
You can breathe new life into old toilet paper holders with a little creativity. With a few simple materials and some imagination, you can turn them into unique and functional decorations for your home.
For kids, toilet paper holder crafts are a great way to encourage creativity and fine motor skills. In fact, one project, the "Toilet Paper Holder Bird Feeder", uses the holder as a base for a bird feeder that can be hung from a tree, attracting birds and adding a touch of nature to your backyard.
Adults can also have fun with toilet paper holder crafts, like the "Mason Jar Vase" project, which transforms the holder into a beautiful vase for fresh flowers or greenery.
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Toilet Paper Holder Crafts
Toilet Paper Holder Crafts are a great way to reuse and recycle old toilet paper rolls. You can create a caterpillar pen holder to keep your kids' pens and pencils organized.
The caterpillar pen holder can be made using old toilet rolls and is a fun and easy DIY project. You can find the full guide to creating this cute little guy from Tratatuha.
If you're looking for more creative ideas, you can also try making marionettes using toilet paper rolls. We LOVE making marionettes and have created many fun designs, including Giraffe marionettes and Autumn Leaf Birds Marionettes.
Here are some examples of toilet paper roll marionettes:
- Giraffes Can’t Dance puppets
- Autumn Leaf Birds Marionettes
- Sausage Dog Marionette
- TP Roll Unicorn Marionette
Marionettes
We love making marionettes, and one of our favorite materials to use is toilet paper rolls. We've made marionettes out of cardboard tubes before, like our Giraffe marionettes.
These marionettes can be quite whimsical, like our TP Roll Unicorn Marionette. We even love seeing how our readers decorate their own marionettes, like the photos on Instagram for the unicorn one.
You can make a variety of marionettes using toilet paper rolls, such as Autumn Leaf Birds Marionettes or a Sausage Dog Marionette like Victor van Krumm Dog.
5 Minute
5 Minute Crafts with TP Rolls are perfect for busy days. You can create something cute and simple in just a few minutes.
A cardboard roll can be transformed into a sweet Simple Doodle Owl in just 5 minutes. This is a great option when you're short on time.
The TP Roll Mouse is another quick and easy craft that can be made in minutes. It's also a great favour box, and you can even turn it into a Mouse King for a Nutcracker playset.
These little treats can also be used as TP Roll Bunny Boxes, making great little treat boxes.
You can also make a Pumpkin Seed Owl, a unique and creative craft.
If you want to make something more functional, you can create a TP Roll Wrist "Watch" in just a few minutes.
Here are some ideas for 5 minute crafts with TP Rolls:
- Simple Doodle Owl
- TP Roll Mouse
- TP Roll Bunny Box
- Pumpkin Seed Owl
- TP Roll Wrist "Watch"
Organizers
Toilet paper rolls are incredibly versatile, and one of the best ways to repurpose them is to make organizers. You'll be amazed at how many you can collect in just a week or two.
You can use these rolls to create a Cardboard Tube CASTLE Desk Tidy, which is a fun and functional way to keep your workspace tidy.
Making a Trinket Display Case is another great idea – it's perfect for showcasing your kids' small collectibles and keeping them organized.
A Colourful TP Roll Desk Tidy is a great way to add some personality to your workspace while keeping your desk clutter-free.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Cardboard Tube CASTLE Desk Tidy
- Trinket Display Case
- Colourful TP Roll Desk Tidy
TP Play Sets & Toys
You can create a variety of fun play sets and toys using toilet paper rolls. These can be used to bring stories to life and encourage imaginative play.
Some examples of TP Roll Toys and Play sets include a Hospital Play Set, which can be made with simple cardboard tube characters and googly eyes. This play set can keep kids busy for hours.
Kids can also make a TP Roll Mouse, which can be used as a favor box as well. Another option is the TP Roll Mini Beasts, which can be made with glitter glue and googly eyes.
Here are some more examples of TP Roll Play Sets & Toys:
- Toilet Paper Roll Nutcracker and friends set
- TP Roll Sheep
- Friendly Monsters
- Castles & Men
- TP Roll Mermaids
- Kings and Queens Playset
- Robot
- TP Roll Umbrella Craft
- TP Roll Zoo Play set
- TP Roll Snake
- DIY Sidewalk chalk
- TP Roll Dragon
These play sets can be inspired by books, movies, or even just your child's imagination.
Bowling Game
The Bowling Game is a fun and creative way to reuse toilet roll tubes. You can make one by upcycling the tubes, and it's surprisingly easy to do.
