Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Candle
November 5, 2026
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This toilet paper roll Christmas candle is a budget-friendly Christmas craft for kids. Made with a toilet paper roll, cardboard, and paint, kids will create a beautiful candle that can double as Christmas decor or can be put on the Christmas tree.
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How To Make This Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Candle
1. Paint the toilet paper roll red (or color of your choice) and allow it to dry completely.
2. Decorate the toilet paper roll with markers. You can add squiggles, a chevron pattern, or any other design. You can also use stickers, pom poms, pipe cleaners, or other craft supplies. This is a great craft to let kids express their creativity.
3. Cut a circle out of cardboard to make the candle flame.
4. Paint the cardboard circle to look like a flame using markers.
5. Cut two small slits into opposite sides of the top of the toilet paper roll.
6. Slide the bottom of the cardboard flame into the slits so it stands upright. You can also make the flame smaller and glue it to the toilet paper roll, if wanted.
Fun Variations For This Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Candle
Paint the toilet paper roll red, white, or green, then brush glue around the top and add glitter for a sparkly “melted wax” look.
Cut holly leaves from green paper and add red pom-poms or paper circles around the base.
Cut toilet paper rolls into three different heights, decorate each differently, and group them with greenery for a mini centerpiece.
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PrintToilet Paper Roll Christmas Candle
Make a toilet paper roll Christmas candle with kids! An easy, budget-friendly holiday craft using recycled tubes and simple supplies.
- Prep Time: 20+ dry time
- Total Time: 20 + dry time
- Category: Christmas, DIY
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Empty toilet paper roll
- Paint
- Markers
- Cardboard
- Green construction paper
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Glue
- Pencil
Instructions
- Paint the toilet paper roll red (or color of your choice) and allow it to dry completely.
- Decorate the toilet paper roll with markers.
- Cut a circle out of cardboard to make the candle flame.
- Paint the cardboard circle to look like a flame using markers.
- Cut two small slits into opposite sides of the top of the toilet paper roll.
- Slide the bottom of the cardboard flame into the slits so it stands upright.
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