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Toilet Paper Roll Crafts {Easy Craft Ideas with Toilet Paper Rolls}

Looking to craft with toilet paper rolls? Today, I’m sharing 15+ easy DIY craft ideas for you!

Easy DIY crafts are what this blog is all about.

And, today, I’m sharing some of my favorite crafts using a simple item we all have–toilet paper rolls!

First, though, let’s talk about whether used toilet paper rolls are safe to use, and where to buy cheap ones.

Are toilet paper rolls sanitary for crafts?

Does it seem kinda icky using toilet paper rolls for crafting?

Maybe a bit, but, in short, there’s not a high chance of bacteria transferring from the toilet paper roll and making you sick.

If you’re taking normal precautions, you are probably fine!

I have heard of people spraying down their rolls with Lysol, which may be a good precaution.

But, just in case, I often like to buy toilet paper rolls for crafts.

These white toilet paper rolls are inexpensive. Less than $10 for 30 and are perfect for all sorts of crafting.

Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

Ok, let’s get started on this list of easy and fun DIY crafts with toilet paper rolls.

Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

Looking to craft with toilet paper rolls? Today, I'm sharing 15+ easy DIY craft ideas for you!

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

Halloween Crafts {Make a Toilet Paper Roll Candy Holder}

I love easy Halloween crafts, and this  is one the kids will love helping with!

Learn how to make a toilet paper roll candy holder–so fun and festive!

Photo Credit: happydealhappyday.com

Toilet Paper Roll Crafts – Toilet Paper Roll Wreath

This amazing wreath by happy deal happy day only looks complicated!

Click over to read her tutorial for this easy and cost-effective wreath.

Photo Credit: onelittleproject.com

How to Make Paper Roll Snowflakes

Wow! These toilet paper roll snowflakes are so so pretty!

I love upcycled crafts that are gorgeous and these would be perfect for ornaments to gift toppers.

Photo Credit: masandpas.com

Rainbow Toilet Roll Fish

Well, aren't these just adorable?!

Toilet paper fish are the perfect rainy day kids craft!

Photo Credit: www.thecrafttrain.com

Paper roll swan craft

Paper roll swans are a super fun upcycled craft for kids and adults alike!

Your finished swan can be embellished with real feathers, paint and sparkles if you choose.

Photo Credit: www.easypeasyandfun.com

Paper Roll Frog Craft

Hoppity hop, hop, let’s make a toilet paper roll frog craft!!

This simple craft is easy to make and fun for kids to play with.

Photo Credit: alittlepinchofperfect.com

Craft and Play: Toilet Paper Roll Car Craft 

What kid doesn't love a good transporation craft?

Mine certainly do! This easy toilet paper roll car craft is sure to be a kid favorite.

Photo Credit: www.projectswithkids.com

Adorable Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft

This toilet paper roll owl craft is such a cute idea!

This is a fun and easy craft that kids will love making and playing with.

Photo Credit: www.kitchencounterchronicle.com

Silly Toilet Paper Roll Reindeer Craft for Kids to Make

How cute are these toilet paper roll reindeer??

I just love them and they'd be the perfect companion craft to a showing of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Toilet Paper Roll Ballerina or Sugar Plum Fairy - Red Ted Art

Well, isn't this absolutely adorable!

We love all things Nutcracker in our house, so of course, we have to try these toilet paper roll ballerina or Sugar Plum Fairy crafts!

Photo Credit: masandpas.com

Make your own paper roll princess

Transform a humble toilet roll into a beautiful royal princess, dressed for the ball in her full tulle netting skirt. This is a wonderful craft for kids to show them how they can make their very own paper roll princess.
Photo Credit: pjsandpaint.com

Halloween Toilet Paper Roll Bat Craft | Fun Crafts for Kids

This cute toilet paper roll bat is a great craft to do with your kids this Halloween. Afterwards, you can place them all around your house for fun seasonal decorations.

