26/06

Arts and Crafts, Lifestyle, Sustainability

5 Creative and Fun Crafts to Make with Toilet Paper Rolls

Are you looking for a fun and eco-friendly way to keep your

Are you looking for a fun and eco-friendly way to keep your kids entertained? Look no further than your bathroom! Those empty toilet paper rolls that usually end up in the recycling bin can be transformed into amazing crafts. Not only will your children have a blast making these projects, but they’ll also be developing their creativity and fine motor skills. Here are five creative and fun crafts to make with toilet paper rolls.

 

1.Toilet Paper Roll Monsters
Turn those toilet paper rolls into silly monsters! Let your kids paint the rolls in bright colours and then add googly eyes, yarn for hair, and construction paper teeth. They can even give their monsters silly names and create stories about them. This craft is perfect for imaginative play and storytelling.

 

2.Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars
Go on a backyard safari with homemade binoculars! Glue two toilet paper rolls together side by side and punch a hole on each side. Attach a string through the holes so your child can wear their binoculars around their neck. Let them decorate the binoculars with stickers, washi tape, or markers. Now they’re ready to explore and spot wildlife!

 

3.Toilet Paper Roll Stampers
Create unique artwork with toilet paper roll stampers. Cut the rolls into different shapes, such as stars, hearts, or circles. Dip the rolls into paint and then stamp them onto paper to make colourful patterns. You can even use this technique to make custom wrapping paper or greeting cards.

 

4.Toilet Paper Roll Rocket Ships
Blast off into space with toilet paper roll rocket ships! Cover the rolls with construction paper or paint them in metallic colours. Add paper fins and a cone top to make them look like real rockets. Your kids can even decorate the inside of the rolls to make tiny astronauts or aliens.

 

5. Toilet Paper Roll Wind Chimes
Make beautiful music with a toilet paper roll wind chime. Paint the rolls in different colours and then cut them into varying lengths. Punch holes in the top of each roll and thread them onto a string. Attach beads, bells, or other decorative elements in between the rolls. Hang your wind chime outside and listen to the lovely sounds it makes in the breeze.


These five creative and fun crafts are just the beginning of what you can make with toilet paper rolls! The possibilities are endless, and your kids will love using their imagination to come up with their own ideas. Not only are these crafts entertaining, but they also teach children about recycling and repurposing materials. So next time you finish a roll of toilet paper, don’t throw it away – turn it into a masterpiece!

 

Be sure to tag us if you make any, or let us know in the comments below if you make any other fun creations with toilet rolls!

*Image courtesy of Unsplash

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