DIY: Toilet Paper Roll Flower

Toilet paper rolls are disposable items we all have. I was looking at one and thought that its shape could lend itself well to a flower. I like the symmetry of something with the word “toilet” in its name coming up roses (figuratively speaking).

SUPPLIES

• Toilet paper roll
• Scissors
• Double-sided permanent tape (or you can use a strong glue if you prefer)
• 2 colors of nail polish/paint (I used nail polish because I liked the sparkly sheen it provided) 

DIRECTIONS

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Remove any extra paper from roll.

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Cut roll lengthwise. You should have two halves of the roll.

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Cut off four strips from one of the halved roll. (I cut mine at about ½ inch thick.)

— 4 —

Round ends of strips.

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Cut a small circle from the excess halved roll.

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Paint the inner part of the strips with one color of nail polish. Let it dry.

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Paint the outer part of the strips and circle with a second color. Let it dry.

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Create a cross with two strips and tape together.

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Create a second cross with the other two strips and tape together.

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Tape the two crosses together ("x" cross over the "+" cross).

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Tape the circle to the center of the cross.

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Tape onto a package as decoration.