Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscope

Multiples and more upcycles a toilet paper roll and paper towel roll and brings on the fireworks by turning them into a great kaleidoscope in honor of the fourth July. The directions also call for mirrored paper, a plastic cup and felt. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.multiplesandmore.com/crafting-with-kids/crafting-with-kids-4th-of-july/

 

Kix cereal's version doesn't necessarily call for a toilet paper roll, but does call for a card board tube.  

Get the instructions here:

http://kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-kix-kaleidoscope/

Butterfly Valentines

The examiner shows how to take a toilet paper roll, pipe cleaner and construction paper and make a cute valentine.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.examiner.com/article/valentine-crafts-for-toddlers

Easy child crafts use lots of cut out hearts on their version.

Get the instructions here:
 http://www.easy-child-crafts.com/toilet-paper-roll-butterfly.html

Toilet Paper Roll Hanukkah Menorah

Joyfully jewish shares a Hanukkah craft making a menorah out of toilet paper roll tubes, popsicle sticks, and gold paper.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://joyfuljewish.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/cardboard-tube-chanukiah/

Creative jewish mom uses glitter.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/11/hanukkah-kids-craft-a-glittery-menorah-with-a-little-help-from-mom.html

Thanksgiving Turkey Napkin Holder

Baby dickey shares a toilet paper roll craft meet hand cut outs craft to make a cute turkey napkin holder.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://babydickey.com/2011/11/10/thanksgiving-craft-ideas/

Spoonful provides a template for kids to cut out and make a turkey napkin ring.

Get the template here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/turkey-napkin-holders

Alpha mom shares a printable turkey napkin ring as well but this one the kids can color in.  She also has a coloring crayon pocket.

Get the template here:
 http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/thanksgiving-crafts-for-the-kids-table/

The country chic cottage uses a bottle cap for her napkin holder.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2013/10/diy-bottle-cap-turkey-napkin-rings.html?m=1 

Cindy derosier uses paper turkeys.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-napkin-rings.html 

Everyday dishes prints hers onto cardstock.

Get the template here:
http://everydaydishes.com/holiday/printable-turkey-napkin-rings/

Toilet Paper Roll Turkey

Thifty crafty girl uses toilet paper rolls and paper plates, paint and paper to create cute turkeys for Thanksgiving.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thriftycraftygirl.com/2011/11/24-days-of-thanksgiving-obligatory-kids.html

 

All kids network's version uses cut out paper feathers and a glued on paper beak and feet.  They use googly eyes but drawn on eyes would work as well.

Get the instructions here:

http://allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/thanksgiving/toilet-paper-roll-turkey.asp

A pinterest page dresses up the turkeys with rather fanciful bow ties. 

Mess for less uses glitter.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.messforless.net/2011/11/paper-roll-turkey.html

Ghost Eyes

Thrifty craft girl has a cute idea for making ghost eyes popping out of the bushes using toilet paper rolls and Christmas lights.  You could also use glow sticks.  Kids will have fun creating all of the different eye shapes.

Good for ages six and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thriftycraftygirl.com/2011/10/31-days-of-halloween-eyes-in-bushes.html

Rust sunshine has more eye shape ideas at their blog.

Get the instructions here:
http://rustsunshine.blogspot.com/2012/10/glowing-eyes.html

How to Make a Mummy

TPcraft has the cutest tutorial for how to make a mummy using an empty toilet paper roll and gauze tape.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tpcraft.blogspot.com/2011/10/toilet-paper-roll-mummy.html

Mommy saves uses crepe paper with the toilet paper roll to make her mummy.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mommysavers.com/halloween-kids-craft-toilet-paper-roll-pals/

See vanessa craft uses gauze and stuffs the treats inside covering the bottom with gauze as well so they don't fall out.

Get the instructions here:
http://seevanessacraft.com/2013/10/20-crafty-days-of-halloween-mummy-treat-holders/ 

She knows uses really large googly eyes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811038/mummy-treat-containers-craft 

Everyday is an occasion twists the toilet paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydayisanoccasion.com/mummy-halloween-crafts-tutorial-free/  

Creative me inspired you fills them with candy.

Get the instructions here:
http://creativemeinspiredyou.com/paper-tube-mummy-candy-boxes/

Toilet Paper Roll Gnomes

Apartment therapy shared an adorable way to make mini garden gnomes using toilet paper tubes, water cooler cone cups and paint.  There's something about gnomes that just make them so cute.  If you're going to keep them indoors you could also use glue and cotton balls to enhance the gnome beards.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-make-mini-garden-gnomes-170054