Toilet paper rolls are one of those things I used to toss without a second thought—until I realized just how many surprisingly cute (and actually useful) crafts you can make with them.
They’re free, easy to work with, and somehow lend themselves to everything from kids’ art projects to seasonal decorations.
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Plus, there’s something satisfying about turning what would’ve been recycling into some pretty cool toilet paper roll craft ideas.
Whether you’re crafting with kids on a rainy afternoon or looking for a budget-friendly DIY, this is one supply you’ll never underestimate again.
1. Robot Toilet Roll Craft
CREDIT: MADE TO BE A MOMMA
These little bots are bursting with personality and color. Perfect for letting kids get creative with buttons, foil, and pipe cleaners.
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2. Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft
CREDIT: ARTSY CRAFTSY MOM
These adorable little pigs are almost too cute to toss in the barnyard! A bit of pink paper, googly eyes, and you’ve got a whole herd.
3. Paper Roll Cat Pencil Holder
CREDIT: HELLO WONDERFUL
This clever kitty isn’t just cute – it’s useful too! Keep pencils, crayons, or markers tidy while adding a dose of feline charm to your desk.
4. 6 Farm Animals
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A whole barnyard made from toilet paper rolls? Yes, please! Kids can create their own farmyard stories with these cuties.
5. Fire Breathing Dragon Craft
CREDIT: ONE LITTLE PROJECT
Who knew a toilet paper roll could breathe fire? Kids will love huffing and puffing to see the “flames” dance.
6. Frog & Fly Game
CREDIT: MESSY LITTLE MONSTER
This craft is also a game! See how many times your frog can catch the fly – no swamp required.
7. Toilet Paper Roll Bowling Game
CREDIT: COLOR MADE HAPPY
Rainy day boredom? Gone. This DIY bowling set is colorful, fun, and perfect for kids to play indoors without breaking the lamps.
8. Olaf Toilet Paper Roll Craft
CREDIT: SIMPLE EVERYDAY MOM
“Do you want to build a snowman?” Even better, do you want to make one out of a toilet paper roll? Frozen fans will melt.
9. Paper Roll Chicks
CREDIT: ONE LITTLE PROJECT
These chirpy chicks are bright, cheerful, and ready for spring. They’d make a great Easter table decoration too!
10. Unicorn Toilet Paper Roll Craft
CREDIT: FUN MONEY MOM
Glitter, rainbows, and a magical horn – what’s not to love? This unicorn is sure to make any day more sparkly.
11. Wizard Toilet Paper Roll Craft with Wand and Stars
CREDIT: ONE LITTLE PROJECT
Cast a crafty spell with this whimsical wizard, complete with a pointy hat, glittery wand, and flowing paper beard.
12. Toilet Paper Roll Monsters
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Googly eyes, funny hair, and big smiles make these monster crafts equal parts silly and adorable.
13. Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars
CREDIT: MADE WITH HAPPY
Spot adventure anywhere with these colorful binoculars made from toilet paper rolls—perfect for backyard explorers.
14. Bright Blue and Green Peacock Toilet Paper Roll Craft
CREDIT: EASY PEASY AND FUN
Show off your crafty feathers with this peacock project, featuring a vibrant tail made from curled paper strips.
15. Paper Tube Cactus Craft
CREDIT: HELLO WONDERFUL
Brighten any space with these cheerful paper cacti—no watering required, just endless cuteness.
16. Horton Hears a Who Dr Seuss Craft
CREDIT: ARTSY CRAFTSY MOM
This adorable elephant craft brings the magic of Dr. Seuss to life with big floppy ears, a sweet trunk, and a colorful flower.
17. Paper Pencil Tube Craft
CREDIT: HELLO WONDERFUL
Turn your empty rolls into giant pencils that double as holders for markers, crayons, or colored pencils—perfect for back-to-school fun.
18. Rapunzel Princess Toilet Paper Roll Craft
CREDIT: RUFFLES AND RAINBOOTS
Let down your hair! This Rapunzel craft is full of fairy-tale charm, from her golden braid to her big happy smile.
19. Butterfly Toilet Paper Roll Bracelets Craft
CREDIT: THE BEST IDEAS FOR KIDS
Add some sparkle to playtime with these butterfly bracelets, decorated with pretty paper wings and shiny gems.
20. Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly
CREDIT: THE BEST IDEAS FOR KIDS
These button-winged butterflies are bursting with color and personality—fun to make and even more fun to display.
21. Paper Roll Apple Core Craft
CREDIT: NON-TOY GIFTS
These sweet apple cores made from toilet paper rolls and cupcake liners are a fruity, fun craft for kids.
22. Toilet Paper Roll Crayons
CREDIT: THE BEST IDEAS FOR KIDS
Bright and happy crayon characters from toilet paper rolls make a fun desk decoration.
