If you follow this blog, you'll see that I'm not a huge Valentine's Day crafter, mainly because I'm over my head in getting my bedroom done for the challenges on my side bar, however, I was cleaning the bathroom the other day and saw some empty TP rolls and thought of this little craft, so....here it is!
1st, take a really ugly GW frame and paint it with any color that makes it look...well, decent.
Next have your kids paint some empty toilet paper rolls, and cut them into stripes that are about 1/3 in thick (depending on how much you want them to stick out).
Then, shape the cut TP rolls into these cute little heart shapes.
Now, cover whatever back you had in the frame, with material. I used burlap.
Once it's secure to the frame back (you can use spray on adhesive, or just tape the material to the back of the frame), start putting glue on the hearts.
Arrange the hearts in cute little rows.
Now you have some inexpensive, Valentines art that was fun to do with the kids. Another thing I like about this project, is that it is neutral enough to use year round. I think I'm going to put it in Chloe's room.
--Katie
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Genius! I absolutely love it. It came out so stinkin' cute. I love when you can take something you already have and turn it into something that's pretty and that the kiddos love. I tried something similar with an outdated picture we had. If you get a chance it's at http://www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/01/sea-life-hand-print.html Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat kids bathroom art Melrose Family! I love that your daughter painted it! Thanks for stopping by.
Delete--Katie
@ Creatively Living
What a cute idea! I'm sure the kids had a blast - great job!
ReplyDeleteLove it, a really neat idea, I have to hit GW for some frames before I try this!
ReplyDeleteRondell♥
That is TOO cute and your children did a great job! It's funny because I was saving tp rolls and my son came by and asked why and gave me that "look" like Mom's slipping. I hate to inform him but that happened YEARS AGO!!! Anyway I was going to slice them and make swags and/or garlands with them...also painting them. I also thought I might leave them whole and paint them and then put letters on them like "Happy Birthday" etc; and string them all together in a banner. But of course, all HE saw was that "old" Mom was now hoarding tp rolls! They're probably already out there looking for a home for me! LOL!
ReplyDeleteWell, now you can show him a picture and show him your not crazy :) lol
Delete--Katie
This is cute! I love that the little ones helped! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a transformation! I love the caned frame... sparks a bit of nostalgia for me! I can't get enough of projects that the kiddos can help with too!
ReplyDeleteI just found you on Days of Chalk and Chocolate link party. I'm your newest follower and can't wait to see what else you have to share! Now my shameless plug... check me out leahkoenig.blogspot.com
What a fantastic Idea! I would have never thought of that! Than you so much!
ReplyDeleteaw i love this!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have the BEST projects, Katie! Hope you linked this up at the Free-for-All (haven't had a chance to go through all the links yet!).
ReplyDeleteLove this idea, girl!
This is so cute! And smart! Last year we made a tp roll heart garland. My kids loved it. But, I love the specimen art too. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteI missed this, it's cute! I like your with the kids wednesday stuff, I wish I could figure out a way to include my kids that would be fun for them and not stressful for me, but so far it's not happening lol
ReplyDeleteMy theory lately is to keep it short....real short. By the time they paint for 5 minutes, they're sort of ready to move on to the next thing anyways :)
DeleteSo cute and easy!
ReplyDeleteOh, so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Katie :)
You find the best stuff to transform! Love this.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!! I would love it if you would share it at our sharing party at http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2012/01/sharing-saturday-4.html. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I've been wanting to do one of these TP roll projects. Love it.
DeleteI just made heart art out of a cardboard box top and an old map. Stop by if you get a chance to check it out.
Kim www.plumberrypie.blogspot.com
Now THIS is resourcful! TP rolls? Goodness!!!
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Cute upcycling idea.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Your repainted frame turned out perfectly. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteKatie..... that's cute. I would hang it on my wall. The after that is, not the before!
ReplyDelete~Bliss~
Stopping over from Coastal Charm
So cute...I have been saving TP rolls just for a project like this...:)
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I can't wait till my daughter gets older and we can do crafts like this! Thanks for linking it up!
ReplyDeleteI sure have never tried toilet paper art, but I guess i have been missing out. This is cutely adorable. Since we use alot of TP, I will have not problem doing this project within hours. Love the bulap behind. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration over at Sunday's Best!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Cathy! We have 8 people living in our house right now, and this = lots of empty TP rolls! lol
Delete--Katie
I'm always blown away by how great tp roll art turns out! Great job! Thanks so much for sharing at the Tuesday To Do Party!
ReplyDeleteSmiles!
Jami
www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
Cute use of TP rolls!
ReplyDelete-caroline @ c.w.frosting
This is so cute! LOVE the frame, too! Thanks for sharing with us Katie!
ReplyDeleteJust today I put a frame JUST like that (I think it may even have the same awful picture!) in the attic to save until I had a great idea for it. I think I just found it! Off to pull those stairs down and retrieve it...so cute!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love it when I see ideas for things I'm saving to just "have an idea" for :)
Delete--Katie
Get the heck outta here. Simply too cute! I love the fact that it is so easy for the kiddos! -Jen
ReplyDeleteCute and way simple! Love it!
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We always store up the toilet rolls in my house, just waiting for a fun craft to make with them!!
ReplyDeleteFeel free to link up on my blogs linky party!
http://toastiestudio.blogspot.com/search/label/made%20monday
This came out super cute!
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2012/01/pinteresting-party-week-24.html
So cute! I would love for you to link this up at our party.
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Jen
what a great idea!! So cute...Kristen
ReplyDeleteI just love tp art! I have some in my bedroom. It can be really fancy.
ReplyDeletePlease come share this at:
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I found you on Tip Junkie. Would you please share this with my readers for our Fun Stuff Fridays Valentine's Linky Party? I think it would be a great fit. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/02/14-days-of-valentines-fun-stuff-fridays.html
ReplyDeleteVery cute project! And, your helpers are pretty cute as well :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up!!
So Cute!! I love it!! Thanks so much for linking up...Lisa Leonard Designs giveaway just started on my blog!! Stop by if you haven't entered yet...
ReplyDeleteXO, Aimee
I sure have never tried toilet paper art, but I guess i have been missing out. This is cutely adorable. Since we use alot of TP, I will have not problem doing this project within hours. Love the bulap behind. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration over at Sunday's Best!
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