This Christmas tree toilet paper roll craft is a fun and frugal activity for kids that’s perfect for the holidays.
With just a few simple supplies, this cute 3D craft can be customized and used in a variety of ways. It’s fantastic for Christmas fun, especially for holiday decor and hands-on activities. Over the years, I’ve used versions of this craft with my boys – and it’s always so much fun!
Get my tips for doing this creative activity with your children and ideas for using for a bunch of holiday fun!
Frugal Way to Boost Holiday Fun with Kids
Want to make this Christmas extra special for your children but don’t have a lot of money to spend? Or maybe you need a creative activity for a holiday party or community event? Perhaps you’re looking for an engaging option for screen-free fun?
Well, this adorable Christmas tree toilet paper roll craft is awesome for all of those things and many more!
I get SO excited about the Christmas season. I love to plan, decorate, bake cookies, and make crafts to get into the holiday spirit. And all five of my boys are just like me!
I know they picked up on my feelings of enthusiasm about the festive season from very young ages. We would have so many merry moments together working on projects, games, and reading books.
Now that my boys are older, I am so appreciative of those experiences. All of us get a kick out of going through DIY decorations and crafts from those times. One of our favorite DIY projects was this Christmas tree toilet paper roll craft. It’s simple, affordable, and so easy to customize!
Suggested Supplies for This Toilet Paper Roll Craft
This easy Christmas craft calls for only a few materials. Start a stash of empty toilet paper rolls now so you’ll have plenty to use for making extra TP roll trees!
If you would prefer to stay away from paint (I totally get it!), I highly recommend using tempera paint sticks, like Kwik Stix.
Have these supplies prepared so you’ll be all set for craft fun with kids:
- Toilet Paper Rolls
- Paint (or tempera paint sticks)
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Optional: Stickers, pom poms, washi tape, glitter, glitter glue
How to Make This Christmas Tree Toilet Paper Roll Craft
01
Prepare toilet paper rolls
Squash the toilet paper rolls flat.
Draw a Christmas tree shape, leaving a flat base at the bottom.
02
Cut out trees
Cut out the tree shape, cutting through both sides.
03
Paint trees
Paint the tree section green. Or paint it a different color if you’d like it to have a unique look!
04
Add decorations
Using a small brush or a q-tip, dot ornaments in various colors.
If you’d like, use additional items to decorate – like pom poms, sequins, stickers, or other materials.
Enjoy More Christmas Tree Fun with Kids
I’ve got even more terrific ways that you can have Christmas tree fun with your kids! First, here are a few free printables and another craft:
Books, games, and cool little extras are more ideas for easily boosting holiday fun. Here are a few of our favorites:
Tomie dePaola’s Christmas Tree BookNight Tree: A Christmas Holiday Book for KidsThe Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story (Picture Puffin Books)A Wish to Be A Christmas Tree (Holiday)Mr. Willowby’s Christmas TreeFunwares Wooden Blocks Stacking Game, Tumbling Tower and Balance Game, Family & Party Fun, Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 6+, Santa’s Christmas Tree Stack-Up, Christmas Tree Wood Blocks Stacking Game48 Sheets Christmas Tree Party Favors Stickers for Kids – Make Your Own Christmas Tree Stickers – Fun Christmas Games Activities Crafts Gifts
Ideas for Using Your Christmas Tree Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Guess what? This Christmas tree craft is super easy to customize for an even cuter final product.
Want to personalize your TP roll Christmas tree? Consider using different colors of green for paint. OR make a white, pink, or favorite color tree.
Get creative with your decorations, too. Add pom poms, stickers, sequins, or small jingle bells. Glitter or glitter glue can also add a nice touch of sparkle to your project.
Create a Christmas tree display by making several crafts. If you’d like different sizes of trees, considering using an empty paper towel roll.
Don’t forget to make extra DIY Christmas trees to give to family and friends!
⭐ What are your ideas for making and enjoying this easy Christmas tree toilet paper roll craft for kids? Let me know if you have any questions about the instructions. Please share in the comments area at the bottom of this post!