Photo Credit: mommysnippets.com

Thankful Hand Turkey Toilet Paper Roll Craft

This thankful hand turkey toilet paper roll craft is the perfect craft for kids in the week leading up to Thanksgiving!

Make a few and use them as a Thanksgiving or fall tablescape idea!

Photo Credit: www.theresourcefulmama.com

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Craft

A Christmas Tree made out of a toilet paper roll? Don't mind if I do!

You could get creative decorating these with glitter, paint, sequins and more!

Photo Credit: conservamome.com

Squirrel Toilet Paper Roll Craft with Printable Template

This Squirrel Toilet Paper Roll Craft is so easy to make and best of all it comes with a printable template!

All you have to do is print, color,cut and paste and you’ll have your very own Squirrel craft! 

Photo Credit: www.madetobeamomma.com

Spring Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

This is the cutest collection of spring animals to make out of toilet paper rolls!

Such a great activity for kids of all ages.

Photo Credit: curiousandgeeks.com

Toilet paper roll owls - an Owlsome craft for kids

These absolutely adorable toilet paper roll owls are very easy to make. The kids will love decorating them as they want. Plus they will only take up to 15 minutes to make!

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

Toilet Paper Roll Bunny

If you’re looking for an easy Easter craft for kids this toilet paper roll bunny craft is perfect. 

You can make your bunnies colored or white with colored features. Each bunny can be unique and kids will love adding their own personal touch to their paper roll bunny!

Photo Credit: www.simpleeverydaymom.com

Toilet Paper Roll Olaf Craft

If your kids love Frozen (and who doesn't) this Olaf toilet paper roll craft is the perfect companion to an afternoon watching the

Photo Credit: themadhousemummy.com

Toilet Paper Roll turkey craft

How about this cutie pie for your Thanksgiving decor?

Love the colorful feathers on this turkey toilet paper roll craft!

Photo Credit: www.artycraftykids.com

Toilet Paper Roll Monster Craft

Toilet Paper Roll Monster Craft – This is the best craft for monster loving kids this Halloween! With our printable monster templates, the monster craft requires minimal prep (is not messy!) and is super easy for kids make themselves!

Did you find a cute toilet paper roll craft for your next arts and crafts day? I hope so!

Thanks so much for reading all about our Toilet Paper Roll Crafts!

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String Art Templates {Free String Art Patterns & String Art Kits to Buy}

Looking to make your own string art? Today, I’m sharing all about how to make string art, some free string art templates and patterns, and where to buy premade string art kits!

String art has been around for a long time (it was a popular craft in the 1970s) and is now making a comeback!

If you’re looking for an easy craft for beginners and more advanced crafters alike, string art is for you!

string art templates

You can tailor it to your skill level by choosing an easy pattern for beginners and a more complex one for more advanced DIYers.

So today, I’m going to share exactly how to make string art, some free string art templates and patterns, and, lastly, some DIY string art kits to buy.

Let’s get started.

How to Make String Art

If you haven’t made string art before, here is what you’ll need:

Step 1: Find an image you’d like to use for your string art piece.

Images with straight lines (and less curves) work best, especially for beginners.

Print and cut out your image.

Step 2: Secure your image to your wood with tape.

CAREFULLY, tap your nails into your wood, following the outline of the image. You’ll want to tap your nails just outside your pattern.

Try to space your nails evenly, as well as nail them to approximately the same depth. Outline your shape completely.

Step 3: Remove the paper pattern.

Using your embroidery floss (use all six strands, do not separate), you will now outline the perimeter of your shape.

To do this, begin by tying your floss to your first nail and wrap your string around each nail as you make your way across your pattern.

Once you reach the end of your outline, tie your string to your original piece of floss at your first nail.

string art kit

Step 4: Continue by filling in your shape with more embroidery floss.

You do this by criss crossing across your shape, wrapping each nail as you go. There is no “right” way to do this. Just continue up and down and zig zag across your pattern.

