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13 Ways to Craft With Paper Rolls

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Updated 01/23/21

Monster DIYs made out of paper rolls — Alisa Burke

Help protect the Earth and teach kids about caring for the planet. Start saving up all your paper towel and toilet paper rolls for crafting. There are so many fun and imaginative ways to craft with these paper tubes.

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Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly

Where Imagination Grows

Kids love butterflies! They are pretty, whimsical creatures that capture their imaginations. This is the perfect craft for the spring and summer months.

Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly
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Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeders

The Moffatt Girls

Put your toilet rolls to good use, and add a little peanut butter and seeds for the birds.

Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeders from The Moffatt Girls
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Yarn Wrapped Paper Tube Owl

Make and Takes

Wrap up this darling little owl friend to flutter around the house.

Yarn Wrapped Paper Tube Owl from Make and Takes
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Race Car Tube Challenge

Make and Takes

By cutting paper tubes in half, you can create a fun race track challenge.

Race Car Tube Challenge from Make and Takes

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Paper Towel Olaf

Crafts by Amanda

This is a must-make craft for kids who are in love with the movie "Frozen."

Olaf From Frozen from Crafts by Amanda
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Confetti Popper Toilet Paper Tubes

Smashed Peas and Carrots

Make these fun and festive confetti poppers for an upcoming party. These would make a great birthday party craft.

Confetti Popper Toilet Paper Tubes from Smashed Peas and Carrots
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Paper Tube Rain Sticks

Happy Hooligans

Make and decorate these rain sticks to celebrate spring showers.

How to Make Rain Sticks from Happy Hooligans
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Duct Tape Cardboard Bracelets

Make and Takes

Add a little decorative tape to these paper tubes to make fancy bracelets.

Duct Tape Cardboard Bracelets from Make and Takes

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Paper Roll Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Crafts by Courtney

Does your child love TMNT? Make all four ninja turtles for a fun craft (don't forget their favorite food!).

Paper Roll Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from Crafts by Courtney
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Toilet Paper Roll Black Cat

Where Imagination Grows

Make a black cat, complete with whiskers and tail, for a Halloween craft or really any day of the year.

Toilet Paper Roll Black Cat from Where Imagination Grows
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Paper Tube Snowman Stamps

Make and Takes

Use your paper tube to stamp perfect circles, just right for stacking and creating a snowman.

Paper Tube Snowman Stamps from Make and Takes
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Little Monster Paper Tube Tutorial

Alisa Burke

These monster paper tubes are almost too cute to be scary.

Little Monster Paper Tube Tutorial from Alisa Burke

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Pig Recycled Tube Craft

Creative Me Inspired You

How darling are these sweet pigs? These would make such cute Valentines to give out.

Pig Recycled Tube Craft from Creative Me Inspired You