DIY | Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Forest
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With all the quarantining we've been doing this year the amount of toilet paper rolls that have piled up around here is too many to count...which made me think to figure out something creative to do with them. I wanted to have a hand made touch from my kiddos on display this year, so making Christmas trees out of these little things instantly came to mind.
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So in case you have piles of toilet paper or paper towel rolls rolls laying around too, here's another project to keep your little ones busy and entertained.
So in case you have piles of toilet paper or paper towel rolls rolls laying around too, here's another project to keep your little ones busy and entertained.
I shared this quick Reel on my IG last week and since then it's been shared and seen over 100K times!! I decided to give you some more step by steps here for some that might need more guidance than a 15 second video ;)
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
-empty toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls
-marker or pencil for sketching tree shapes
-craft paint of choice
-scissors
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HOW TO CREATE:
1. Take your cardboard rolls and flatten them a little so you know where to draw your tree.
*Tip: I used various toilet paper and paper towel rolls so I could get different sizes with my trees. I like the dimension and height differences it give when putting them all together in the end.
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2. Draw your tree shape on the cardboard however you want it to look. Make sure to leave a bottom for your tree to stand up with. I left the bottoms of my rolls about 1-2 cms in height.
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3. Start cutting around your lines, but be sure to have the roll still connected on some parts of the tree. This will help with the balance of the tree and for painting when the cardboard gets wet.
For example: The tips on my tree branches are still connected after I cut around the outlined tree shape.
I did try some by leaving only one side of the tree and cutting off the back but in the end, I found they didn't stand up as straight as I wanted them to.
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4. Once your shape is cut out, "fluff" out your tree a little so the bottom part is rounded again and is able to stand up. I had to pinch/fold it the opposite way it was folded before to bring it back to shape.
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5. Grab your favorite paint colors you want to paint your trees and get creative!
*Tip: Choose 3-4 of colors for your palette, mix them to make different shades, make patterns, or use the cardboard color itself for a neutral look. This will make it more appealing to your eyes when the colors are all coordinating and draw your eyes in to look at it more.
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6. When you're done set them up on your mantle, or in little vignettes around your house. I put them next to some ceramic white houses we pull out each year and I love how they contrast next to the houses. You can also use battery operated candles to put inside them to light them up. I used some copper while lights we had and intertwined them in the trees and houses and I love the simple, magical look to it all!
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And there you have it! If you decide to make some too please share with me on instagram! I'd love to see what you create!
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And now that you're in the holiday spirit, check out my Christmas collection with all new artwork, hand lettered quotes you'll love and intentional advent calendars to bring in more meaningful moments to your season.
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Here are some supplies we use to help you get started!
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Pin this photo below so you have this to refer back to later on! And if you're not already, you can follow me here on Pinterest to see all the things I'm being inspired by.
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Enjoy friends!
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25 comments
These could easily be painted with acrylic craft paint. Using them on a Christmas wreath would be cute—just don’t put them outside. Even on a covered porch, I’d be afraid the dampness would make them a bit limp.
We had an unexpected day off of school so my 9 yo twin grandsons painted these up (I did the cutting, etc) for our Christmas centerpiece. More important than the simple centerpiece, it’ll be happy memories! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
This was such a good craft to do with my kids! Because I didn’t need to buy anything extra, I really wasn’t bothered if these didn’t look how I imagined them. Instead, I mixed paints and let my two boys paint. Once they are dry, we will break out the glitter pens to add a little bit of sparkle.
Love the toilet paper Christmas Tree. I like simple craft ideas. Something that everyone can make by utilizing what you already have in your home. I had six children and I always used things on hand. Not everyone can run out and buy things. Thank you for this idea. I may add to it by place a bottom and a few candy canes inside. Looking forward to seeing more from you!
What kind of paint did you use?