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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids >Toilet Paper Rolls & Paper Towel Rolls & Cardboard Tube Crafts
It is never too early to teach your children about the importance of recycling and the best way to teach them is through fun crafts. I'm sure we all have thrown away a lot of cardboard tubes (for example, toilet paper tubes, paper towel tubes or wrapping paper tubes).
There is so much that can be made from cardboard tubes. You can make a fake candle stick display, make a pair of fake binoculars, make a castle (along with a cardboard box) or even an animal.
Cut 1/2 inch rings from a paper towel tube.To make it look really nice, wind each ring with white or colored yarn, as pictured in figure 1. Take a small box and fill it with seeds, beans, or popcorn kernels (in a bag inside the box). Cut a small home in the center of the box....push a paper towel roll into the center of the box. With all the seeds or beans, the box should be stable when throwing the rings at it. Young children will love to pile the rings on the cardboard tube, while older children will like to toss the rings over it for a game.
This is a great craft for organizing your office supplies. It would be even better to give as a gift to Mom or Dad for their desk, maybe for a birthday or maybe for Mother's Day or Father's Day. Find a sturdy cardboard tube. Trace the circle end a few times...a bit bigger than it actually is. Then cut the cardboard roll in half, length-wise, as seen in the picture above. Then those circles in half -the ones that you just traced. Now use these half circles to close the ends, and to make dividers....just glue them to the edges. Use toothpaste caps to make little legs for your desk organizer. Paint your organizer a beautiful color, if you want to.
This is an easy castle making craft for kids to make. Just basically wrap a box and paper towel rolls with paper. For an added touch you can use a marker or paint to draw in little stones on the side of the castle and paper towel rolls. Cut rectangles at the top of the paper towel rolls and the box as well. Cut out decorative windows and the door. Glue the decorated paper towel rolls to the side of the castle. And that is all there is to it...you are done. Add your own decorative touches to make it special to you.
Cover a toilet paper roll with white paper and glue it on. Then make 's' shaped zig-zaggy like shapes all over the paper. Add yarn to the back for a tail. Then break 2 popsicle sticks in half and attach them to the body by making 4 small cuts in the bottom of the tube and sticking the craft sticks inside the zebra body. To form the head, roll a piece of paper together and glue. Add zig-zags to the face too...place a googly eye on it and then draw the snout black. Add ears with felt or black paper...just make 2 oval or tear drop shapes. Add a yarn main in the back. Cut a tiny cut at the back-bottom of the head to attach another half-popsicle stick neck. Place it in the front of the cardboard tube by cutting a slit and attaching the neck and head to it. Draw the rest of the stripes on the zebra and you are done.
Look at all of the cool looking plants you can make with a cardboard tube (such as half a paper towel roll or a toilet paper roll). Firstly, cut a popsicle stick in half and then glue them to the bottom of the cardboard tube. Now you can balance the figure standin up. Place a cleaned out egg shell on top of the cardboard toilet paper roll. Decorate the figure with all sorts of items. You might want to first paint it. Then paint eyes, noses, and a mouth. You might want to wrap it in a piece of fabric from an old shirt, or use felt to make a coat or pants. It is all up to you. After decorating the figure, then put cotton into the empty egg shell. Then drip some water in the cottom and place the cress seeds on top of the cottom. Now all you have to do is put it in a dark place and forget about it for a few days. Go back every so often to see if anything is growing. If you see shoots coming out of the cotton...then it is time to grab this character and put him / her / it in front of the window to get some sunlight. Every day, drip a few droplets of water onto the cotton. That is all there is to it. Make all sorts of characters and give them to loved ones and friends.
For this craft, you will need 2 tubes (from wax paper or paper towels) about 1 1/2" in diameter and 6" long, black crayons, duct tape or tape that is about 1" wide, and string about 25" long. Bind cardboard tubes together with tape so that two ends are 1/2" to 1" apart and the other ends are together (see sketch). Color. Punch holes, 1 in each tube on outer side. Fasten string in holes for carrying around neck.
