'Tis the season to get crafty! This cardboard roll Christmas candle craft is an easy, fun activity that kids of all ages will love - perfect for spreading holiday cheer!
Get your craft on with this fun and easy toilet roll Christmas candle craft idea for kids! Perfect for those looking for some festive family bonding time.
‘Tis the season to get crafty! This cardboard roll Christmas candle craft is an easy, fun activity that kids of all ages will love – perfect for spreading holiday cheer!
Craft Supplies:
- Toilet Paper Roll
- White Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
- Large, Green Cupcake Liners – 2 per craft
- Glitter Cardstock Paper
- Stapler
- Red Buttons
- Hot Glue Gun
Directions:
- First things first – flatten the toilet paper roll and staple it on both ends to make a rectangle piece.
- Next up – have children paint one side of their newly flattened toilet paper roll, completely white.
- When done painting, set aside the cardboard tube to let it dry completely.
- While that is drying, grab the TWO cupcake liners.
- Flatten them out and fold them in half. These will be the greenery around the candle.
- At this point in time you should also cut a “flame” from the glitter cardstock paper.
- To finish off the Toilet Paper Roll Candle – staple the two cupcake liners in place {one on each side{} as well as the paper flame.
- Then take the glue gun and hot glue THREE red buttons onto the craft.
- Let it dry completely before displaying your cardboard tube holiday candle piece proudly!!!
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Cardboard Roll Christmas Candle Craft Idea For Kids
'Tis the season to get crafty! This cardboard roll Christmas candle craft is an easy, fun activity that kids of all ages will love - perfect for spreading holiday cheer!
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Toilet Paper Roll
- Craft Paint
- 2 Cupcake Liners green
- Cardstock Paper
- Craft Buttons
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first - flatten the toilet paper roll and staple it on both ends to make a rectangle piece.
- Next up - have children paint one side of their newly flattened toilet paper roll, completely white.
- When done painting, set aside the cardboard tube to let it dry completely.
- While that is drying, grab the TWO cupcake liners.
- Flatten them out and fold them in half. These will be the greenery around the candle.
- At this point in time you should also cut a "flame" from the glitter cardstock paper.
- To finish off the Toilet Paper Roll Candle - staple the two cupcake liners in place {one on each side{} as well as the paper flame.
- Then take the glue gun and hot glue THREE red buttons onto the craft.
- Let it dry completely before displaying your cardboard tube holiday candle piece proudly!!!
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