Dog made from a toilet paper roll. Crafts from cardboard toilet paper rolls for little ones

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Shark. The paper roll is the body of the shark, but the fins and tail are made of ordinary cardboard and attached with glue. Making shark teeth can be difficult for a child, so let an adult take on this part of the craft.

Zebras, horses and giraffes. Cut the sleeves into desired pieces and glue them together to create the shape of the animal. Paint the finished craft with paint or cover it with colored paper.

Animal totem. Such an original craft made from bushings will become a decoration at a children's party in the Indian style, or it will simply delight the child for a long time, sitting on the desk. Read more at the link.

These and other crafts, which are easy to make with your own hands from toilet paper rolls, will inspire children to create unique things, which can lead to, and will also teach them how to use recyclable materials correctly and profitably. Adults, in turn, will receive no less pleasure from joint creativity with the child. Let your child's development always be fun!

Crocodile, lion, monkey and others. Probably the simplest and at the same time favorite crafts made from paper rolls by all children are animal crafts. Let the child figure out how to make small details himself, because in this way completely new fantastic animals can appear.

Fox puppet. For the fox you will need a toilet paper roll, colored cardboard, rope and plastic bottle caps. To make a craft into a toy for a home puppet theater, tie small pieces of fishing line to the fox’s paws, which you tie on a stick.

In a similar way, you can make a dog for your home puppet theater. Let the child come up with little plays and act them out.

Dinosaurs. To make cute dinosaurs from toilet paper rolls with your own hands, all you have to do is cut holes for the legs, bend the neck and tail, and paint the dinosaurs in different colors.

Bunnies coasters. Such interesting handmade crafts and coasters will become a wonderful decoration on a child’s desk. The baby will be very willing to put his pencils there, which means teaching him to clean up after himself will become even easier.

Chanterelles in the forest. Trees can be easily made from small rings from cardboard sleeves that will help them stand, and colored cardboard. Let the child cut out the crowns himself and decorate them with paints. Make chanterelles, and possibly other forest inhabitants, from a sleeve, paint them in the desired colors, and glue on a tail. The ears will form if you simply bend the top of the sleeve inward.

Domestic cats. It is not difficult to make such pets with your own hands from bushings, forming them to the desired size and bending the tops. Next, paint the craft black, draw faces and attach tails. The cats are ready and no fur!

Zebras, horses and giraffes. Cut the sleeves into the required pieces and glue them together to give the desired shape to the animal. Paint the finished craft with paint or cover it with colored paper.


It would seem that there is nothing more useless than a cardboard sleeve from an empty roll of toilet paper. Threw it away and forgot. But the ubiquitous designers have found a practical use for this thing. It turns out that a cardboard cylinder is not just trash, but a rather necessary thing. And these 17 extraordinary ways to use toilet paper rolls are further confirmation of this.

1. Gift boxes



Don't rush to throw away cardboard toilet paper rolls. Save them so that, if necessary, you can quickly make small, bright packaging for gifts. Such boxes can be decorated with paints, colored paper, ribbons, feathers, glitters or natural materials.

2. Toys



Turn cardboard tubes into unusual bright cars and airplanes. The process of creating such toys will not require any special skills and will be a fun activity for parents and children.

3. Pencil case



A piece of bright fabric, a zipper and a little diligence will help turn a useless cardboard sleeve into an original pencil case for stationery.

4. Desk organizer



A creative, convenient and practical organizer, which can be made from several cardboard tubes decorated with colored paper, is perfect for storing office supplies and will help tidy up your desk.

5. Bird feeder



A cardboard tube can be a suitable base for creating an unusual bird feeder. To do this, coat a cardboard tube with peanut butter, generously sprinkle with grains, cereals and crumbs, and secure it to a tree branch using a rope.

6. Containers for seedlings



Use cardboard tubes as individual containers for planting and germinating seeds. This idea will certainly appeal to summer residents and gardeners, who every spring have to look for suitable containers for seedlings.

7. Column



A charming speaker made from a cardboard tube wrapped in fabric or paper will greatly enhance the sound of your mobile phone.

8. Packaging of cutlery



Bright individual packaging for cutlery, which is made from cardboard tubes decorated with colored paper and various accessories, will become cute details of the holiday table.

9. Garage



A multi-level garage organizer made from cardboard toilet paper rolls will help organize children's cars and become one of the attributes for games.

10. Packaging for cords



Cardboard cores can be used as individual packaging for cords and various cables. This trick will allow you to restore order in the wires, preventing them from getting tangled or bent.

11. Organizer



A cardboard box with compartments made from sleeves is another brilliant way to store wires.

