Transform Paper Towel Rolls Into Sparkling Snowflake Ornaments

Turn trash into treasure with this easy DIY. Find out how to upcycle empty paper towel rolls into glittering Christmas tree ornaments.

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

Turn trash into treasure by upcycling empty paper towel rolls into glittering Christmas tree ornaments. Cut the roll into 12 half-inch sections, then glue together into a snowflake shape. Finish with decoupage glue and glitter.

Photo by: Jalynn Baker

Jalynn Baker

Materials Needed

  • empty paper towel rolls
  • spray paint
  • glitter
  • ribbon
  • decoupage glue
  • paintbrush
  • hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • ruler
  • pen or pencil
  • scissors

Step 1: Cut Paper Towel Roll

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament: Mark Paper Towel Roll

Flatten out a paper towel roll on your work surface, then use a ruler to mark half-inch sections. You’ll need 12 sections for one ornament. Cut the marked sections using scissors.

Photo by: Jalynn Baker

Jalynn Baker

Flatten out a paper towel roll on your work surface, then use a ruler to mark half-inch sections. You’ll need 12 sections for one ornament.

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament: Cut Paper Towel Roll

Flatten out a paper towel roll on your work surface, then use a ruler to mark half-inch sections. You’ll need 12 sections for one ornament. Cut the marked sections using scissors.

Photo by: Jalynn Baker

Jalynn Baker

Cut the marked sections using scissors.

Step 2: Create Snowflake Shape

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament: Create Snowflake Shape

Arrange six sections into a snowflake-like shape with the points meeting in the middle. Glue them together using a hot glue gun.

Photo by: Jalynn Baker

Jalynn Baker

Arrange six sections into a snowflake-like shape with the points meeting in the middle. Glue them together using a hot glue gun.

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament: Create Snowflake Shape

Glue the six remaining sections in between the original sections.

Photo by: Jalynn Baker

Jalynn Baker

Glue the six remaining sections in between the original sections.

Step 3: Paint and Glitter

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament: Paint Ornament

Spray paint the ornament in your desired color – we used gold. Let dry.

Photo by: Jalynn Baker

Jalynn Baker

Spray paint the ornament in your desired color – we used gold. Let dry.

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament: Add Glitter

Use a small paintbrush to apply decoupage glue to the ornament, then sprinkle with glitter in your color of choice. Work a few sections at a time so the glue doesn’t dry before you start glittering. Let dry, then touch up bare spots with another coat of glue and glitter, if needed.

Photo by: Jalynn Baker

Jalynn Baker

Use a small paintbrush to apply decoupage glue to the ornament, then sprinkle with glitter in your color of choice. Work a few sections at a time so the glue doesn’t dry before you start glittering. Let dry, then touch up bare spots with another coat of glue and glitter, if needed.

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament: Seal Glitter

Apply a final coat of glue to seal in the glitter.

Photo by: Jalynn Baker

Jalynn Baker

Apply a final coat of glue to seal in the glitter.

Step 4: Attach Ribbon

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

Turn trash into treasure by upcycling empty paper towel rolls into glittering Christmas tree ornaments. Cut the roll into 12 half-inch sections, then glue together into a snowflake shape. Finish with decoupage glue and glitter.

Photo by: Jalynn Baker

Jalynn Baker

Cut a length of ribbon, about 10 inches. Glue the ends of the ribbon to the underside of the ornament to make a loop. Hang from your tree and enjoy the sparkle!

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