Last Updated on September 18, 2021 by April
You have probably thrown away many toilet paper rolls wondering what you can do with them. I know that I have! Every time I look at an empty toilet paper roll, I can’t help but feel a little guilty.
After some digging, I recently found out that there are tons of uses for toilet paper rolls that I would’ve never thought of. Cute crafts with toilet paper rolls are surprisingly easy and are a great way to keep your kids busy on a rainy day. So hold onto those empties and get ready to learn about some of the cutest crafts you will ever see!
To get the tutorial, simply click on the name of the craft above its photo.
Advent Calendar
Advent calendars are a great way to keep yourself in the Christmas spirit all December long. Stay in theme with the season of giving by upcycling all those toilet paper rolls you have been saving up.
Airplane
Upgrade your paper planes by using empty toilet paper rolls instead. This red and blue airplane craft is super adorable and will keep kids busy for hours.
Baby Play Station
Keep your babies and toddlers busy with this easy to build baby play station.
Beaker from the Muppets
Remember Beaker? You’re going to love sharing this nostalgic with your children.
Bees
Bring your toilet papercrafts to life by adding some cute googly eyes.
Binoculars
Your kids will love playing make-believe with these little binoculars.
Birdhouse Ornaments
These birdhouse feeders are a unique way to dress up your indoor garden for Easter.
Butterflies
Don’t have a ton of materials on hand? No worries! The only material you may need to go out and buy for this one is a bag of pipe cleaners.
Cacti
Add some color to your home with these plant themed toilet paper rolls!
Castle
Here is a new way to build castles that your kid will love.
Cat
I love practical crafts like this one! Not only is it adorable, but you can also store crafting supplies in it.
Cat Treat Dispenser
Get the family cat involved by making him or her a fun new treat-dispensing toy.
Caterpillar
If your kid loves wearing their crafts, he or she will surely love this hungry caterpillar necklace.
Chicken
These cheerful chicken crafts are sure to put a smile on your kids’ faces.
Christmas Holly Wreath
Let your children help you with the Christmas decorating. They will appreciate feeling like they contributed to the process!
Christmas Ornaments
These sparkling Christmas ornaments look surprisingly expensive!
Christmas Village
Add to your Christmas village by crafting up some adorable carolers.
Confetti Poppers
If you’re getting ready for the Fourth of July, these popper crafts are a great way to keep the kids busy.
Desk Organizer
Who said upcycled crafts have to look cheap? These rustic craft supplies holders really pull a room together.
Dinosaurs
Does your kid love dinosaurs? If not, they may change their minds after making these little paper roll DIYs!
Duct Tape Bracelets
Let your kid express themselves by decorating some stylish paper bracelets.
Elmo and Cookie Monster
Who doesn’t love Sesame Street? This is a great way to introduce your children to some of your favorite childhood TV shows.
Fairy Houses
Fairy gardens are very in right now, and this is an affordable way to get into the trend.
Faux Candles
Decorating for Halloween on a budget is really easy with these fake candles.
Fire Breathing Dragon
This dragon paper roll craft is the coolest! When you blow into the top, it makes the paper flames flare out. It truly is a fire breathing dragon!
Fire Starters
These practical fire starter crafts will help you get the heat you need right when you want it.
Fish
Want fish without the hassle of having to feed them? These colorful sea creatures will help you get your fill.
Fishing Pole
Made the fish and want to do a little fishing role play? This should do the job.
Flower Bouquet
Create some seriously beautiful home decor with these paper flowers.
Flower Print with Petals
Need a little help painting the perfect flowers? This toilet paper craft will allow you to make spot-on flower paintings every time.
Frankenstein
Give your guests the most adorable coin wrapper party favor they’ve ever seen.
Frogs
Decorate your kid’s room with some cute frogs!
Ghost
This easy toilet paper roll craft idea is great for very young children who are getting started with crafting.
Gift Packages
Here is a clever way to wrap your gifts.
Googly Eye People
Toddlers will love making their own people crafts.
Groundhog Day
Getting ready for Groundhog Day? Here is the best way to start the festivities.
Hanging Bats
Hang a few of these cute bat crafts to decorate for Halloween.
Hot Air Balloon
These beautiful air balloons definitely won’t disappoint or fly away from you!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Christmas doesn’t seem complete without the Grinch!
Jumping Bugs
Kids who love bugs will get a kick out of this one.
Kazoos
This science project for kids will help them learn about how sounds work.
Ladybug
Your girls will adore these lovely ladybug crafts.
Leprechauns
Teach your kids all about St. Patrick’s Day as they make these leprechaun crafts.
Letter and Paper Holder
Your kid will feel so much pride after helping you file your important cards!
Little Red Riding Hood
Every kid will read Little Red Riding Hood at some point in their school career. Help them get into reading by making these fun little crafts with them.
Lorax
Lorax fans will surely love these!
Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast had to be one of my favorite Disney movies growing up. Share one of the Disney classics with your kids by showing them this craft.
Maracas
Have a musical kid? They’re sure to shake the heck out of these.
Marble Run with Cardboard Tubes
These runners can be placed on your wall for a fun-filled kids’ activity! Simply run some cars or balls down them.
Marker Scribblers
Your kid will enjoy making plenty of art with their newly crafted tool!
Mice
Minecraft Creeper
Mini Crowns
Minion
Mirror Frame
Monsters
Mushroom
Napkin Rings
Ninjas
Octopus
Olaf from Frozen
Owls
Painting Fireworks
Parakeets
Peanut Butter Bird Feeder
Penguin
Phone Holder
Piñata for Halloween
Pirate and Parrot
Pumpkins
Rabbits
Race Car
Reindeers
Robot
Rocket
Seed Starters
Shape Stamps
Shark
Smart Phone Holder
Snake for Knitting
Snakes
Snowflakes
Snowmen
Space Shuttle
Spring Wreath
Star Wars Characters
String lights
Swans
Teacups
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornaments
The Seven Dwarves
Toy Garage
Trains
Trolls
Tube Lion
Turkeys
Unicorn
Unicorn
Where the Wild Things Are
Yarn Monsters
All of these ideas are super amazing, but I love the paper roll trains idea. Thanks for the post;)