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10+ Upcycled Crafts Made with Toilet Paper Rolls

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July 9, 2019 By Lisa Sharp Leave a Comment

Make these fun upcycled crafts using toilet paper rolls. It’s a great way to have fun and use some materials from your recycling bin.

collage of upcycled crafts using toilet paper rolls

The average person uses 100 toilet paper rolls a year, that leaves families with a lot of cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls. While they are easily recycled you can also make a lot of fun things from them.

Even efficient recycling uses energy and it’s always best to upcycle when you can. Upcycling is taking an item that would usually be waste and turning it into something useful.

There are a lot of great ways to do this with crafts, especially crafts for kids. Instead of buying a lot of new crafting materials you can use what is already around the house.

It will save you money and help you reduce your waste all at the same time. Plus it will give you fun activities for the whole family. 

There are so many fun ways to use cardboard tubes. These are just a few that are fun and easy to make. Many use other items you will find in your recycling bin as well.

Upcycled Crafts Made with Toilet Paper Rolls

Toilet Paper Roll Santa Gift

Photo Credit: www.sewsimplehome.com

This is a super cute way to use your toilet paper rolls to make a fun gift.

Toilet Paper Roll Wreath

Photo Credit: happydealhappyday.com

It's hard to believe this beautiful wreath was made with toilet paper rolls.

DIY Desk Organizer

Photo Credit: modpodgerocksblog.com

This desk organizer is useful and uses many items from your recycling bin.

Toilet Tube Unicorn Craft

Photo Credit: www.theinspirationedit.com

Super cute unicorns your kids will love making.

DIY Mini Piñatas

Photo Credit: diycandy.com

A fun Halloween craft and treat.

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Plaque

Photo Credit: modpodgerocksblog.com

A beautiful and simple Christmas decor item.

Flower Wall Art

Photo Credit: reusegrowenjoy.com

Another fun craft using multiple waste materials.

Easter Bunny Napkin Rings

Photo Credit: brendid.com

Pottery Barn style without the cost.

Paper Roll Flowers

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

A fun and pretty art project.

DIY Bug Habitat 

Photo Credit: reusegrowenjoy.com

Make a home for bugs with things in your trash.

Cardboard tube sea anemones

Photo Credit: the-gingerbread-house.co.uk

A fun craft that can help teach your kids about sea life.

Toilet Paper Roll Flowers Craft

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

A cute and easy craft for kids, perfect for spring.

Cardboard Tube Bird Feeders

Photo Credit: www.glitteronadime.com

Feed the birds and use up some waste.

Football-Shaped Utensil Holders

Photo Credit: www.drugstoredivas.net

Ready for football season? Make these cute utensil holders.

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Lisa Sharp

Lisa Sharp is the founder of Green Oklahoma. She is passionate about the environment and improving Oklahoma for future generations. She also writes on her personal blog Retro Housewife Goes Green.
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