toilet paper roll christmas trees by coley kuyper art

DIY | Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Forest

This original blog post was created in 2020, when I first came up with this fun TP roll Christmas tree craft. Since then, every year it's been a viral Christmas craft hit! So I've updated this post to answer the most asked questions I get around making it and also put together a free guide to have on hand whenever you want to create it-- saving you time scouring the internet for this tutorial again!

Original post from 2020:

"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.

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 on how to make it and since then it's been shared and seen over 100K times!! So here's how to make it..."

If you’ve got a pile of empty toilet paper rolls sitting around (or is it just my kids that hoard these for crafts?!)-- then you’ve already got the makings of the cutest little Christmas crafting project. These DIY toilet paper roll Christmas trees are one of those crafts that are simple, budget-friendly, so fun for kids (and adults), and still end up looking really cute and magical.

Around our house, this project started as a way to use up all the extra cardboard rolls my kids had gathered up, but now it’s become a Christmas tradition. The kids each make their own, we set them on the mantle, add some twinkle lights, and suddenly our living room feels cozy and festive in the easiest way!

How to Make Them:

Here’s the quick version: paint your tree a favorite color, flatten the roll when its dry, sketch a tree shape, cut it out, fluff it back into shape! That’s really it. Simple enough that even little hands can help.

To make this project even easier for you I put together a free step-by-step guide below so you can download and have it on hand whenever you have the urge to pull out this craft again and again.

Why You’ll Want The Guide:

Instead of bookmarking this post or scrolling Pinterest every year trying to find it again, you can keep the guide on hand—printed or saved on your computer—for whenever you need it. Inside, I’ve pulled together:

A full photo tutorial that shows you each step (no guessing).
A complete supply list with links to grab what you don’t already have.
A page of paint color inspiration so your trees look pulled-together and beautiful. (I get asked about paint colors a lot so this makes it super easy!)
I also added printable sheet of little stars and embellishments to cut out and make your trees extra festive.

And I've made it really pretty too ☺️

Basically-- it's everything you need, all in one place, so you can spend less time searching and more time creating! Just pop in your email here and I'll send it straight to your inbox now!

Grab the FREE STEP BY STEP GUIDE here:

Final Steps:

Once you’ve got your trees finished, you can really make them part of your holiday home—line them on a shelf, mix them with those little Christmassy ceramic houses, or tuck fairy lights around them for that cozy glow. I love that each kid’s version has its own personality and together they make the cutest whimsical forest.

So go ahead, pull out a few rolls, download the guide, and start creating your own Christmas tree tradition.

Trust me, you’ll be glad you have it saved for years to come.

And don’t forget to pin the photo below so you know where to find me!

Enjoy friends!

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GRAB THE FREE STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO MAKE THIS CRAFT. ENTER YOUR EMAIL HERE AND I'LL SEND IT TO YOU NOW!

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25 comments

You can paint then inside and out easier to do before you cut it. Also, use a paper hole punch to cut out holes for a battery tealight to shine through. Adding white sparkly glitter or some puffs of cotton on the branches would also look great!

I am making these for a Christmas table setting a fill them with Chocolates in small bags

I have been saving our toilet paper rolls too and wondering what could be done with them… between your creative idea and all of these suggestions I now have the answer I’ve been waiting for. thank you All so much. <3

You can try this idea using paper towel rolls cutting them to various heights to get the forest look. 😊

Dianne McFerren, je retiens votre idée de peindre l’intérieur du rouleau afin que la finition soit plus belle. J’ai déjà plein d’idées dans la tête… merci