12. Labyrinth



A fascinating interactive wall with a labyrinth made from pieces of cardboard tubes will become an original decoration for a child’s room and a favorite place for educational games.

13. Wreath



Cardboard tubes are an excellent material for various crafts. For example, you can cut the sleeves into thin circles and use them to create a wonderful wreath for your door.

14. Mini bowling



Paint cardboard rolls in different colors and use them as bowling pins.

15. Original compositions


Bright garland.


A delightful bright garland with fish made from cardboard tubes, painted with bright colors and complemented with corrugated paper.

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In skillful hands, toilet paper cartons turn into shelves, stationery stands and stylish lampshades. But designers aren't content to just invent little things.

It would seem that there is nothing more useless than a cardboard sleeve from an empty roll of toilet paper. Threw it away and forgot. But the ubiquitous designers have found a practical use for this thing.

It turns out that a cardboard cylinder is not just trash, but a rather necessary thing. And these 17 extraordinary ways to use toilet paper rolls are further confirmation of this.

1. Gift boxes

Don't rush to throw away cardboard toilet paper rolls. Save them so that, if necessary, you can quickly make small, bright packaging for gifts. Such boxes can be decorated with paints, colored paper, ribbons, feathers, glitters or natural materials.

2. Toys

Turn cardboard tubes into unusual bright cars and airplanes. The process of creating such toys will not require any special skills and will be a fun activity for parents and children.

3. Pencil case

A piece of bright fabric, a zipper and a little diligence will help turn a useless cardboard sleeve into an original pencil case for stationery.

4. Desk organizer

A creative, convenient and practical organizer, which can be made from several cardboard tubes decorated with colored paper, is perfect for storing office supplies and will help tidy up your desk.

5. Bird feeder

A cardboard tube can be a suitable base for creating an unusual bird feeder. To do this, coat a cardboard tube with peanut butter, generously sprinkle with grains, cereals and crumbs, and secure it to a tree branch using a rope.

6. Containers for seedlings

Use cardboard tubes as individual containers for planting and germinating seeds. This idea will certainly appeal to summer residents and gardeners, who every spring have to look for suitable containers for seedlings.

7. Column

A charming speaker made from a cardboard tube wrapped in fabric or paper will greatly enhance the sound of your mobile phone.

8. Packaging of cutlery

Bright individual packaging for cutlery, which is made from cardboard tubes decorated with colored paper and various accessories, will become cute details of the holiday table.

9. Garage

A multi-level garage organizer made from cardboard toilet paper rolls will help organize children's cars and become one of the attributes for games.

10. Packaging for cords

Cardboard cores can be used as individual packaging for cords and various cables. This trick will allow you to restore order in the wires, preventing them from getting tangled or bent.

11. Organizer

A cardboard box with compartments made from sleeves is another brilliant way to store wires.

12. Labyrinth

A fascinating interactive wall with a labyrinth made from pieces of cardboard tubes will become an original decoration for a child’s room and a favorite place for educational games.

13. Wreath

Cardboard tubes are an excellent material for various crafts. For example, you can cut the sleeves into thin circles and use them to create a wonderful wreath for your door.

14. Mini bowling

Paint cardboard rolls in different colors and use them as bowling pins.

15. Original compositions

Original compositions made from cardboard tubes with figured cuts and dry branches will become an exquisite decoration for any wall.

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16. Packaging for rolls

Cardboard cores can be used as individual packaging for printed rolls of wallpaper and wrapping paper, which will prevent them from unraveling.

17. Garland

A delightful bright garland with fish made from cardboard tubes, painted with bright colors and complemented with corrugated paper.

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Throughout the year, people spend a lot of toilet paper, especially in large families, and even with children. 🙂 But whenever a roll runs out, we often throw it in the trash, not allowing ourselves to be creative. It turns out that these empty bushings can be of much more use than we could have imagined.

"With my own hands" I have collected several practical applications for you. Next time before you throw away that toilet paper roll, try one of these ideas:

Decor

Using a sleeve you can make an exclusive design pattern on the fabric.

Containers for seedlings

Since cardboard degrades and breaks down over time, these sleeves make a great place for your seedlings.

Office

If you need a place to store pencils, pens and other office supplies, you can make this neat organizer from toilet paper rolls. A can of spray paint plus a few sleeves glued to a piece of cardboard.

Organization of cells in a cardboard box

Designer organizers

Pencil case

To make such a pencil case, you will need to work a little, but what a pleasure it is to use something made with your own hands!

Bird feeders

Take care of your feathered friends by making a simple bird feeder. Spread peanut butter or something sticky on the roll, then roll it in the kernels.


