Toilet Paper Roll Fish

Colored paper and cellophane are wrapped around a toilet paper tube to make a colorful fish with georgina giles.  She also adds a yarn string to hang it.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://georginagiles.wordpress.com/2014/01/24/little-hands-make-fish/

Paper crafts for children wraps the toilet paper roll in tissue paper, ties on the tail and and glues on paper fins and eyes.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://www.papercraftsforchildren.com/2011/06/11/paper-roll-fish/

Toilet Paper Roll Bunny

Toilet paper tube get wrapped in decorative scrapbooking paper and given a face and feet with pragente miuda.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.pragentemiuda.org/2012/03/coelhinho-com-rolo-de-papel-higienico.html

Nurture stores makes the bunnies brown and paints on a white face with pink nose.

Get the instructions here:
http://nurturestore.co.uk/easter-bunny-craft

Molly moo crafts makes a version as well.

Get the instructions here:
http://mollymoocrafts.com/toilet-roll-bunnies/

Toilet Paper Roll Vases

Toilet paper tubes turn into vases with this tutorial from filth wizardry.  They glue a circle of cardboard to the bottom to make it a vase and fill it with cardboard cut out flowers with pipe cleaner stems.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.filthwizardry.com/2009/03/cardboard-flowers.html

Plaid kids craft inserts a mini clay pot in the bottom of the roll and paints with crackle paint.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/2011/07/01/QuickEasyPaperVases.aspx

Alanna george has a version for the preschool set.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.alannageorge.com/2011/04/19/how-to-pipe-cleaner-flowers/

St. Patrick's Day Toilet Paper Roll Snake

A toilet paper tube painted green is cut into a snake and topped on a shamrock for this fun St. Patrick's Day craft from karen in mommyland.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kareninmommyland.blogspot.com/2010/03/st-patricks-day-craft.html

Toilet Paper Roll Dioramas

 

Toilet paper tubes take an artistic form thanks to artist Anastassia Elias who inserts images into the tube to make a three dimensional sculpture.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get inspiration here:
http://anastassia-elias.com/view-photo/10/648

The gold jelly bean uses colors in her version and calls them a telescope.

Get the instructions here:
http://thegoldjellybean.com/2012/06/diy-make-your-own-telescope-kids-craft.html

Paper Roll Lincoln Logs

Toilet paper and paper towel tubes make great building toys with some cutting and painting.  Kix cereal shows how to create this upcycled kids craft.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-diy-cardboard-building-logs/

Toilet Paper Roll Pinata

Toilet paper tubes upcycle to cute kitty cat pinatas thanks to the folks at making it blog.  They embelish with the classic pinata fringed tissue paper, but turn up the ends of the tube to create ears and draw a sweet face.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://makingitblog.com/2013/07/14/d-i-y-mini-kitty-pinata/

Toilet Paper Roll Doll House

Create a new home for a little doll or small animal figurine using a toilet paper tube and sticks or other found objects from the outdoors.  Eighteen 25 has the full details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2013/08/woodland-folk-toys.html

Toilet Paper Roll Bird Puppets

Toilet paper rolls transform into cute bird marionettes with red ted art's tutorial using sticks, leaves, paint and yarn.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.redtedart.com/2010/07/21/fall-crafts-leaf-marionette-birds/

Toilet Paper Roll Dragon

TP craft does it again this time turning the roll into a fire breathing dragon.  All you need is some green paint, pom poms, red tissue paper, two black beans and of course googly eyes.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tpcraft.blogspot.com/2011/05/toilet-paper-roll-fire-breathing-dragon.html

Toilet Paper Roll Penguins

Toilet paper tubes transform into penguins for Penguin Awareness Day.

