Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree

It's a fun and eco-friendly way to add a touch of festive spirit to your home decor. Plus, it's a great way to upcycle those empty toilet paper rolls lying around! This DIY project is perfect for getting into the holiday spirit while also being kind to the environment. With some yarn, creativity, and a little bit of time, you can create a unique and charming Christmas tree that will surely brighten up your space. 

SUPPLIES

• 2 toilet paper rolls
• Green and brown paint for the tree (or a different color if your child has a preference)
• Q-Tips
• Assorted paint colors (for the lights)
• Glue gun
• Twine or string (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut each toilet paper roll in 1/2 longwise, so you have 4 equal sized pieces.

2. Leave one piece as is. Holding the pieces horizontal, cut a little off each of of the other 3 pieces, cutting a little more as you progress through the pieces. The idea is that when you lay them down, they progressively get shorter to the top of the tree.

3. Take the piece you cut off the last piece and use it for your tree stump.

4. Lay all the pieces out to form a tree. Use a hot glue gun to attach them. I had to mold them a little once the glue was dry.

5. Paint the tree green and the stem brown and allow to dry.

6. Once dry, take q-tips and paint lights on the tree with various colors of paint.

7. If you want to make this into an ornament, make a loop with a piece of string or twine and glue the ends to the back of the top of the tree forming a hook to hang it from the tree.

I did this craft with my preschooler. I did the cutting and gluing and she did the painting for her tree.