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 youtube video to have on hand whenever you want to create it--making it easy to follow along!

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 youtube video on how to make these so it's easy to follow along.

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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A little more about me...

Hi, I'm Coley! I'm an artist, a maker, and someone who believes the most beautiful homes aren't always the most perfectly put together ones. They're the ones filled with creativity, personality, and memories made along the way.

And since you found your way here through a Christmas craft, I have a feeling we might have a few things in common...

Maybe you're like me and love finding little ways to make ordinary days feel special. The kitchen table covered in craft supplies, handmade decorations that come out year after year, and those little moments at home that our kids will remember long after they've grown.

That's really the heart behind everything I create at Coley Kuyper Art.

These days, I spend much of my time creating hand-painted wallpaper and art for creative homes to be remembered. Because I believe our homes can be so much more than beautifully decorated spaces. They can be places that inspire us to create, invite us to slow down, and become the backdrop to a lifetime of memories.

And whether it's a handmade toilet paper roll Christmas tree sitting on your shelf or a wall covered in whimsical hand painted florals, I think it's those personal, creative touches that make a house feel like your home.

I'm so glad you found your way here, and I'd love for you to stick around!

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26 comments

So cute!

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!