23. Worm Pencil Holder
CREDIT: MESS FOR LESS
A cheerful green worm made from toilet paper rolls keeps all your pencils in one spot.
24. Toilet Paper Roll Yarn Monsters
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Wrap toilet paper rolls in yarn, add goofy eyes, and design your own silly monster crew.
25. Toilet Paper Roll Bat Craft
CREDIT: SIMPLE EVERYDAY MOM
A spooktacular bat craft with big eyes and colorful wings — great for Halloween decorating.
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26. Toilet Paper Roll R2D2 Craft
CREDIT: FROSTING AND GLUE
A Star Wars-inspired R2D2 craft that’s out of this galaxy.
27. Toilet Paper Roll Popsicles
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These painted popsicle crafts look good enough to eat (but don’t!) — great for summer pretend play.
28. Paper Roll Firefly
CREDIT: ONE LITTLE PROJECT
Make a glowing firefly using a toilet paper roll, paper wings, and a battery tea light — magical for summer nights!
29. Cardboard Tube Jellyfish
CREDIT: CRAFTS BY AMANDA
Turn a toilet paper roll into an adorable jellyfish with colorful tentacles and googly eyes — perfect for an under-the-sea craft day!
30. Toilet Paper Roll Crab
CREDIT: FUN MONEY MOM
Create a cute crustacean with pipe cleaner legs and claws — perfect for ocean-themed play.
31. Toilet Paper Roll Scarecrow
CREDIT: RED TED ART
These cheerful scarecrows are a great fall craft idea! Using straw, buttons, and bright paper, kids can create adorable toilet paper roll scarecrows that are too cute to scare away any birds.
32. Humpback Whale Toilet Paper Roll Craft
CREDIT: SIMPLE EVERYDAY MOM
Make a splash with this bright blue whale craft! A fun ocean-themed project that’s perfect for summer or under-the-sea activities.
33. Toilet Paper Roll Piñata
CREDIT: KIMINSPIRED DIY
Turn a toilet paper roll into a mini piñata packed with candy surprises! With colorful fringed tissue paper, this craft is perfect for parties, celebrations, or just a sweet DIY treat.
34. Mother’s Day Bear Craft
CREDIT: HELLO WONDERFUL
This cute bear holds a special photo, making it the perfect keepsake gift for Mother’s Day or any occasion.
35. Toilet Paper Roll Bunny
CREDIT: THE BEST IDEAS FOR KIDS
Hop into Easter crafting with these fluffy-eared bunny rolls! Simple, sweet, and perfect for spring fun.
36. Zebra Toilet Paper Roll Craft
CREDIT: EASY PEASY & FUN
Black-and-white stripes never looked so fun! This zebra craft uses toilet paper rolls and pipe cleaners to create a wild and wacky safari friend kids will love.
37. Cardboard Tube Tiger Craft
CREDIT: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN
These stripy tiger rolls are adorable and a great way for kids to practice painting and drawing animal patterns.
38. Toilet Paper Roll Forky Craft
CREDIT: SIMPLE EVERYDAY MOM
Toy Story fans will love making their very own Forky! With pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and a toilet paper roll body, this craft brings the quirky spork character to life in a fun new way.
39. Toilet Roll Ninjas
CREDIT: KIDS ACTIVITIES
Hi-yah! These stealthy little ninjas are a super fun toilet roll craft. Wrapped in colorful paper and armed with straws as swords, they’re ready for some action-packed playtime.
40. Tissue Paper and Cardboard Tube Flower Craft
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Bright, bold, and cheerful—these giant tissue paper flowers are a great spring or Mother’s Day project.
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41. Toilet Paper Roll Cactus
CREDIT: THE BEST IDEAS FOR KIDS
This cactus craft is prickly-cute! A no-water-needed plant project that’s fun to decorate with googly eyes.
42. Toilet Paper Roll Clothespin Puppets
CREDIT: MOMS AND CRAFTERS
Bring your crafts to life with these hilarious clothespin puppets! Made from toilet paper rolls, yarn, and goofy faces, kids can open and close their mouths for endless silly storytelling fun.
43. Valentine Love Bug Craft
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Spread love with these cute Valentine’s Day love bugs! Decorated with hearts, crowns, and pipe cleaner arms, these toilet paper roll critters make the sweetest little gift or classroom project.
RELATED: 35 Valentine’s Day Crafts That Go Beyond Just Cutting Out Hearts
44. Toilet Paper Roll Easter Bunny Craft
CREDIT: THE DIY DREAMER
Hop into Easter with these adorable pastel bunny crafts! With just a few snips and some colorful paper, kids can transform toilet rolls into sweet little rabbits perfect for spring.
