This gorgeous DIY snowflake ornament project will convince you to stop throwing away your empty toilet paper rolls. I was never happy to see an empty toilet roll until I stumbled upon this Christmas craft. My family also collected their empty rolls to support this project, which was very funny and cute. Learn how to make this lovely snowflake ornament with this easy tutorial.
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I actually received a lot of compliments when I made this ornament. They were all surprised when I told them that it was completely made out of toilet paper tubes. They couldn’t believe it. I bet you’ll be shocked too when you learn how easy it is to make one! I know this DIY ornament looks intricate, but trust me, the steps are super simple. All you need to do is cut and glue. That’s it. It’s the perfect winter craft for the whole family. The kids can do the folding and the adults will do the gluing. Learn how to make this DIY Christmas ornament by reading the step-by-step instructions or watching the video tutorial below. Have fun crafting these beautiful DIY Christmas decorations.
Toilet Paper Roll Snowflake Ornament Tutorial
Learn how to turn empty toilet rolls into snowflake ornaments.
Measuring
Flatten 6 toilet paper tubes. Divide the length into 6 equal pieces and mark them.
Cutting
Cut each toilet paper roll.
Making the flower shape
Take 6 pieces from step 2, then glue them together to form a flower shape. See the photo below for reference.
Folding and gluing
Take 24 pieces from step 2 and fold each in half. Glue two pieces together just like in the photo below. You should have a total of 12 glued-pieces.
Gluing the inner layer
Take 6 pieces from step 4 and glue them inside each petal of the flower shape.
Making the outer layer
Next take the remaining 6 glued pieces from step 4 and the remaining unfolded pieces from step 2. Take one unfolded piece and cut a small portion off one end. Glue this piece in the middle of one glued piece. Repeat with the remaining pieces. See the photo below for reference.
Gluing the outer layer
Glue the units from step 6 in between the petals.
Adding a string
Add a string or ribbon for hanging.
Crafting Tip
Make sure to cut the empty toilet paper rolls in the same sizes. Have fun crafting!
Creative Ideas and Variations
- Change the color. Make colorful snowflakes by painting the toilet paper rolls in different colors. If you want your snowflake to be white, use white toilet paper tubes.
- Use glitter. Make your snowflakes glittery by covering them with glitter.
- Add beads or sequins.
- Make snowflakes in different sizes. If you’re planning to make DIY snowflakes in different sizes, use cardbboard or cardstock to make paper tubes.
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