Cindy derosier paints the tube and sticks on foam wings, feet, beak and googly eyes.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2012/01/fun-with-penguins.html

Crafty crafted uses paper for her penguin features.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.crafty-crafted.com/animal-crafts/toilet-paper-roll-penguin/

Super nova mommy pastes on heads for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.supernovamommy.com/2012/12/27/penguin-preschool-craft/

Mamas like me has an orange open beak.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mamaslikeme.com/2012/02/toilet-paper-roll-penguins-penguin.html

Love to sew stuffs the paper around the toilet paper tube.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lovetosew.com/toiletpaperrollpenguincraft.htm

Toilet Paper Tube Menorah

It might seem odd to make a menorah out of toilet paper rolls but it totally works with creative jewish mom's amazing tutorial.  And it doesn't take much, just the tubes, some glue and felt. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2011/11/hanukah-menorah-from-recycled-cardboard-tubes.html

Toilet Paper Roll Thanksgiving Characters

Toilet paper tubes transform into playful Pilgrims and Native Americans with the directions from spoonful.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/village-people

Craft project ideas share a free printable that kids can color and then paste to a toilet paper roll for fun Thanksgiving reenactments.  There's even a turkey on they can glue feathers to.

Get the templates here:
http://www.craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/material-of-the-month/cardboard-tubes-november-2013/1545-thanksgiving-tube-people 

Weird unsocialized homeschools makes a coloring printable as well.

Get the template here:
http://www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com/thanksgiving-printable-crafts/

Crafts by amanda dresses hers up in felt.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2009/11/cardboard-tube-pilgrims-indians-craft.html 

Toilet Paper Roll Washi Tape Houses

Zakka life turns toilet paper rolls into cute little houses using washi tape to decorate the homes. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2013/05/make-washi-tape-village.html

Toilet Paper Roll Wind Sock

Easy preschool crafts turns a toilet paper roll into a wind sock using yarn, construction paper and glue.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/2012/03/toilet-roll-wind-sock-craft-1.html

Jumping Toilet Paper Roll Bugs

Handmade charlotte shares an interactive toy kids can make from toilet paper rolls, black marker and string.  She even includes a template to help make them.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/diy-jumping-jack-bugs/

Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

 

How stuff works turns two toilet paper rolls into binoculars by painting them black, taping with yellow tape, gluing together with wooden beads and tying on a string. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/paper-binoculars.htm

Mom to two posh lil divas has a similar tutorial, except she painting the toilet paper rolls a more vibrant color and wraps them in pretty paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2012/06/summer-fun-tp-roll-binoculars-nature.html

Our big earth has a version as well using rubber bands to secure the binoculars.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ourbigearth.com/2009/04/21/earth-day-crafts-binoculars-mini-journals/ 

Tutu tea parties makes a bare bones version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.tutusteaparties.com/2011/12/diy-childrens-binoculars-using-tp-rolls.html

Pink stripey socks makes them look like sharks by painting them blue and giving them fins, teeth and eyes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2015/02/toilet-roll-shark-binoculars-kids-craft.html

Crafts by amanda makes hers camouflage.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/cardboard-tube-binoculars/

Toilet Paper Tube Cars

Kifli es levendula shows how to take a toilet paper tube, paint it and glue on some wheels and cute embellishments to make a toy car. Although the site is not in English it has lots of detailed photos. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kiflieslevendula.blogspot.com/2011/07/kisautok.html

Mama jenn has a simpler model using bottle caps for wheels and straws to attach them to the tube.

Get the instructions here:
http://mamajenn.com/blog/2009/11/rollin-race-cars-tp-tube-style.html

Nerdy baby adds sails to their version and uses foam wheels with their toilet paper roll cars.

Get the instructions here:
http://nerdybaby.blogspot.com/2012/01/sail-cars-preschool-preview.html

Just be happy life adds cute little star stickers to their wheels.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.justbehappylife.com/2012/07/toilet-paper-tube-cars.html

Milenok makes a colorful version with large wheels.

Get the instructions here:
http://milenok.blogspot.com/2013/02/23.html 

Tpcraft uses plastic bottle caps and straws.

Get the instructions here:
http://tpcraft.blogspot.ca/2011/02/toilet-paper-roll-race-car.html

Make a rocketship from a toilet paper roll

No time for flash cards shares how to turn a toilet paper roll into a rocketship using aluminum foil and tissue paper.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2008/05/1-2-3-blast-off.html

One artsy mama adds a Mickey Mouse and stuffs a fun dice game with instructions inside making it a fun party favor.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2015/01/disney-rocket-party-favors.html

Toilet Paper Roll Bird Houses

Kifli es levendula has the cutest bird houses and has very simple, easy to follow visual instructions.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kiflieslevendula.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/baglyos-papirgurigas-mobil.html

Sew craftkids has pastel version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sew-craftykids.com/diy-toilet-paper-birdhouse/