These bracelets are very easy to make but turn out amazingly. Just cut down a cardboard tube to the width that you want your bracelet to be. Then get some old magazines and glue on interesting colors and patterns from artwork found in the magazine. On top of the first layer, you might want to put letters or interesting illustrations that you find. Then cover the bracelet with a glue mixture (3 parts Elmer's Glue : 1 Part water) and let dry. Put on a few more coats to give it a protective and glossy layer.
Make a Table Tennis Ping Pong Balls Holder and Dispenser - Table tennis / ping pong balls are always ready to ping pong into action when you store them in a convenient ejector-dispenser holder. This is a great de-cluttering crafts activity for those who have a ping pong table. All you need are a few items from your house and you are set to making this cool ping pong ball holder and dispenser.
How to Make Cardboard Tubes Log Cabin for Abe Lincoln on Presidents Day - Well it is going to be February in 2 hours, so I figured that I would put up a Toy Log Cabin Craft Building craft to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Why? Because it is Presisents Day soon. Just use paper and cardboard tubes / rolls and then just connect them together easily.
How to Make Simple Pinball Machine with Recycled Cardboard Tubes - This is a super cool crafts activity that we are going to do today. If you love playing pinball, then you will love making this simple machine…a pinball machine. Just recycle some old stuff from around your house … such as a cardboard box, and let the fun roll in….literally.
How to Make Jesus in a Manger for Nativity Scene with TP Roll - Christmas is coming up soon and this is the day that baby Jesus was born. How about making a tiny manger for the baby of Christmas, Jesus and a part of your Nativity Scene with a toilet paper roll. The step by step instructions are given on the following page
Making New Years Eve Party Horns - Learn how to make this New Years Eve Party Horn with an old cardboard paper towel tube and tissue paper.
Make a Moving Mayflower Ship - This is an adorable craft ... pull the string and the Mayflower moves both directions towards or away from Plymouth Rock using paper towel roll, paper, and drinking straws.
Castle Pencil Holders - Make these castle pencil and pen holders with recycled cardboard tubes (paper towel rolls or toilet paper rolls).
Easy Angel Christmas Tree Topper with Clothespins & TP Rolls- Easy Angel Christmas Tree Topper to Make : Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids No Christmas tree is complete without a beautiful angel placed on top. This craft gives your children the opportunity to make their own Christmas angel ornament / Christmas tree topper.
Divide and Organize Your Desk Drawers - Make this nifty drawer organizer by using tons of cardboard paper towel rolls and a little bit of wits.
Cardboard Tube Tie Racks - Use paper towel rolls, tissue paper, and string or ribbon to make these tie racks for dad.
- How to Make Hanukkah Decorative Candle Craft for Jewish Kids - Hanukkah starts tonight so forgive me for not putting up some crafts earlier. This arts and crafts project is to learn how to make your own candles to decorate your house as you celebrate Hanukkah . Its fun to make, and totally child- safe!! Have Fun.
Stick in Cardboard Tube Ring the Stick Game - Make this fun game with a wooden stick and a cardboard tube.
Napkin Holder Doll for Thanksgiving Dinner Table Decorations with Toilet Paper Rolls and Crepe Paper- This pretty doll will hold your napkins or cutlery for you at thanksgiving dinner. Today we are going to share an idea for making a ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ Dinner Table Napkins or Silverware Holder to use as a decoration at your Thanksgiving dinner table. Below you will find instructions for this Thanksgiving table decoration.
Paper Towel Roll Napkin Rings - These add a decorative flare to your table design.
US Flag Made from Paper Towel Rolls - Learn how to make this simple US Flag to use when celebrating and being patriotic...like at parades.
Paper Towel Roll Sand Castles - Who makes sand castles with cardboard and paper towel rolls (along with the sand)? Well this craft will show you.
Toilet Paper Roll Poinsettias - Make some beautiful Christmas Poinsettias with flattened toilet paper roll strips. Just paint them and stick them together to form a beautiful flower.
