Materials

• Tempera paints in various colors
• Toilet paper rolls
• A colored A4 or A3 sheet of thick paper
• A brown marker for the tree trunk (optional)
• A small star you can print from other Christmas crafts on our site (optional)
• Scissors (optional)
• Glue (optional)

Instructions

Lay out the tempera paints and let your little one choose the colors they like best.
While they are deciding, lightly draw a triangle on the paper with a pencil.

Give them the toilet paper rolls and encourage them to dip the base of the roll into the paint and then press it inside the triangle to make a colorful circle print.
They can repeat this stamping process as many times as they want!

The result is impressive!
If you wish, add a yellow star (you can find many printable stars in other crafts on our site) and a brown trunk.

Your little artist’s masterpiece is ready to be displayed!

Have fun and happy holidays!

🎨 Benefits of This Craft

• Fine motor development:
Dipping and stamping the roll helps strengthen small hand muscles and improves control.

• Hand–eye coordination:
Placing each circle inside the triangle guides children to practice accuracy and spatial awareness.

• Color exploration & creativity:
Choosing paint shades and creating patterns encourages imagination and artistic expression.

• Sensory play:
The texture of paint and the stamping motion offer a fun, engaging sensory experience.

• Understanding shapes & early math concepts:
Children interact with circles and triangles, building early geometry awareness.

• Concentration & patience:
Stamping repeatedly within the shape helps children slow down, focus, and enjoy the process.

• Emotional expression & confidence:
Displaying their artwork boosts pride and strengthens their sense of accomplishment.