Toilet Paper Roll Crafts For Kids

What is something that everyone has in their house and can save lots and lots of?

The answer is toilet paper rolls!

Not such a big deal unless you start thinking about what you can do with those seemingly useless cardboard tubes.  There are plenty of creative craft projects that can turn that common waste item into a fun and functional toy, game or display item.

The following projects are some of the best toilet paper roll crafts for kids that I could find.  All of them will keep your kids busy and help you to recycle those rolls.

1.  Toilet Paper Roll Monsters by Club Chica Circle:

These goofy monsters don't require much more than paint or markers and of course the toilet paper rolls!

2.  Paper Tube Animals by Ziggity Zoom:

There's no end to the variety of animals that can be made using the easy tutorial provided.  All that is required are the paper tubes, an empty cereal box, glue, paint, scissors and markers.

3.  Toilet Paper Roll Caterpillar by Clickacraft:

This caterpillar is adorable and can become as long as a child wants to make it!

4.  Penguin Craft by My Happy Crafts:

These penguins are so adorable.

5.  Toilet Paper Roll Kazoo by CSI Project Kids:

If you don't mind a little noise this kazoo project would be popular with the kids!

6.  Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder by The Moffatt Girls:

Let your kids make their own bird feeders and then watch the variety of birds come in to feed.

Happy Crafting!

Ten Great Toilet Paper Roll Crafts For Kids

I love to recycle and one of the best ways to do that is to use recyclable items in craft projects.  Empty toilet paper rolls are a great item to use because not only are they plentiful but there are tons of fun ideas for kids crafts.

If you are looking for some projects that you can make to use in your home decor, make sure to check out my toilet paper roll crafts for adults at Rustic Crafts and Chic Decor.  You will be amazed at what can be done with a simple paper roll!

Don't worry if you haven't been saving your toilet paper rolls, it certainly doesn't take long to collect a stash once you do start saving.  In no time, you will be able to try one of these fun crafts for kids!

Here are some of the best projects that I found:

Kristen at Bo Bunny  shows how to make these adorable butterflies using toilet paper rolls.  Kids will love these colorful insects to fly around or display.

I love these paper roll binoculars by TLC Family!  What kid wouldn't want to make their very own binoculars and then go out on a nature watching adventure!

A race car would be super fun to design and Mama Jenn shows just how to do it!  Kids can personalize their own cars and then race them against each other for an extra good time.

These cute owls are another fun "pet" that kids can create and play with or display.  The cute design is easy to do with the instructions from Fun Family Tips.

Crafty Crafted shows how to make a fun and zippy toilet paper roll jet.  Kids will love flying these through the air!

Most kids like dogs so this toilet paper craft will be popular!  Creative Designs Kids Crafts gives a step by step tutorial for making this cute dog.

Who can resist these happy penguins by Eco Scrapbook?

If there's ever not enough snow outside - no worries!  Squidoo shows how you can make your own snowman no matter what the weather is outside.  Kids will love adding their own personality to these winter friends.

Preschool Crafts For Kids shows how to make a snake from toilet paper rolls.  Kids can make these as long  as they want and will have fun making a colorful pattern.  Just watch out!  They will probably have the most fun trying to scare you with this one.

Finally, I just love these little party crowns made from toilet paper rolls.  Creative Jewish Mom came up with this idea and it would be perfect for a princess birthday party.  Kids could make the crowns first and then wear them for the rest of the party.

Happy Crafting!