45. Cardboard Roll Snake Craft
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Slither into creativity with this colorful snake craft! With patterned paper wrapped around cardboard rolls and a little red tongue, kids can make their own not-so-scary snake buddy.
46. Toilet Paper Roll Pikachu Craft with Free Template
CREDIT: FROSTING AND GLUE
Pika, Pika! This toilet paper roll Pikachu is the ultimate Pokémon craft for kids. With its bright yellow body and happy face, it’s an electrifyingly fun way to recycle.
47. Toadstool House Lanterns
CREDIT: MOMS AND CRAFTERS
Turn toilet rolls into magical fairy toadstool houses that double as lanterns—perfect for imaginative play.
48. Cardboard Tube Batman
CREDIT: CRAFTS BY AMANDA
Turn a simple toilet roll into Gotham’s favorite hero! This Batman craft is easy, fun, and perfect for little superhero fans.
49. Minion Toilet Paper Roll Craft
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Bring the silly Minions to life with just a few scraps of paper! A hilarious and easy craft kids will love.
50. Recycled Toilet Paper Roll Birdhouse
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Colorful and eco-friendly, these mini birdhouses look adorable hanging on display. A creative way to reuse toilet rolls!
51. Minecraft Steve Toilet Paper Roll Craft
CREDIT: CONSERVA MOM
Gamers will love this DIY Minecraft Steve! Using printable templates, kids can build their own blocky hero straight from the game.
52. Toilet Paper Roll Lorax Craft
CREDIT: ARTSY CRAFTSY MOM
Inspired by Dr. Seuss, this Lorax craft is both fun and meaningful. A playful way to talk about caring for the earth.
53. Cardboard Roll Gingerbread Man Craft
CREDIT: OUR KID THINGS
Turn toilet rolls into cute gingerbread friends! With buttons, paper, and markers, kids can create festive decorations perfect for Christmas fun.
54. Hello Kitty Toilet Paper Roll Craft
CREDIT: HAWAII TRAVEL WITH KIDS
This adorable Hello Kitty craft is a must for fans. Simple and sweet, it’s a fun way to bring the beloved character to life.
55. Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder
CREDIT: FIREFLIES AND MUDPIES
Give nature a treat with this eco-friendly bird feeder! Just add seeds to a toilet roll and hang it outside for feathered friends.
56. Cardboard Tube Rainbow Blowers
CREDIT: KIDS CRAFT ROOM
Bring some color to playtime with these rainbow blowers! Kids will love watching the paper streamers dance as they run around.
57. Simple Cardboard Tube Flower Craft
CREDIT: MY JOY FILLED LIFE
Brighten up any day with these cheerful cardboard tube flowers. A colorful springtime craft that makes lovely handmade décor.
58. Toilet Paper Roll Corn Cob
CREDIT: HISPANA GLOBAL
Celebrate harvest season with sparkly corn cob crafts! This creative idea is perfect for Thanksgiving decorations.
59. Toilet Paper Roll Shamrock Creature
CREDIT: KIX CEREAL
Bring the luck of the Irish to craft time! These shamrock buddies are a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day activity.
60. Toilet Paper Roll Rocket Craft for Kids & Preschoolers
CREDIT: RED TED ART
Blast off into fun with this rocket craft! With flames made of tissue paper, kids can imagine zooming through space.
61. Paper Mushroom House Craft
CREDIT: ARTSY CRAFTSY MOM
Turn toilet paper rolls into magical mushroom houses! With bright paper cutouts and whimsical details, this craft is perfect for fairy garden lovers and imaginative play.
62. Coiled Cardboard Tube Rainbow Mobile
CREDIT: CRAFTS BY AMANDA
Brighten up any room with this cheerful rainbow mobile! Made from toilet paper rolls and colorful streamers, it’s a fun way for kids to explore colors and add a splash of happiness to their space.
63. Spring Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
CREDIT: MADE TO BE A MOMMA
Transform simple toilet paper rolls into adorable spring critters! From bees and butterflies to ladybugs, these colorful creations are a fun way to welcome the season.
RELATED: 12 Adorable Bee Crafts For Kids
64. DIY 4th of July Confetti Poppers
CREDIT: HAPPINESS IS HOMEMADE
Celebrate in style with these easy DIY confetti poppers! Using toilet paper rolls, kids can create festive party favors that are perfect for birthdays, New Year’s Eve, or any fun occasion.
65. Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft (+Free Printable Template)
CREDIT: MOMMY MADE THAT
This little fox craft is as cute as can be! With orange paper and a few simple shapes, kids can bring this woodland animal to life using just a toilet paper roll.
66. Valentine’s Day Treat Poppers
CREDIT: MUST HAVE MOM
Spread the love with these Valentine’s Day treat poppers! Made from toilet paper rolls, they can be filled with candy, trinkets, or sweet notes for a festive holiday surprise.