This charming origami pine puffy tree (video tutorial below) is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday paper folding! With its dimensional design and elegant silhouette, it brings instant festive cheer to any space. Top it with a colorful star and watch it transform your tabletop into a winter wonderland.
Best of all, this tree is made from just one piece of paper—no tedious module folding required like other origami trees!
The beauty of this design is its versatility! Pair your tree with an adorable origami Saint Nicholas (Leyla Torres) for a classic holiday scene, or nestle it beside a cozy origami house (Román Díaz) to create an entire miniature village.
The patterned paper options are endless, from traditional stripes and dots to modern geometric prints and festive motifs that make each creation uniquely yours. Want to add an optional trunk? It’s easy to include and gives your tree an extra touch of realism!
Member bonus: Our Origamigos membership includes access to a special video showing how to make a bottom box that transforms the origami house into a delightful gift box lid! It’s the perfect way to package small treasures while adding handmade charm to your holiday gifting.
Whether you’re decorating your desk, creating place settings for a holiday dinner, or making thoughtful gifts for friends, these delightful paper projects fold up quickly and pack a big visual punch. Enjoy the video and fold with joy!
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Tips and suggestions for making the Puffy Pine Tree
- Any thin, crisp paper is ideal for these trees (Shown in the video
- Use a piece of paper that’s at least 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm.) When you make this model for the first time.
- The finished tree shows only one side of the paper.
- Make a traditional Lucky Star as a tree topper to turn the Puffy Pine into a Christmas tree. Lucky Star video tutorial HERE.