Looking for a tree outline for your next craft or activity? We’ve got you covered with 9 different tree outlines in all different sizes and varieties. These simple tree templates are perfect for both kids and adults to use as a stencil or coloring page!
We have 27 different printable pages for you, and they’re all free! Use these outlines for crafts, learning activities, decorations, or any time when you might need one (or many!) tree shapes.
Keep reading for some fun ways to use these templates!
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Instructions to use these tree shapes:
- Scroll down and find the page you want.
- Click on any of the photos below, or on the text links below them. A printable PDF file will open in a new window. (NOTE: The images themselves are not printable quality.)
- Print the PDF on 8.5 inch by 11 inch, letter sized paper.
Fun things to do with these tree outlines:
- Make a craft with this tree template as the pattern or stencil.
- Decorate the trees by adding pieces of tissue paper or construction paper to them.
- Create an easy kids craft by cutting out the outline of the tree and adding glue and glitter or pom poms.
- Trace the tree branches onto construction paper and cut them out to make your own window or bulletin board decorations.
- Use the printable tree template to make fun cards or party invitations that you can decorate with markers or paint.
- Make a sewing applique or quilting pattern from one of these printable trees.
- Find the differences or match the tree templates for an easy game or learning activity.
- Use one of the tree shapes for a family tree project.
Tree Outline #1
This full and beautiful tree outline with leaves would make a great coloring page! You can also trace the tree, decorate it, or cut it out.
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Tree Outline #2
This tree outline has no leaves! Deciduous trees, like an oak or maple, lose their leaves in the fall season. You can use this tree trunk template as is, or paint on some greenery.
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Tree Outline #3
Aloha! This palm tree outline is a reminder of warm, tropical climates. Use an outline of a palm tree for a luau, and glue on brown pom poms to represent coconuts!
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Tree Template #4
This evergreen tree would make a great Christmas tree outline! Certain trees, like fir trees, spruce, or pine trees, keep their needles and stay green in the winter time! Print one of these tree templates to make a DIY Christmas ornament.
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Tree Template #5
This tree has a skinny trunk and a tall, puffy shape to it. You can paint on some apples or glue on sequins or pom poms to represent fruit!
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Tree Template #6
This tree outline is similar to the last one, but the trunk is thicker and more straight up and down. Plus the leaves form a nice circle shape! What type of craft would be best for this tree template?
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Tree Shape #7
Have fun making an art project with this tree with bare branches. It would be great for an autumn craft, where you could draw or paint on colorful fallen leaves.
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Tree Shape #8
This simple tree outline has a puffy top and a wide trunk. A tree like this would be perfect for younger kids to practice their cutting skills with scissors.
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Tree Shape #9
This tree shape is similar to the last one, but it has a shorter trunk and a tree top with fewer puffy sections of leaves. It would be fun to add little paper leaves to this tree outline!
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Here’s even more fun tree craft ideas:
Handprint Tree with Butterflies
Shaving Cream Marbled Christmas Trees
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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