How to Make Halloween Napkin Rings for Spooky Table Decorations with Toilet Paper Rolls and Ribbons- Are you looking forward to a special dinner at Halloween? Make some Spooky Spider Napkin rings to ” dress up” your table.
Make a Cardboard Tube and Yarn Tote - Use some yarn to decorate a paper towel roll and make a handle to make a nice scissor and pencil tote.
How to Make a Wood & Cardboard Tube Cup Catching Game - This is a fun boredom-buster type game...find out how to make it with the following instructions.
Toilet Paper Roll Advent Calendars - Use this cool Advent Calendar to count down the days to Christmas.
Cardboard Tubed String Puppets - Dance these puppets around the house with the string that holds it together and controls them.
Christmas Candle Arrangements - Learn how to create this Christmas Candle decoration with a cardboard toilet paper roll, crepe paper, and a few other items.
Abraham
Lincoln to Make with Toilet Paper Rolls - - This is a fun and easy color, cut and paste craft that uses a
toilet paper roll as a base to give the finished craft a three
dimensional effect.
Angel
Tubes -This
adorable angel is made with a toilet paper tube.
Ape or Monkey Toilet Paper Roll Directions for Children - Ape or Monkey Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Bald
Eagle Toilet Paper Roll Making Instructions: Although
this does make a great USA themed craft, it works for any bird and
forest theme (we have bald eagles up here in Canada too). I
love the toilet paper roll crafts that have wings.
Bat
Toilet Paper Roll -Make
this bat from a toilet roll.
BIG Paper Mache Bird -This rather large paper mache bird makes a great friend or a rather nifty pinata and was created wtih balloons, toilet paper rolls, tissue paper, glue, and more.
Box Guitar : This
is an easy way to make a guitar using an old shoe box or tissue box,
rubber bands, scissors, a paper-towel tube, and a pencil.
Canada
Day Wreath Patriotic Canadian Crafts for Children - - This toilet paper roll wreath provides a great way for your
children to decorate the house for Canada Day. We actually hang
ours outside (assuming it isn't raining) during our Canada Day
barbeque.
Canada
Mobile - - This is a simple mobile made up of maple leaves and flags. We
usually create our mobiles by using two straws or sticks taped or
tied in a criss-cross (see picture) or by using one paper towel or
gift wrap roll with all the pieces tied to it (this isn't as 3D a
mobile, but is good for recycling).
Cardboard Tube Bunny -Kids will love seeing these adorable bunnies adorn your holiday table.
Cardboard
Tube Christmas Wreaths -Help
your kids make this unique Holidays wreath which will make for a
great addition to your Christmas decorations!
Chick
Toilet Paper Roll Craft : This is
an easy cut and paste craft that utilizes a toilet paper roll to give
it a three dimensional effect. You can use a piece of a paper
towel roll instead, if you prefer.
Chick
Toilet Paper Roll Craft : Bird Crafts Activities for Kids This is a
simple three dimensional chick craft that is fun for kids to make and
play with.
Circus
Clown Toilet Paper Roll Crafts - I've had
this clown on my to do list for awhile and I've finally finished
him!
Crocodile Toilet Paper Roll Crafts -This is a simple three dimensional crocodile craft good "just for fun" or a reptile theme.
Dalmatian
Dog Toilet Paper Roll : Fire Prevention Crafts for Kids- - You can either make the Dalmatian with the fire hat (for a fire
man's helper) or without. The Dalmatian toilet paper roll craft
is a fun and easy cut and paste craft that uses a toilet paper roll
as a base to give it a three dimensional effect.
Easy
Fold and Cut Star of David - You can use these to decorate wreaths,
hang in a row to make a chain or hang a bunch from a paper towel roll
wrapped in blue construction paper to make a mobile.
Elf
Toilet Roll Crafts -Elf
craft made from a toilet paper roll.
Fairytale
Castle Crafts : Who could resist trying
this gorgeous fairytale castle craft! Easy to make from cardboard
tubes and others scraps, it makes a fantastic desk tidy which will
make any child happy to sit down and do their homework.