When you need or want to switch colors, simply tie off your string and tie a new piece onto a nail.

Clip the tails of your threads when you are done and that’s it!

String Art Templates and Patterns

Ok, let’s get to the free string art templates.

Remember, you can really use any image you like, you’ll just need to print it out and space your nails along the outline.

Most of these patterns have dots to help you place your nails.

String Art Templates and Patterns

Looking to make your own string art?

Today, I'm sharing all about how to make string art, some free string art templates and patterns, and where to buy premade string art kits!

Photo Credit: chaoticallyyours.com

Snowflake String Art Tutorial

Chaotically Yours shares this super adorable snowflake string art pattern.

It's the perfect holiday craft that can take your decor well into winter!

Photo Credit: www.theidearoom.net

Heart String Art Decor

The Idea Room shares two free heart patterns, one with words and one without!

Perfect for a valentines day gift or craft idea!

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

hummingbird art {3 free printable designs}

This sweet hummingbird printable would be a perfect template for string art.

Just print and cut out, lay on your wood and space your nails evenly apart.

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

free printable state art {all 50 states!}

Print out the state of your choice, cut it out (as best you can!) and outline it with nails for a string art that is perfect for a wedding, housewarming or moving gift.

Photo Credit: www.pinspiration.com

Best String Art Templates

This site has a handful of free string art templates and patterns perfect for crafters of all skill levels.

Photo Credit: sunshineandmunchkins.com

Rainbow String Art Tutorial - Sunshine and Munchkins

This rainbow string art tutorial from Sunshine and Munchkins is gorgeous and perfect for a nursery or playroom!

String Art Kits

Would you rather buy a string art kit all ready for your next crafting session?

Luckily for us, there are a lot of reasonably priced and super cute string art kits you can buy!

These would make a perfect gift idea, as well as some fun bonding time between sisters, mother/daughter or besties.

string art kit

This craft-tastic diy string art kit is a fun way to stimulate creativity in children, tweens and young teens who are 10 years old and above.

string art kit

Love unicorns?

This unicorn string art kit is for you!

It features a unicorn and a heart, and with the addition of glitter paper and yarn, it encourages even more creativity! Kids can use their patterns or design their own.

string art kit

Want a string art kit geared more for adults?

You can choose from 8 different designs from this seller!

They’re just about $30 so they’re perfect for a gift!

Thanks so much for reading all about our String Art Templates {Free String Art Patterns & String Art Kits to Buy}.

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Pleats -What are They and How to Sew Them (A Comprehensive Guide)!

Interested in learning about pleats? You’re in the right place!

This comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know about this sewing and upholstery technique.

Do you love to sew and upholster? Either for home decor or clothing?

Then you’ll want to know about pleats!

Pleats are a popular sewing method perfect for beginning and advanced sewists alike.

Let’s learn more about them today…

What are Pleats?

Pleasts are a type of fold, used in clothing, home decor and upholstery, that is formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place with stitches.

Pleats are often pressed along the entire length of fabric (like the accordion pleat skirt below) but they can also just be pressed at the top (as is often done with curtains).

Pleats can be sewn into your project either for a decorative effect or as a functional one!

Types of Pleats

There are several types of pleats. Here is a quick description of each, with a photo!

Accordion Pleats

accordion pleat skirt

Accordion pleats, which are sometimes referred to as “knife pleats” are a form of tight pleating which allows the garment to expand its shape when moving.

This type of pleating is often found in clothing, especially skirts.

Box Pleats

box pleats dress

Box pleats are one of the most common and popular types of pleats, very often used to lend a decorative finish and add fullness to a garment. 

You create a box pleat when, on the front of a length of fabric, two equal folds of fabric are folded away from each other in opposite directions.

Inverted Pleats

inverted pleats

An inverted pleat is a pleat designed by bringing two folded edges to a center point on the outside where the folds face away from each other.

In fact, an inverted pleat is really just an upside-down box pleat.

