Toilet Paper Roll Tree Topper

Dec 17, 2010 · written by Amy · DecorateHandmade

There’s nothing more magical than a craft out of toilet paper rolls. Right? Well, slap some glitter on, and anything’s magical. To make this star tree-topper, I cut 1” wide strips from toilet paper rolls and flattened them to created a point at each end. Then I used a string to fasten nine together for the inner star, and glued nine more around the outside. I finished it off with a nine-year-old’s job of glue and glitter, so it would catch the eye a bit more. (The coiled twine in the very center is just for fun… made it with Elmer’s.) I’m pleasantly surprised that my trashy, handmade tree topper (and other ornaments) feels rather vintage and rustic. I like.

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8 Comments

  • Alissa Dec 17, 2010
    Gorgeous! I'm a big fan of creating pretty stuff out of trash. Can you tell us about some of the other decorations on your tree? That music garland looks pretty snazzy!
  • momma Dec 17, 2010
    But where are the presents???
  • emily Dec 18, 2010
    love, love, LOVE it! much cuter than my metal star tree topper from target (came with a permanent lean).
  • JoAnn Dec 18, 2010
    Awesome and oh so pretty!
  • tim stewart Dec 22, 2010
    I made this craft project so I could incorporate it into my homemade "tacky sweater" for Sarah Gamble's Tacky Sweater Party tonight. I'll be sure to get some photos!
  • Lauren Kilpatrick Dec 31, 2010
    Beautiful! I love it. Thanks for posting Amy. Peace!
  • Tamara Pendleton Nov 27, 2011
    I Love it did you do that with Martha stewerts crafsing tools
    • Amy Dec 2, 2011
      I wish I had Martha Stewart crafting tools! I just did it all by hand.