I am always looking for ways to upcycle crazy things like cookie containers, tuna cans, plates, and pop cans. Today's project was turning toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls into flowers. They are very easy to make and would be a cute spring decoration for any room. Follow the step by step instructions below to make yours today.
Toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls
Paint (your choice on colors)
Ruler
Pen or pencil
Scissors
Paint brush
Hot glue gun
Pipe cleaner (your choice on color)
Clear mounting squares
Flatten rolls out by hand then lay them under some heavy books overnight (phone books ect.) The next day paint your toilet paper rolls any color(s) you want. Let dry completely. Measure and mark every half inch along the length of the strips. Cut along the marks you made. Each roll depending on brand will make 1-2 flowers. Use hot glue to attach the petals together at the center. The base flower is 6 petals but you can add as many layers as you would like. Once they are dry paint the insides and edges of each petal. Let dry then hot glue a rolled up piece of pipe cleaner to the middle. You can mount them to the wall in what ever design you like. Hot glue a scotch brand clear mounting square to the back of the flower and stick it to another one already placed on the wall.
If you find a better way to mount them please let me know!
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