Fingerprint
Fall Trees - - This fun autumn themed tree really stands up on its own and is a
fantastic preschool crafts for fall. Kids will enjoy dipping their
fingers in the different colored paints and making the leaves with
their fingerprints. This simple craft is made with materials you most
likely already have on hand, and our printable template makes this
fall craft even easier to create. This toilet paper roll fall tree
makes a great homemade fall decoration as well! Enjoy!
Football
Player Craft -This
football player toilet paper roll craft makes a great project to
occupy kids while parents are watching the game.
Ghostly
Halloween Wreath : Making Ghosts with Arts and Crafts Activities- This
fun Halloween wreath is made with TP rolls.
Goat Toilet Paper Roll -This farm goat is made with a toilet paper roll (and I've been told he'll eat anything!)
Hippopotamus
Toilet Paper Roll Craft : African Arts and Crafts Ideas for Children - This is a cute
three dimensional hippo craft suitable for a jungle theme, mammals or
animals theme, Africa theme or letter H theme.
Horse Toilet Paper Roll -I've included two different template choices (for no particular reason other than that I was having fun drawing!)
Ibex (Wild Goat) Toilet Paper Roll Craft for Children - An ibex is basically a wild goat who lives in the mountains. I made the Ibex so that I'd have a Letter I toilet paper roll animal for the Alphabuddies section.
Jesus Craft : Bible - It may seem a tad odd making
Jesus out of a toilet paper roll, but I think the end result is quite
nice. The craft is made with a toilet paper tube, a printer, a
piece of paper, some crayons, scissors, and glue. I always
prefer to use a heavy paper (like construction paper), but it isn't
necessary.
King TP Roll Crafts - 3 versions : King Queen Prince Princess Crafts for Kids - I've made a few different king templates. You can chose between a teen/early 20's young king, a stern looking middle aged king and an older king depending on the theme you're making the craft to go with.
Kwanzaa
Candle : Kwanzaa Arts and Crafts Ideas for Kids - This
pretend Kwanzaa candle is made with a toilet paper tube, a printer
and a little imagination. It goes well as a table decoration
Lamb Toilet Paper Roll Craft Ideas -This is a simple three dimensional lamb craft that is fun for kids to make and play with. I thought scissors would be cute for a lamb to hold -- they are sheared (get a fancy hair cut) and their wool is used to make clothes, blankets and lots more!
"Lenny" the Leprechaun Saint Patrick's Day -This is a fun and easy cut and paste craft for Saint Patrick's Day. It uses a toilet paper roll as a base to give it a three dimensional effect.
Lincoln Hat Crafts -Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the USA, used to wear a black stovepipe hat. You can make a tiny version of Lincoln's stovepipe hat using a toilet paper tube and black construction paper.
Lion Toilet Paper Roll Craft Idea for Kids - This is a cute three dimensional lion craft that is fun for young children to make and to play with.
Make a Box Towns -This is an easy way to make a toy town using old boxes, cartons, colored paper, scissors, tape, paper tubes, and crayons.
Mary Craft : Bible Story Craft Ideas for Children - Mary is made with a toilet
paper tube, a printer, a piece of paper, some crayons, scissors, and
glue (or tape). I always prefer to use a heavy paper (like
construction paper), but it isn't necessary.
Monkey Toilet Paper Roll Craft Idea for Preschoolers - This is a simple three dimensional monkey craft that is fun for kids to make and play with.
Moose Toilet Paper Roll -This moose can be used for a Forest Animal, a Canada or a Rocky and Bullwinkle theme.
Moses
Toilet Paper Roll Craft - This is a
simple three dimensional craft that is easy and fun for young
children to make and play with.
New
Year’s Eve Noise Makers : How to Make Noise Makers Ideas for Children- My kids
have yet to make it to midnight on New Year’s Eve, but this
year my son is determined to stay up… we’ll see! So in
preparation, we’re gathering our pots, pans, and noise makers
for the big count down. We’ve been crafting these fun Homemade
Noise Makers out of recycled paper
rolls.
Nutcracker
Toilet Roll -Nutcracker
themed figure made from a toilet roll.