The fabric is folded in instead of out.

Kick Pleats

kick pleats

Kick Pleats are inverted pleats most commonly used at the base of a narrow skirt to give it a ‘kick’.

They allow more freedom of movement for the person wearing the garment. 

Kick pleats are often shorter pleats, leading up from the bottom hem. They are commonly found in the back of skirts or coats.

Pintucks

pintucks pleasts

While pleats tend to be more functional than decorative, there’s another type of pleat that is purely decorative-the pintuck!

 They are created by folding the fabric and sewing only about 1-2mm from the folded edge.

Once the fabric is opened flat, a tiny ridge on the surface of the garment is created.

Pintucks are often created and used in multiple rows but a fun, textural effect.

How to Sew Pleats

There are a lot of great sewing tutorials out there if you are wanting to learn how to sew pleats into your garments and home decor items.

This video is a really good beginning pleat tutorial (without using pins or markings)!

And here is another detailed post and tutorial all about sewing pleats!

Thanks so much for reading all about Pleats -What are They and How to Sew Them (A Comprehensive Guide)!

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Sunflower SVG Free {Free Sunflower SVG Files for Your Cutting Machine}

Looking for some FREE sunflower SVG for your cutting machine crafts and projects? You’re in the right place! I’m sharing a bunch of free sunflower SVG files with you today!

If you have a cricut, silhouette, or another cutting machine, you know how awesome it is when you find free SVG files!

So today, I’m sharing my favorite and free sunflower SVG files for you to download and use in your projects.

sunflower svg free

First, though, let’s talk about SVG files and what they are.

WHAT IS AN SVG FILE?

An SVG file, which stands for scalable vector graphic file, is a standard graphics file type used for rendering two-dimensional images.

SVG files generate clean graphics at any scale.

Just as important, they’re also SEO-optimized, usually smaller than other formats, and capable of dynamic animations. 

SVG files are great for so many applications, such as logos and cutting machines (which I imagine is why most of you are here today).

I’ve shared some free Christmas SVG in the past, and at the end of this post I’ll share some ideas on how to use these free SVG files.

HOW DO YOU OPEN SVG FILES?

There are so many programs out there that will open SVG files.

Since most of you will be opening SVG files for your cutting machines (I’m assuming), we’ll put our focus there.

SVG files usually come in a zipped folder and need to be extracted before you can use the files. 

Once you download a file, you’ll need to unzip it before you can import it into your software program of choice. 

To unzip your SVG file, double-click the folder and choose “extract all”. 

You’ll be asked where you want your files to go. I often choose either my desktop or a folder on my computer (you can label a folder “SVG files” for easy retrieval).

Just remember where you extract your files as you’ll need to find them again.

Once you are in your design space (probably either Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio), you’ll upload your file and begin your project.

Ok, now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about some of the best free sunflower SVG files!

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Sunflower SVG Free {Free Sunflower SVG Files for Your Cutting Machine}

Looking for some FREE sunflower SVG for your cutting machine crafts and projects?

You're in the right place! I'm sharing a bunch of free sunflower SVG files with you today!

Photo Credit: caluyadesign.com

Sunflower Monogram SVG, PNG, EPS & DXF

This sunflower SVG is for personal use only, and perfect for tote bags, tshirts and more!

Photo Credit: freesvgplanet.com

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This free sunflower SVG file is super graphic and simple! Love it for so many applications.

Photo Credit: www.printablecuttablecreatables.com

Spread a Little Sunshine Free SVG File for Cricut & Silhouette

Everyone can use a little sunshine in their day!  This Spread A Little Sunshine Free SVG File, from printable cuttable creatables, is a  reminder of just that! 

Photo Credit: ginaccreates.com

Pumpkin Sunflower Mandala SVG Cut File

The fall season is just around the corner!

Who else out there is starting their Fall season crafts? Enjoy this free Pumpkin SVG download and start your Fall decor and crafts today!