Storage

Cords

This way, you no longer have to untangle the cable to charge your mobile device.

Yarn

Scarves

Fold the scarf or handkerchief and place it on the roll. Then all the rolls can be placed in one box.

Wrapping paper or wallpaper scraps

Crafts and toys

Toy storage container

Are you tired of toys scattered all over the house? Perhaps such a garage will interest your child, and he will be happy to put everything in it.

The New Year holidays are approaching, there is less and less time left, and there are more and more worries and hassles in preparing for the holiday! It is especially difficult for mothers during these pre-holiday days. Little fidgets are looking forward to the holiday, so mothers have to come up with interesting games and activities every day. If your imagination no longer works, our cool master classes on making New Year's crafts from toilet paper rolls will come to the rescue.

Such handicrafts will appeal not only to kids, but also to children of primary school age. In this article, we have collected for you more than 100 cool ideas for New Year crafts made from toilet paper cylinders. But don’t stop there, we only inspire you, and the coolest ideas come from you!

Father Frost and Santa Claus

The first thing the New Year is associated with is Santa Claus. Every year, on the night from December 31 to January 1, the kindest old man in the world delivers gifts to children all over the world, which they are looking for under the New Year tree in the morning. We won’t go far for ideas, but let’s start our New Year’s crafts with Father Frost and Santa Claus.

#1 Santa Claus from a toilet roll and a plastic cup

A very cute Santa Claus will be made from a toilet roll and a plastic cup. In addition, you will need colored paper (red, black), cotton wool, a button, eyes, a nose and glue. See the picture for how to proceed next.

#2 Santa Claus box

Here’s another cute Grandfather that even a child can make. By the way, you can put a small gift in such a grandfather, you can hang it on a New Year’s tree as a toy, or you can decorate a New Year’s gift with it.

#3 Stuck Santa

There is a popular belief that Santa Claus enters the homes of American children through the chimney. We, residents of multi-storey buildings, cannot check this. But you can make such a cute craft for yourself.

#5 Simple Santa Claus

This simple and very cute Santa Claus can also be made with children. The bushing itself needs to be painted red. While the sleeve is drying, cut out the hat, face, beard, eyes and nose (). When the sleeve is dry, glue the face to it and Santa Claus is ready!

Deer

Santa Claus, of course, does not walk around the world on foot. In one night, his faithful friends reindeer help him fly around the world. Therefore, we won’t go far for ideas, but we will make our grandfather deer helpers so that he can deliver gifts to all the children.

#1 Deer from a toilet paper cylinder

The reindeer sleigh for Santa Claus can be equipped with these stable animals. At the bottom of the sleeve we cut out the legs, cut out the muzzle and horns separately, draw eyes and a nose. Glue the head to the body and the deer is ready!

#2 Reindeer sleigh

But older children can handle such a reindeer sled. There are no applications here, the whole structure is solid. You will find step-by-step manufacturing in the diagram below.

#3 Simple deer for the Christmas tree

These cute and very simple deer can be made with preschoolers. Cover the toilet sleeve with beautiful paper, make holes on the sides and insert fluffy wire. Then wind the wire onto the marker and the horns are ready. Now all that remains is to glue the eyes, nose and, if desired, decorate the deer with bells.

#4 Deer made of two bushings

But two bushings will make a deer of impressive size, especially considering that Santa Claus is made from one. The work is quite painstaking, but interesting. However, it is worth considering the age of the child. It won’t be interesting for very young children, but for children of primary school age - it’s the best!

#5 Another deer from two cylinders

Here's another variation on the deer theme. This one, unlike the previous one, is much easier to make. But in addition to toilet paper rolls, you will need dry twigs. So during your walk you can please your little one and finally take home one of his outdoor sticks!

#6 Simple toilet roll reindeer for toddlers

Here's another wonderful New Year's craft that you can do with your kids. For the horns we use the outline of a child's hand. You can make ears or you can not. Eyes and nose can be drawn.

#7 Deer from a cylinder of toilet paper and sticks

And one more simple New Year craft to make with kids. We paint the bushing brown. Then we glue the horn sticks, eyes and nose. Rudolph is ready for service!

Christmas tree

Where is Santa Claus going? Well, of course, for the Christmas tree. Our next craft is a Christmas tree. It’s not difficult to make the main beauty of the New Year holidays from a toilet paper roll, you just need to get a little creative, and we have some cool ideas for this!

#1 Simple Christmas tree made from cylinders

Let's start with the simplest option. You will need different sized cylinders. We paint the base of the future tree brown, and the tree itself green. We wait for it to dry completely, then we glue the cylinders together, apply a little glue on top and decorate the tree with ribbons, sparkles, sequins and other things.