Kids will have a blast playing the Bowling Game, but just make sure they're not playing near any priceless vases.
Autumn
As the seasons change, it's a great time to get creative with toilet paper roll crafts. You can make a Leaf Birds Marionette, perfect for hanging in a window or on a wall.
Making crafts with toilet paper rolls is a great way to get kids involved in the creative process. No paint is needed for one of the projects, a Cutest of cute Toilet Paper Roll Scarecrow that's so fun and mess-free.
To add a spooky touch to your home, consider making a TP Roll Witch & Cat or a Toilet Paper Bat Pinata. These projects are perfect for Halloween, but can also be adapted for other autumnal celebrations.
If you're looking for a more subtle autumnal decoration, a Simple Doodle Owl is a great option. You can also use this design as a Thanksgiving craft, moving over the traditional turkey decorations.
Here are some fun and easy toilet paper roll crafts to make for autumn:
- Leaf Birds Marionettes
- Cutest of cute Toilet Paper Roll Scarecrows
- TP Roll Witch & Cat
- Simple Doodle Owl
Cute Easter Ideas
Crafting with toilet paper rolls is a great way to get creative and have fun.
You can make a Cute Easter Bunny by transforming toilet paper rolls into adorable bunnies with colorful cardstock paper and paint.
Adding cute accessories to your bunnies can inspire your creativity and make them even more special.
Toilet paper rolls can also be used to make other cute Easter crafts.
Okay, now that we know how to get started, let's get crafting and make some adorable Easter creations!
Animal Crafts
Animal crafts are a great way to get creative with toilet paper rolls. You can turn them into adorable animals, like lions, groundhogs, and orangutans, using various craft techniques.
One of the easiest animal crafts is the Love Struck Lion Craft, which involves decorating a toilet paper roll with paint and other materials to create a cute lion face. You can also make a Groundhog Toilet Paper Roll for Groundhog Day, or a Toilet Paper Roll Orangutan for a fun and educational craft.
Other animals you can make with toilet paper rolls include bunnies, frogs, and cats. The Bunny toilet roll crafts are perfect for Easter, and you can find tutorials online to help you get started. For example, you can print a bunny template, color it, and then tape it to your toilet paper roll.
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Animal
Animal crafts are a great way to get creative and have fun with kids. You can make a wide range of animals using toilet paper rolls, from cute bunnies to colorful birds.

For Easter, you can create bunny toilet roll crafts, which are perfect for decorating the house or giving as gifts. You can find tutorials online, such as the one from Prima, which shows you how to create colorful bunnies using cardstock paper and paint.
If you're looking for something a bit more unique, you can try making a caterpillar pen holder using a toilet roll. This is a great upcycling project that will keep your kids' pens and pencils tidy.
Other animals you can make using toilet paper rolls include snakes, owls, and even dragons. The Kids Craft Room has a tutorial on how to create a cute jungle snake, while Curious and Geeks shows you how to make adorable owls.
Here's a list of some fun animal crafts you can make using toilet paper rolls:
- Bunny (Prima, Simple Everyday Mom)
- Caterpillar pen holder (Tratatuha)
- Jungle snake (Kids Craft Room)
- Owl (Curious and Geeks)
- Dragonfly (Kids Craft Room)
These crafts are not only fun to make, but they're also great for teaching kids about different animals and their habitats. So why not get creative and start making some animal crafts today?
Bird Feeder
Birds love to visit bird feeders, and it's a great way to attract them to your garden. Kids can have lots of fun assembling a bird feeder toilet roll craft.
These bird feeder crafts are a wonderful way to introduce kids to wildlife. The little ones might need a hand assembling this one, but once you've finished it's a great way to learn about different birds.
Birds are attracted to gardens with bird feeders, so it's a great way to create a bird-friendly environment.
Jellyfish
Jellyfish are a fun and easy animal to craft with kids. You can use any colours and any yarn to create your unique jellies.
These crafts are perfect for a cute underwater scene. You can hang them from the ceiling in the kids' bedrooms to create a whimsical atmosphere.
Making jellyfish crafts is a great way to get creative and have fun with the little ones.
Train
Making a train craft is a fun and easy way to get creative. You can use toilet roll tubes to create the train itself.
Recycling is a great way to get started, as you can use toilet roll tubes and milk carton tops to make the train and its wheels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you sanitize toilet paper rolls for crafts?
Sanitize toilet paper rolls for crafts by baking them in a preheated oven at 170-200°F (77-93°C) for 20 minutes. This simple method kills bacteria and germs, making them safe for creative projects.
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