Easy Toilet Paper Roll Hearts: A Valentine's Day Craft for Kids
Turn empty toilet paper rolls into 3D hearts. A simple, eco-friendly Valentine's craft for kids and adults.
What You'll Need
- Empty toilet paper rolls (1-2 per heart)
- Construction paper (red, pink, or any color)
- Pencil
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Paint, glitter, markers, crayons, or stickers (for decorating)
- Scissors
Make 3D hearts from empty toilet paper rolls. This craft uses simple supplies and is great for Valentine's Day.
Shape the Toilet Paper Roll into a Heart Base
Flatten one empty toilet paper roll. Pinch one side inward to form the heart's bottom point. Pinch the opposite side inward to create the top dip. Adjust until it looks like a heart.
Trace and Cut Heart Outlines
Place the shaped roll on construction paper. Trace around the outer edge with a pencil. Cut out the traced heart shape. Repeat to make as many hearts as you want.
Decorate the Paper Hearts
Before assembling, decorate the cut-out hearts. Use paint, glitter, markers, crayons, or stickers. Let them dry completely.
Assemble the 3D Heart
Apply glue to the edges of one paper heart. Place the shaped toilet paper roll heart on top, aligning edges. Press down. Apply glue to the top edges of the roll and place the second paper heart on top. Press and hold until set.
Display or Gift
Once dry, use the 3D heart as decoration or give it as a gift. String multiple hearts together for a garland, or attach a ribbon for hanging.
Troubleshooting & Variations
If the roll doesn't hold its shape, apply a small dab of glue inside the fold. Use different paper colors or patterns. Add a loop of string or ribbon before sealing to make an ornament.