#2 Another simple Christmas tree

Here is another version of a simple Christmas tree made from toilet paper rolls. The difficulty is to find that many cylinders. If you have been collecting them all year, then success is guaranteed!

#3 Herringbone spiral

And here is another version of a Christmas tree made from a bushing. The sleeve needs to be cut in a spiral with scissors, then twisted and placed under a press for about 30 minutes. Then take it out, unfold it and decorate.

#4 Fluffy Christmas tree

You can also make a fluffy Christmas tree. The toilet sleeve will serve as the stem, and we will make the needles from colored paper cones. To create a fluffy effect, cut the edges of the cones with scissors and slightly curl them towards the top.

#5 Christmas tree for the office

But this beauty can be placed on your desktop. The kids will do it, and mom will put it at work: the workplace is decorated, and colleagues are jealous.

#6 Christmas tree meadow

Well, the last craft on the theme of a Christmas tree from a toilet roll - a whole Christmas tree meadow in the picture. The craft is painstaking and requires a lot of attention and perseverance from the creator. But it’s not a shame to give such a craft from scrap materials to friends and acquaintances.

Snowmen

So, Santa Claus is ready, the team is assembled, the Christmas tree is waiting. Who have we forgotten? Well, of course, the most important assistant of Santa Claus - the Snowman. How is that possible, we need to fix it! Let's make snowmen from a toilet paper cylinder!

#1 Snowmen in hats

#2 Snowmen on the Christmas tree

#3 Simple snowmen

#4 Snowmen rappers

#5 Snowmen with a scarf

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Angels

Another symbol of the New Year can be considered angels. But this is more likely not the New Year, but Christmas, which Catholics celebrate before the New Year, and Orthodox after. In any case, regardless of religion, it is possible and even necessary to make an angel from a toilet sleeve. The angels turn out to be very cute and we have several ideas for this.

#1 Angel with a candle

#2 Angel with golden wings

#3 Angel with wings from hands

#4 Angel with a halo

#5 Bible story

Elves

A whole army of good-natured elves helps Santa Claus in making New Year's gifts. Don’t forget about them when making crafts for the New Year, especially since toilet paper rolls make excellent elves. We have a couple of ideas.

#1 Elf made of colored paper

#2 Santa's Helpers

#3 Happy gnomes

#4 Felt elves

Penguins

When talking about the New Year, we shouldn’t forget about penguins. At this time of year they feel great in our latitudes, so you can safely invite comrades from the far North to your holiday.

#1 Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Prapor

#2 Dressy penguins

#3 Penguin family

#4 Simple penguin

#5 Punk penguins

#6 Master class on making penguins from toilet rolls

Owls

Of the winter characters, owls are especially popular during the New Year holidays. Toilet paper rolls make excellent owls. There are many techniques for performing such crafts. You will find some of them in our article.

#1 Owl applique

A very beautiful owl will be made from a toilet paper cylinder, decorated with circles of colored paper. The circles can be glued with glue, or you can use double-sided tape.

#2 Retro owl

#3 Bright owl

An owl doesn't have to be brown or gray. We have New Year holidays, a time of magic, which means an owl can be bright and shiny. See the step-by-step master class below.

#4 Owl box

And you can put a small trinket or candy in such an owl and give it to friends, colleagues or loved ones. Original and with soul.

#5 Owl with feathers

This is an ideal New Year’s craft for fans of J. Rowling and her famous wizard, Harry Potter. Make an owl with your young wizard and go to the magical world of magicians and sorcerers.

#6 Rainbow owl

You can also make such a colorful, cheerful owl. To create volume and a fluffy effect, the edges of the paper need to be cut and curled with scissors.

#7 Owls in minimal style

If you have absolutely no time, as well as pencils, paints and colored paper, you can draw an owl with a marker. In general, simple and tasteful!

#8 Owl House

For a little owl, you and your child can make such a cute and cozy house.

Other animals

With the onset of winter and winter holidays, other animals from the forest do not disappear anywhere. Therefore, in continuation of the New Year's theme, you can make a wide variety of forest and domestic animals.

#1 Angry wolf and fox

Why wolf and fox? Well, of course, they are the ones who sometimes run under the Christmas tree in the famous children's song.

#2 Polar bear

Which other animal is associated with winter and winter holidays? Well, of course a polar bear. And, by the way, an excellent one about Umka is also worth watching.

#3 Brown bear

The cousin of the polar bear is the well-known brown bear. They never meet in the wild, but under our Christmas tree they will finally be able to see each other!

