Make Toilet Paper Tube Ornaments
One project from my ebook, A Green Christmas, that I just can’t get enough of is this stylish and simple flower or star ornament.
Since it’s the season of sharing (and those of you with kids might be desperately needing a way to distract your kids with a craft project before the big day), I just can’t resist sharing this project with all of you.
All you need is an old toilet paper tube, paint, and yarn.
1. Paint around the outside of the tube. I recommend acrylic or tempera paint.
2. Once paint has dried, mark the tube at 3/4 inch intervals along the width of the tube. Cut to make three narrower rings and leftovers. Fold each ring in half to make the letter “V” like I’ve done below.
3. Wrap a piece of yarn around the center point of the Vs and secure with a knot.
4. Continue to wrap yarn at the point of the Vs until everything is secure and pleasing to your eye.
5. Cut extra string and pull open each of the loops on the star. Thread a short piece of yarn through one loop to hang on the tree. Or on a gift. Or off a doorknob.
And a special thank you to bloggers that helped spread the word about A Green Christmas: The Borrowed Abode, Victorian Cobweb, and Antiques Diva. Thank you, thank you, ladies!
Happy repurposing.
December 21st, 2009 at 3:04 pm
That is adorable!…I use to live with a girl that never recycled toilet paper roles she thought it was gross…it drove me nuts because I felt guilty and had to take them out of the garbage and recycle them…I think I should make one of these for her…
December 21st, 2009 at 5:39 pm
That’s the cutest toilet paper roll craft I’ve ever seen! Thanks for showing it!
December 22nd, 2009 at 12:46 am
A neighbor gave me a roll of Toilet paper for a Christmas gift with the following written on the card:
“Money is scarce and times are hard. So we’re giving you this instead of a card. Something to use and something to share. . . so ‘bottoms up’ just ’cause we care.”
I had to let you know about this gift. Thought you might enjoy.
~a
December 22nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Great idea!
Will use it for my senior craft class, you can even take a step further and stamp on the outside of the tube.