Nobody has ever looked at an empty toilet paper roll and thought “yes, this is my next home decor moment”, and yet here we are!
And I know the words alone conjure a specific image, a slightly wonky school project, some poster paint, a well-meaning but ultimately underwhelming result sitting on the kitchen table while it dries.
Not exactly the vibe for a home decor moment.
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But some seriously creative people across the internet have been doing remarkable things with cardboard tubes for years now, and the results are genuinely, surprisingly good.
I was previously a bit of a skeptic when it came to toilet paper roll crafts, but when I thought about it, some of the very best at-home crafts, especially the ones you can do with the kids, use the simplest of repurposed materials, so not only do they look awesome and cost you absolutely nothing, but you’re keeping a few more cardboard tubes out of the trash in the process.
So, these 19 spring projects are the ones that converted me. Let’s get into it!
1. Rainbow Windsock Toilet Paper Roll Craft
These adorable rainbow wind catchers are made from toilet paper rolls wrapped in colorful paper, topped with a sweet sleeping cloud face. Hang them by a window and let the rainbow streamers dance in the breeze!
2. Bumblebee Toilet Paper Craft
These buzzy little bumblebees are made by painting toilet paper rolls with yellow and black stripes, then adding a round paper face, googly eyes, and paper antennae. Kids will love making a whole swarm of these cheerful spring friends.
3. Paper Roll Spring Flowers Craft
Transform toilet paper rolls into a vibrant garden of paper flowers by wrapping them in green paper and topping them with colorful cut-out blooms and pom-pom centers. Add glittery leaf cutouts at the base for an extra touch of springtime charm.
4. Cherry Blossom Tree Craft
This pretty cherry blossom tree uses a toilet paper roll as the trunk and a painted oval cardstock circle as the canopy, dotted with crumpled tissue paper blossoms. It’s a beautiful and simple craft that captures the magic of spring in full bloom!
5. Cute Birdhouse Paper Tube Craft
These charming toilet paper roll birdhouses are decorated with rows of colorful scalloped paper “shingles” and tied with a satin ribbon for hanging. A small punched hole and a toothpick perch complete the sweet, realistic look.
6. Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft [Free Template]
This adorable baby chick is made by wrapping a toilet paper roll with a yellow printable template featuring big, expressive eyes, an orange beak, and little wings. It’s a quick and easy Easter craft that kids can color and assemble themselves.
7. Rainbow Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly
This bright rainbow butterfly features a blue toilet paper roll body with googly eyes, a heart, and layered rainbow-colored paper wings fanned out on each side. Heart-tipped antennae made from black paper strips add the perfect finishing touch.
8. Toilet Paper Roll Flowers Craft
These cheerful toilet paper roll flowers are wrapped in green paper with glittery leaf cutouts at the base and topped with bright paper blooms in different shapes. A pom-pom center adds a fun finishing touch to each one.
9. Paper Roll Bunnies
These sweet Easter bunnies are made from toilet paper rolls wrapped in pastel paper, with polka-dot inner ears, googly eyes, raffia whiskers, and a fluffy pom-pom tail on top. They make darling decorations or can even double as little Easter treat holders.
10. Worm Pencil Holder
This clever caterpillar pencil holder is made from multiple toilet paper rolls wrapped in green polka-dot paper and grouped together, with a round paper face and curly antennae on the front. It’s a fun and functional craft that keeps kids’ desks tidy in the most adorable way.
11. Paper Bowl Mushroom Spring Craft
These charming toadstools are made by placing a red-painted bowl upside down on top of a toilet paper roll, with white circle dots added for that classic mushroom look. Green paper or felt grass at the base pulls the whole woodland scene together.
12. Toilet Paper Roll Frog Craft
This fun frog craft uses a flattened toilet paper roll as the body, wrapped in green paper with drawn-on spots and four paper legs and feet. A string tongue with a little paper fly at the end makes it an especially playful and interactive spring craft for kids.
13. Cardboard Roll Handprint Carrot Craft
These clever carrot treats are made by pinching the bottom of an orange-wrapped toilet paper roll into a point and adding a green paper handprint as the leafy top. They double as adorable Easter treat holders that kids can fill with small candies or surprises.
14. Toilet Paper Roll Ladybug Craft
This sweet ladybug is made from a black-wrapped toilet paper roll with large red heart-shaped wings covered in black heart spots, googly eyes, and black pipe cleaner antennae. The wings open to reveal a hidden message inside, making it a thoughtful, handmade gift for someone special.
15. Adventure Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars
These nature-themed binoculars are made by joining two toilet paper rolls together and wrapping them with decorative, patterned paper, then adding a twine strap for wearing around the neck. They are perfect for sending kids outside on a spring birdwatching or nature scavenger hunt adventure.
16. Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft
This adorable fox is made by wrapping a toilet paper roll in orange paper and adding a printed or hand-drawn face, pink-lined ears, a fluffy tail, and small brown feet. It’s a great woodland animal craft that pairs well with a spring nature theme.
17. Cardboard Roll Watering Can Craft
These miniature watering cans are made by wrapping toilet paper rolls in bright colored paper and adding a paper handle, spout, and flower embellishment. They make a charming spring decoration or a sweet homemade gift for gardening-loving parents.
18. Sun Catcher Flowers with Toilet Paper Rolls
Toilet paper roll tubes are flattened, cut into petal shapes, painted in warm tones, and arranged into flower shapes to create these stunning window suncatchers. The light shining through the tissue-paper-filled petals gives them a beautiful stained-glass effect.
19. Cardboard Tube Bunny Rabbit Family
This colorful crew of Easter bunnies is made from toilet paper rolls painted in every pastel shade, with ears cut directly from the roll top and felt bow ties and pom-pom noses added for personality. Each bunny has its own unique expression and accessories, making this a fun craft to customize.