#5 Squirrels

You can also plant baby squirrels made by yourself under the New Year tree. By the way, we have several master classes on making squirrels, which are described in detail below.

#6 Dog

The symbol of the outgoing 2018 will be a dog, so it’s logical to make a New Year’s craft in the form of this animal. Of course, you can’t make such a character with kids, but school-age children will be happy with both the process and the result!

#7 Dragon

New Year is a time of miracles, so why not add a little miracle to our crafts. You can make a wonderful fire-breathing dragon that will be completely tame. By the way, although he is fire-breathing, he is completely harmless.

#8 Fish

Fish are made in the same way as the dragon. If you move the stick quickly, the fish will actually swim through the air. The kids will love it! And a magical fish that can make wishes come true will never be out of place at the New Year's party!

#9 Mice

Mice will not become unnecessary guests either. You can hang the mouse by its tail on a Christmas tree, on a doorknob or anywhere else. These little mice are so restless.

Here is a step-by-step master class on how to make a loving couple of mice from toilet paper rolls. If even kindergarteners can handle the first two mice, then professionals will have to work with this couple. Study the steps carefully and create your masterpiece!

#10 Wrist Parrot

Planning a pirate New Year's party for the kids? Then don't forget about the parrots. The captain of a pirate ship cannot do without his faithful feathered assistant.

#11 Three Little Pigs

Children will love crafts in the form of their favorite fairy tale characters. We suggest you an idea with three little pigs, and you can reproduce your baby’s favorite fairy tale. All you need is a little imagination, toilet cones and a good mood!

Christmas decorations

You can also make Christmas decorations from toilet paper cylinders. By the way, very practical.

#1 Flashlights

Think back to your kindergarten. Do you remember? Do you remember on New Year’s Eve we all made Christmas tree lanterns out of paper? So, today we will make these lanterns from toilet paper rolls. Such a toy, unlike a paper one, retains its shape and appearance longer.

#2 Volumetric star

A beautiful three-dimensional star, decorated with sparkles and sequins, can be made from an ordinary toilet cylinder. How? See below.

#3 Flower

You can make a New Year's flower from a regular paper cone with your own hands. The idea is suitable for those who want to decorate the New Year tree with toys from scrap materials.

#4 Flashlights

Here’s another idea for decorating your apartment with your own hands: New Year’s lanterns made from toilet paper rolls. Beautiful and practical.

#5 Candy

You can decorate the New Year tree and interior with candies. It’s just that the real candies are a little small in size, but the homemade ones, made from toilet cylinders, are just right! By the way, you can put small candies and other sweets in this candy and then give it to friends or acquaintances.

And some more ideas

In general, the number of crafts that can be made for the New Year using a toilet paper cylinder is incredible. You just need to use your imagination and together with your children you will create real masterpieces that will delight the eye for many years.

#1 Nutcracker

Perhaps not a single New Year is complete without this fairy-tale character. Maybe you don’t watch the cartoon itself anymore, but the music from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet sounds everywhere. Why not be inspired by this wonderful work and make your own Nutcracker?

#2 Grinch

Fans of foreign cartoons about Christmas will appreciate the idea of ​​making the Grinch who stole Christmas.

#3 Gingerbread man

Another symbol of the Christmas and New Year holidays among our western neighbors is the gingerbread man. You can make it from a regular toilet paper cylinder. By the way, in this case it would be nice to make a gingerbread house for him!

#4 Another master class on making a gingerbread man

#5 Christmas wreath

It’s somehow not customary for us to hang Christmas wreaths on our front doors, but this Western tradition does not bypass us. From scrap materials, or rather from toilet paper cylinders, you can make a wonderful Christmas wreath, which, by the way, will serve faithfully for many years!

#6 Ninja

And the ninja turtles

#6 Bird feeder

#7 Crown


#8 Mini hat

#9 Hello Kitty

#10 Christmas Singers

#11 Paintings in a top hat

#12 Megapolis

#13 City of Elves

#14 Advent calendar

To brighten up the anticipation of the New Year holidays and long-awaited holidays, you can make an Advent calendar or Advent calendar for your child. On each of the houses are written numbers from 1 to 24, which indicate the day when one or another box needs to be opened. Each of the houses is a box in which a small surprise is hidden, so until the 25th, every day the child will receive a small gift hidden in one of the houses.

#15 Home games

You can make improvised skittles from toilet rolls and use a sock rolled into a ball to knock them down. A great game to play at home when the weather outside is bad. It is also fashionable to paint several cylinders in different colors, roll balls out of colored paper and use chopsticks to quickly collect the balls by color into the corresponding sleeve. Very funny.

#16 Beefeaters - guards of the Tower of London

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