30 Kids Crafts To Make With Empty Toilet Rolls

These toiler roll crafts are designed for kids to make using recycled toilet roll cardboard inserts. They are great for crafting with as they are readily available and quite often free if you ask around to friends families and parents. If you are making some of these DIY cardboard toilet paper roll crafts with a class then put a call out a few weeks in advance so that parents can start collecting the toilet roll tubes for you. This will bring down the cost of your Kids craft lesson or art class dramatically.

Most of these crafts use basic painting supplies, washi tape and glue. With such a variety of different kids craft projects, we hope we have covered a tutorial to suit your needs. If you can’t find what you are after feel free to drop us a line and we will help you look for a craft tutorial. We also have this category just for toilet paper crafts.

Maybe you have your own tutorial to share with us? We hope to grow this list as time goes by so comment below with your Toilet paper tube lists and we will add them to this mega list.

Toilet paper rolls can also be bought on craft stores like amazon.

Toilet Roll Race Car

Toilet paper roll wall art

Make a toilet paper wrist cuff

TP decor wreath

Toilet paper roll apples

Toilet paper roll stamped leaf tree

Book page pillow boxes

Make TP roll animals

Toilet paper roll Christmas trees

DIY toilet paper roll lamp shade

Christmas Angels

Washi tape party crowns

Pumpkin Toilet Roll Decoration

Faux metal wall art room decor

Toilet paper roll Halloween Frankenstein craft

Make a simple music shaker

painting Art circles with toilet paper rolls

Make a DIY heart stamp

Toilet paper roll valentine gift

Cardboard fireworks from TP rolls 4th of july

Toilet Paper roll Spring flower wreath

Toilet paper tube Recycled snake

Recycled toilet roll curtain

Cardboard stars

Make a stunning lamp from toilet paper rolls

Handstitched toilet roll napkin rings

Make a toilet paper roll Watch

Make a bee honeycomb

Toilet paper roll castles

Paper roll Toddler Chunky beads

Yarn covered kids bracelet

Burlap napkin rings

Did you know that more than eight billion rolls of toilet paper, bath tissue or toilet tissue as it is sometimes referred to are sold yearly in the U.S.A. It is guesstimated that the average person uses 23 rolls each per year. I don’t know about you but that seems a little low to me.

Recently we changed to the thick rolls which are triple length, so now we only have to change them a 1/3 as often, which is great cause no one in the house changes the toilet roll except me.

This Happy Diwali kids T-shirt is a sweet and simple way to dress little ones for the Festival of Lights without going overly formal. With its cute elephant-inspired artwork and clean white shirt design, it feels festive, cheerful, and easy for children to wear.

There is something lovely about festive children’s clothing that is comfortable enough for real life. You know the kind — something they can wear to school celebrations, family visits, photos, food-filled gatherings, and still manage to run around in without anyone needing to adjust layers every five minutes.

This Happy Diwali kids T-shirt has that easy, cheerful feel.

The design features a cute elephant-style character in the centre, holding a little diya-style lamp, with soft floral detailing behind it and the words Happy Diwali printed in bold teal lettering. It has a sweet, child-friendly look without feeling too busy, which makes it a nice choice for families who want something festive but still practical.

The white shirt gives the design a fresh, clean background and helps the artwork stand out. It also makes it easy to pair with leggings, jeans, skirts, shorts, or even under a cardigan if the weather is a little cooler. For children who do not love dressing up in more formal outfits, this is a nice middle ground — still festive, still photo-friendly, but much easier to wear.

I especially like that this shirt works for a range of Diwali moments. It would be lovely for family gatherings, preschool or school cultural days, Diwali parties, temple visits where casual clothing is suitable, or as a cute outfit for festive photos. It also makes a thoughtful gift for children celebrating Diwali, especially if you want something wearable rather than another toy that ends up under the sofa by the end of the week.

The artwork feels bright and gentle, which suits younger children beautifully. It has that soft festive charm without being too loud, and the “Happy Diwali” wording is clear enough to read at a glance. That makes it a sweet option for family photos, classroom celebrations, or matching sibling outfits if you are buying more than one.

This would also pair nicely with simple handmade touches — a little paper diya craft, a children’s rangoli activity, or a festive card-making afternoon. Amazon is handy for easy giftable shirts and seasonal celebration items, while craft supplies for Diwali activities can be bundled in for a more personal handmade-style gift.

This Happy Diwali kids elephant T-shirt is a cute, wearable celebration piece for little ones. It is simple, cheerful, and practical — exactly the sort of festive clothing parents appreciate when there are snacks, photos, relatives, and excited children all happening at once.

Best for: children celebrating Diwali, school cultural days, family gatherings, festive photos, and casual Diwali outfits.

Why we like it: it is sweet, easy to wear, and festive without being fussy.

Where to wear it: Diwali parties, family dinners, school events, cultural celebrations, casual outings, and festive photo days.

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