Owl
TP Roll Craft : Making Birds Arts and Crafts for Kids This is a fun and easy
color, cut and paste craft that uses a toilet paper roll as a base to
give it a three dimensional effect.
Paper
Mache Dinosaur Bone : You
can make your very own dinosaur bone from a big cardboard tube,
newspaper and flour.
Paper
Towel Roll Snakes : Snake Arts and Crafts Activities - This is a craft and a fun toy all in
one! Preschoolers design their snake and then they can take it for a
“walk” by pulling it along with the yarn.
Paper
Tube Snowman -This
snowman is fun to make for kids and makes a nice Gift for a friend or
relative.
Parrot
Toilet Paper Roll Crafts - - These toilet paper roll crafts represent some of the birds Columbus
and his men may have seen when they first landed off the coast of
South America.
Paper
Tube Castle Crafts Instructions for Kids Preschoolers can use
their imaginations decorating this castle! You can use sequins,
glitter and whatever else you have on hand. You could even paint a
paper plate blue for the moat around the castle.
Peacock
Fan Toilet Paper Roll Craft - This is a
cute three dimensional peacock craft suitable for an India theme,
birds theme, animals theme or letter I theme.
Penguin
Toilet Paper Roll Activity -Very
easy, beautifu and fun.
Pig Toilet Paper Roll Activities -This is a simple three dimensional pig craft that is fun for kids to make and play with.
Pilgrim Toilet Paper Roll Craft for Children - - This is a fun and easy color, cut and paste craft that uses a
toilet paper roll as a base to give it a three dimensional effect.
Pilgrim
Mouse - - This is a fun and easy color, cut and paste craft that uses a
toilet paper roll as a base to give it a three dimensional effect.
Pirate
TP Roll Crafts Activities for Children - We're
rather fond of pirates in our house. Occasionally we even
dress up like them. The pirate is a cute and simple color,
cut and paste craft that uses a toilet paper roll as a base to give
it a three dimensional effect.
Quetzal
with Toilet Paper Roll to Make - - The Quetzal is Guatemala's national bird. It lives in Central and
South America and is near extinction. In ancient times, Aztec and
Mayan people loved the beautiful feathers of this colorful bird. The
feathers served as symbols of wealth and status.
Rain Stick Music - Make these rain sticks with dried beans, corn, or rice and a paper towel roll.
Rhino Toilet Paper Roll Activities - This is a simple three dimensional rhinoceros craft that is fun for kids to make and play with. I thought a horn would be a good thing to hold, since rhinos are most recognizable for the horn on their nose.
Ruth Craft Bible Story Craft Ideas for Children - Ruth is made with a toilet
paper tube, a printer, a piece of paper, some crayons, scissors, and
glue (or tape). I always prefer to use a heavy paper (like
construction paper), but it isn't necessary.
Shamrock Candle Making for St. Patrick's Day - This tp roll candle may improve your luck a bit (or at least brighten up your kitchen table!) Materials required are a toilet paper roll, printer, paper, scissors, crayons and glue.
Shepherd
TP Roll for Bible Arts and Craft Activities - I originally made this
for the story of Cain and Abel, but you could use this craft for any
story that requires a shepherd.
Space
Shuttles to Make with Easy Directions - Get ready to blast off! This Space
Shuttle Craft is an easy project for any space enthusiast. If you
don't have a paper towel roll just roll up a piece of white
construction paper!
Squirrel Toilet Paper Roll Making Directions- This is a fun and easy color, cut and paste craft that uses a toilet paper roll as a base to give the project a three dimensional effect.
Squirrel TP Craft - This is a slightly different toilet paper roll craft - you actually smoosh the the cardboard tube inwards to make the cute shape of the squirrel. Find out how to with the following tutorial.
Statue
of Liberty Torch - Make a Statue of Liberty torch and crown with your kids and dress up
for Fourth of July this year! All you need is some kitchen foil and a
cardboard tube, and some imagination.