Photo Credit: svghouse.com

DIY Paper Sunflower With Free SVG

This tutorial, from SVG House, will show you how to make a stunning paper Sunflower with a few readily available craft supplies.

Photo Credit: topfreedesigns.com

Free Sunflower SVG File

This sunflower SVG file is adorable and would look extra cute on a tote bag or blanket!

Love the sweet quote in the pretty script font.

Photo Credit: www.welcomeowlcottage.com

Fall Sunflower Wreath SVG, PNG, EPS & Ai, JPEG - Owl Cottage Studio

This is such a cute and shabby chic style sunflower svg for all of your craft needs!

I think it would look so cute on a mug or even a Christmas ornament (maybe with a monogram in the middle?)

Photo Credit: www.mydesignsinthechaos.com

Free Sunflower SVG - My Designs In the Chaos

My Design in the Chaos is offering these two free sunflower SVG designs!

One is simple and adorable, the other is rustic and distressed, which we all know is so popular right now!

Photo Credit: freesvgplanet.com

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Looking for a Mother's Day gift to make?

Use this SVG file on a tshirt, tote, coffee mug, water bottle and more!

Photo Credit: cutthatdesign.com

Free SVG Multi Layered Sunflower

Here's another free, graphic sunflower SVG design!

I love how the petals are more defined on this one.

Photo Credit: shopcraftables.com

Free Sunflower SVG Cut File

This free SVG cut file is compatible with the Cricut, Silhouette Cameo, and other craft cutters. Included in the download is a .SVG, .AI, .JPG, and Silhouette file.

Did you find a Sunflower SVG for your next project? I hope so!

SVG files are so great and there are so many ways to use them!

Here are some of our favorites:

  • baby burp cloths
  • tote bags
  • christmas ornaments
  • mugs
  • water bottles
  • wine cups
  • glassware
  • t shirts
  • hats
  • blankets
  • wall art
  • mirrors

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Llama Coloring Pages {Free to Print and Color}

Love all things llama? Then you’re going to love these two llama coloring pages! Download and print for relaxation or a fun kids activity!

If you’re thinking about the big trends for 2021, llamas should definitely be on the list.

There’s just something so lovable about a soft, furry llama.

And now, there are llama-themed parties and gifts and so much more for llama-loving kids and adults.

So today, I’m sharing two, fun llama coloring pages for you to download, print out and enjoy!

These are perfect for adult coloring, kids party crafts, or just to add some llama-loving joy to your day!

llama coloring pages

How to Print Llama Coloring Pages?

Our llama coloring pages are so easy to download and print.

Choose one (or both) of the llama coloring sheets below.

Hit the link below the image to be taken to a Google Drive file.

Save the file to your computer. You can either save to your desktop or, if you have a folder of coloring pages, you can save it there for easy access.

Print at your home computer. These print at 8.5×11 with perfect clarity.

If you don’t have a home computer, send image to your favorite photo processer for printing (but remember, if you print on glossy paper it may be hard to color in with traditional colored pencils or crayons).

Favorite Printer Paper for Coloring Pages

I love this HP printer paper for coloring pages, hand lettering, and for printing out other printables that I want to keep.

This paper is a heavyweight (32lb), bright and whiter (163 whiteness) paper with a super-smooth surface for all your coloring and printing needs.

It also makes a great, all purpose drawing and crafting paper! We keep a stack in my daughter’s room and she loves it and uses it daily.

Ok, let’s get to the free printables.

Llama Coloring Pages

Like I mentioned above, I have two adorable llama coloring pages for you.

Both feature cute hand drawn frames that are also so fun to color in!

llama coloring page

llama coloring page 1

llama coloring page 2

llama coloring page 2

These coloring pages are perfect for crayons, colored pencils, markers and more!

If you love coloring for relaxation, check out these mandala coloring pages for more free inspiration!

I hope you enjoy them! If you have any questions about downloading and printing them, please leave a comment.

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