tree.

  5. 5

    Stamp a yellow star on top with a star-shaped sponge.

Tips & extensions

Add details with markers once the paint dries.

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