TOILET PAPER ROLL CRAFTS FOR KIDS: Ideas for Easy Arts & Crafts Activities, Instructions, & Projects Using Toilet Paper & Paper Towel Rolls & Cardboard Tubes for children, preschoolers, teens

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. 

Christmas Candy Shakers -Take the toilet paper roll and stuff your candies in it. Then wrap your roll in any kind of wrapping paper and there you have your own candy shaker!

Circus Clown Toilet Paper Roll Crafts - I've had this clown on my to do list for awhile and I've finally finished him! 

Clown Ring Toss : Clown Crafts Ideas for Kids - Liven up your child's birthday party with this easy clown ring toss game made from a cardboard tube and a little imagination.

Crocodile Toilet Paper Roll Crafts -This is a simple three dimensional crocodile craft good "just for fun" or a reptile theme.

Daddy Deggster Egg Crafts Activity -With his paper tube body and glued-on features, this egghead family member will crack your kids up.

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.

Egghead Placeholders : Placeholders - Using a razor-thin sharpie and your best John Hancock, carefully scribble guests' names onto the front of each egg. Make a short tube to set the egg upon by taping two ends of cute scrapbook paper together. Everyone may be seated!

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!

Finger Puppet : Crafts Ideas with Toilet Paper Rolls - Transform a paper tube into an silly clown finger puppet.

Firecracker Napkin and Utensil Holder -This festive project not only looks great on the table but it's functional too! By making this fun craft from cardboard tubes you will be recycling as well.

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!)

Grandpa Gregg Egg -With his paper tube body and glued-on features, this egghead family member will crack your kids up.

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!)

How to Make a Paper Plate Butterflyy - - Instructions for making a butterfly using a paper plate, a toilet tissue roll, and a few other supplies.

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.

Indian Corn Cobs - - Instructions to make a cob of Indian Corn out of a toilet tissue roll.

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. 

Paper Organizer Craft for Schools -This easy-to-make honeycomb-shaped wall shelf is great for holding tiny trinkets. Just add more tubes to show off a larger collection.

Japanese Rain Doll -This tutorial shares how easy it is to make this Japanese rain doll out of cardboard tubes and paper.

Kaleidoscopes : How to Make Easy Kaleidoscopes Instructions for Kids - Easy wonderful toy to make out of paper toilet tubes.

Karate Crafts - This "Karate Kid" 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.

Leopard-Spot Doll Chairs - - Turn cardboard rolls into magnificent miniature furniture! Perch stuffed animals or dolls on these decorative chairs. WARNING: This chair is for decoration only. Cardboard does not support a child's weight.

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.

Make a Toilet Paper Roll Octopus : Octopus Crafts Ideas for Children - If you’re like me (and you should hope you’re not), you’ve got a lot of cardboard tubes from spent toilet paper rolls laying around the house. What to do, what to do?

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. 

Mom Peggy Egg Crafts : TP Roll & Paper Towel Roll Crafts- With her paper tube body and glued-on features, this egghead family member will crack your kids up.

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.

Multicolor Binoculars : Making Binoculars - Turn two rolls of cardboard into magical multicolor binoculars. A fun Columbus Day craft that kids will love to build and explore with - just like Dora!

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.

Not-So-Scary TP Snakes : Snake - Everyone will have fun with this Not-So-Scary Snake make from a toilet paper cardboard tube.

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 Christmas Trees -Miniature Christmas trees using a cardboard toilet paper roll, construction paper, and a few other supplies.

Paper Mache Dinosaur Bone : You can make your very own dinosaur bone from a big cardboard tube, newspaper and flour.

Paper Roll Corn Ears - - Indian corn comes in many different colors. Show the children how to break off the kernels and then sort them by color. Make a toilet paper roll corn ear for each color.

Paper Roll Skeleton : Make Spooky Skeletons for Halloween - Collect those toilet paper and towel rolls for a great holiday decorating project-- make paper roll skeletons for Halloween!

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.

Party Popper Parade Instructions - Follow these directions and you can create party supplies using a toilet paper roll. Not only do these make colorful party decorations but they also double as party favors when you fill them with small treats.

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 Spyglasses Activities for Children- A pirate spyglass made from one kitchen towel roll

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.

Pumpkin Rol Toilet Paper Making- - Give your extra toilet tissue a festive look this Halloween.

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.

Rainsticl Easy Making Instructions - - According to South American legend, rainsticks are played to serenade the gods as a reminder that rain is welcomed. Rainsticks are traditionally made from hollow cactus wood, thorns and pebbles. Our version is made from a cardboard tube, tinfoil and popcorn kernels.

Recycled Cardboard Tube Scarecrow - - This fun recycled craft made from a paper towel roll and scrap fabrics and felts is an adorable project for Fall. Gather the kids around, pull out the craft supplies and get cracking on your own scarecrows! 

Recycled Sea Life Creatures : Octopus Crafts for Kids - Make an octopus, squid and a sea anemone from recycled cardboard tubes.

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.

Ribbon Wrapped Napkin Rings - Lend a cheerful touch to your Christmas dinner table with this Ribbon wrapped napkin rings craft. Since it uses paper towel tubes this craft also provides kids with a great introduction to the idea of recycling.

Robot Racer Rubber Band Car - This site will show you how to build a Robot Racer. The robot racer is a fast, fun, easy-to-build elastic band car. The car uses recycled tubes, bottle tops and even recycled elastic bands for that eco-friendly feel. Enjoy!

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.

Simple Recycled Butterfly - - In these days of recycling, crafters are looking for projects that incorporate this environmental consideration. Here is a way to recycle toilet tissue rolls, paper towel rolls and wrapping paper cardboard rolls. Size determines which one you choose.

Snow Mobile - Showcase your favorite winter sports with this one-of-a-kind Snow Mobile. Recycle cardboard tubes and milk cartons into heart-warming art projects!

Spaceship Arts and Crafts Ideas for Kids - Fun craft for every age, includes a paper towel roll and an egg carton!

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.

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.

Thanksgiving Character Puppets - - Make Thanksgiving characters from cardboard toilet paper rolls.

This Little Piggy CD - Instructions to make a pig face out of old Cds and a bathroon tissue roll.

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 Binoculars to Make - Hunt down some fun with these TP binoculars.

Toilet Paper Roll Bracelet This is a very simple, creative recycling project children will love. It's very quick to make and fun for kids of all ages. The best part is it's made with scraps most of us have around the house. 

Toilet Paper Roll Indian Hat Craft - - You won't believe how easy it is to make this fun Thanksgiving place card holder that looks like an Indian headband.

Toilet Paper Roll Pilgrim Hat - - You won't believe how easy it is to make this fun Thanksgiving place card holder that looks like a Pilgrim's hat.

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!

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!

Tube Angel : Christmas Angel Making Activities- Easy to do tube angel.

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.

Tube Racers : How to Make a Racing Car from Toilet Paper Tubes - How can you turn a toilet paper tube into a hot rod? Take this idea for a spin.

Tube Santa Clause Making Ideas for Children - A fun Christmas treat holder.

Tube Snowman to Make for Winter Family Fun - Fun way to make a snowman.

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.

Wrapping Tube Track - - With just a few snips here and some duct tape there, an empty wrapping-paper tube revs back to life as a double track - the ideal venue for racing balls or toy cars, and one that's perfectly engineered for solo play.

Yarn Jar - Make your own yarn jar with Empty glass jar, tissue box or toilet paper tube; 4 oz Elmer's Glue; white yarn; food coloring

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.