I’ve been saving up my paper rolls in hopes of making something with them. I decided to make these little ornaments after folding, bending, cutting and just messing around with the rolls. My little guy helped me out.
Here’s what you need:
paper rolls
craft acrylic paint
ink marker (optional)
hole puncher
strips of fabric, ribbon, yarn, twine (whatever you like)
water-based, nontoxic satin varnish (optional)
1. Fold paper roll as seen in first image.
2. Match points up and press together.
3. Repeat on other end.
4. Paint.
5. Decorate. You can paint something directly onto the roll or glue images from books, fabric, wrapping paper, etc. Use small drawings that the kids have done on paper and glue them on, or a photo would work great too. Add a little glitter or stickers. Sky’s the limit.
6. Give a light coat of satin varnish (optional).
6. Punch holes into each point and tie together with twine, ribbon, strips of fabric or yarn. Repeat on other end.
fronts
backs
7. Add another string for hanging on your tree OR use as gift packaging for a small treasure (jewelry, small toy, money). Wrap the small gift in tissue paper and stuff inside. Use a long piece of ribbon that you can tie the bottom ends together in a bow so it can easily be re-opened for a surprise inside.
8. Enjoy!
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December 9th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Those look so cute and fun – I’ll have to start saving rolls now…
December 9th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
i was in need of a great idea like this!
i have to do a project with my daughter to her kindergarten (she’s 2 years old)… thank you for sharing
December 9th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
I love these! So creative!
December 9th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Oh, they’re great! I *love* the idea of using them as gift boxes! I have a toilet paper roll project that I want to blog about (someday!), too… wow, I don’t think I can ever just throw one in the recycle bin again.
December 9th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
I always have a secret stash of empty paper towel rolls and empty cans for crafting! Great idea!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Those are so cute. I love it.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Géniale comme idée ! Merci !! je vais m’en inspirer …
December 10th, 2009 at 5:28 am
so sweet and creative. TP rolls…
December 10th, 2009 at 10:40 am
They are gorgeous – can I list them in my Homemade Christmas inspiration list?! xx
December 10th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
i always want to save my rolls but they end up in the recycle bin. This is a great idea and so much fun.
December 10th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
precious!!!
December 11th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
These are SO cool!!! Love em!
December 12th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Oh my goodness! The ornaments are way cute, what a great idea!!! Blessings on you and yours this holiday season!
December 12th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
beautiful idea !
December 15th, 2009 at 9:17 am
These are wonderful! Thank you for sharing them. Now, I’ll be saving all of my paper rolls.
December 15th, 2009 at 10:34 am
I love these! They would also make good gift holders for smaller presents.
December 16th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
your ornaments are so clever and cute! i found you from leah’s blog and your crafts are a delight!
December 17th, 2009 at 12:31 am
Oh I just did these!! They were so fun!! Thanks for the great tut!
December 21st, 2009 at 12:34 am
Those are so cute and super creative! I never would have guessed their origin. Thanks so much for this, I’ll be linking.
January 8th, 2010 at 2:44 am
lovely ideas! I also made some eco-packaging as I call it. Wanna see? Look here: http://bom-feeling.blogspot.com/search?q=eco-embalagem.
congratulations on your creativity!