Get those toilet paper rolls and cardboard tubes ready for kids to make a flower craft that can hang in the window and let the color shine through in the sun like stained glass.
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Toilet paper rolls and cardboard tubes are the perfect craft supply to make flower petals, then put them together, and in no time, the kids can have a flower craft!
Check out how to add tissue paper to the toilet paper rolls to make each flower colorful and bright, especially when the flower craft is hung in the window or overhead lights are shining through.
Why Craft with Toilet Paper Rolls?
Toilet paper rolls and cardboard tubes are an easy craft medium for kids to work with because unlike some items like recycled plastic or cardboard boxes, toilet paper rolls can be folded, cut, stapled, and glued easily. The bonus part is you can gather them from empty toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls, keeping your craft supply cost low. You can also make these Easy Paper Flowers for preschoolers out of newspaper or leftover craft paper for another inexpensive craft to try.
Need More Toilet Paper Roll Crafts?
Keep “rolling” and crafting with your toilet paper rolls and make these cute and cheery toilet paper roll flowers that stand up on their own, make these cardboard tube spaceships that are so fun for kids to play with, and these toilet paper roll cars are the perfect size for small toys to drive off in.
Toilet Paper Roll Flower Craft
Supplies:
- Empty toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls (cardboard tubes)
- Tissue paper cut in 3″x3″ squares
- White glue
- Paper clips
- Paintbrush
Directions: For your convenience, printable directions are available at the end of this post.
Cut tissue paper into 3″x3″ squares. You will need 1 piece of tissue paper for each flower pedal.
Cut paper rolls in 1 inch increments. You will need 5-7 pieces depending on how many pedals you want for your flower.
Use a paintbrush to brush glue on the sides of the paper roll pieces then take a piece of tissue paper and cover the tissue paper roll. We found that setting the toilet paper roll on top of the tissue paper and then wrapping the sides was the easiest. We also watered down our glue to make it easier to apply. Once you have 5-7 pieces covered set them to dry.
Put a dot of glue on the side of the paper roll and glue two pieces together. Secure it with a paperclip to hold it together while it dries. Continue until you have glued all the pieces together. Once the glue has dried you can remove the paper clips and you’re done. If you want you could tape a piece of string on the back to hang them up.
We loved looking at our flowers on the window, they added some nice bright colors to our home.
Print the Directions Here:
Toilet Paper Roll Flower Craft that’s Easy and Fun for Kids
Materials
- Empty toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls (cardboard tubes)
- Tissue paper cut in 3"x3" squares
- White glue
- Paper clips
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Cut tissue paper into 3"x3" squares. You will need 1 piece of tissue paper for each flower pedal.
- Cut paper rolls in 1 inch increments. You will need 5-7 pieces depending on how many pedals you want for your flower.
- Use a paintbrush to brush glue on the sides of the paper roll pieces then take a piece of tissue paper and cover the tissue paper roll. We found that setting the toilet paper roll on top of the tissue paper and then wrapping the sides was the easiest. We also watered down our glue to make it easier to apply. Once you have 5-7 pieces covered set them to dry.
- Put a dot of glue on the side of the paper roll and glue two pieces together. Secure it with a paperclip to hold it together while it dries. Continue until you have glued all the pieces together. Once the glue has dried you can remove the paper clips and you're done. If you want you could tape a piece of string on the back to hang them up.
Posted 4/21/2014, Updated 5/15/2024
It’s a great idea to grow creativity among the children. My lovely sweety also love to make different items through used up toilet paper roll. I must share this flower crafts making ideas at the next vacation. I am sure she will love to make it. Thanks for sharing!!