Sunflower
to Make with TP Rolls - - These
giant sunflowers are made from small paper plates, a paper towel
tube, sunflower seeds, and construction paper. You can make an entire
bouquet of them for a great gift for summer decoration.
Tiger Toilet Paper Roll - This is a cute three dimensional tiger craft that is fun for young children to make and to play with.
Toilet
Paper Roll Turkey - - This toilet paper roll turkey is a simple, but really cute
Thanksgiving Day craft. Kids will enjoy cutting out the different
color feathers of construction paper and putting the turkey together.
Toilet
Roll Advent Calendar : How to Make Advent Calendars Directions for Children - You
can arrange this from 24 down to 1 (a countdown) or from 1 up to
Christmas.
Toilet
Roll Ox - - This
is our favorite Year of the Ox craft! He's easy to make but so
effective - perfect for decorating the house for Chinese New Year
this year!
Toilet Paper Roll Walnut Squirrels - Make these adorable squirrels with toilet paper rolls, some felt, a walnut, googley eyes, a pom pom, and a few other items.
Tooth
Fairy TP Roll Ideas for Kids - This
is a simple color, cut and paste craft that uses a toilet paper roll
as a base to give it a three dimensional effect.
Totem
Pole Craft - - Make this craft using toilet tissue rolls.
Totem
Pole - - Made by the Tlingit Indians of the Pacific Northwest coast of North
America. Traditionally, each Totem Pole tells the story of a Native
American family's ancestral spirits and family history. Make a Totem
Pole from a paper towel tube.
TP
Roll Parrot : Bird Crafts for Children This TP Roll Parrot is a
fun and colorful Bird Craft for Kids, suitable for Preschoolers on
up. This would also make a great Pirate craft. After all, what's a
Pirate without his companion!
TP
Roll Scarecrow - This TP Roll Scarecrow
is made from construction paper, markers and things you have lying
around the house. It makes a cute Fall or Thanksgiving decoration!
Toilet
Roll Turkey - - Simple and cute - a quick and easy Thanksgiving craft for younger
kids!
TP Toilet Paper Roll Cow - Kids will love to make this toliet paper roll cow. The TP rolls make up the cow's head and body, and 2 egg carton sections make his legs. Cute and inexpensive!
TP Toilet Paper Roll Frog Crafts Project - This adorable TP roll frog is a easy and inexpensive kids craft. If you don't have the 'google eyes' just cut out two circles from white paper and draw in the frog's eye's with a black marker!
Turkey
Fan Toilet Paper Roll Craft Activity This is a
cute three dimensional turkey craft suitable for a Thanksgiving
theme, farm theme, birds theme, animals theme or letter T theme.
Uncle Sam Holding Flag 4th of July Making Instructions- This is a fun and easy color, cut and paste craft that uses a toilet paper roll as a base to give the finished craft a three dimensional effect.
Uncle
Sam Star Toss - Use recycled oatmeal containers and bathroom tissue tubes to create
patriotic decorations AND a fun game for kids on the 4th of July.
Kids toss felt red, white and blue stars through the mouth hole of
the Uncle Sam.
USA Friends - Make yourself one of about 100 possible Independence Day tp roll critters like Blue's Clues, Scooby Doo, Pikachu, a mouse, a hippo,... you get the idea!
USA Patriotic Wreath 4th of July -
This tp roll wreath provides a great way for your children to decorate the house for the Fourth of July or other patriotic American celebration. The diameter of the completed wreath is about 15 inches. This craft is fun for older children (and adults!) - Age 6+.
Wizard
Toilet Paper Roll This is a fun
and simple color, cut and paste paper craft that uses a toilet paper
roll as a base to give it a three dimensional effect.
Wolf Toilet Paper Roll -This is a good craft to make for a number of themes, including the Three Little Pigs and Little Red Ridinghood. It is a simple cut and paste craft that uses a toilet paper roll as a base to give it a three dimensional effect.
Zebra Toilet Paper Roll to Make-This is a simple three dimensional zebra craft for young children to make. It works well for a jungle theme, mammals or animals theme or letter z theme.