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Cardboard Tube Crafts

Whether it's paper towel rolls or toilet paper tubes, we have hundreds of cardboard tube crafts for you to choose from! From toddler on up, anyone can make something fun from a cardboard tube!


Paper Roll Love Birds

Learn how to make these cute love birds from cardboard tubes and glitter. They couldn’t be cuter!

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

Recycle some cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls or paper towels to make these faux firecrackers just in time for […]

Groundhog Play Set

Learn how to make your own groundhog — complete with shadow and burrow! Isn’t it adorable?

Cardboard Tube Penguins

Recycle some cardboard tube by making these adorable penguins. They’re perfect for a zoo unit or just for talking about […]

Cardboard Tube Pillow Box

These cute pillow boxes are made with cardboard tubes. They are perfect for wrapping jewelry or other small gifts.

Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen

Make a fun winter craft with these cute cardboard tube snowmen. There are so many possibilities to stretch your creativity […]

Santa’s Belly Napkin Rings

Turn felt and empty cardboard tubes into cute napkin rings that look like Santa’s belly. They’re perfect for Christmas dinner.

Cardboard Tube Cardinal

Celebrate winter and nature’s beauty by creating this fun and bright cardinal. It starts with a simple cardboard tube.

Cardboard Tube Menorah

This Hanukkah have the kids put together this cool menorah using recycled cardboard tubes and craft foam. It’s a great […]

Yarn Santa Ornament

Turn yarn and a cardboard tube into a whimsical Santa ornament. It’s inexpensive to make and looks great hanging from […]

Glittery Menorah

Craft a beautiful menorah that your entire family will display proudly to friends and family. Your children will be thrilled […]

Cardboard Tube Party Favors

These cardboard tube party favors are fun for Hanukkah or pretty much any other occasion. Just switch out the colors […]

Bottle Cap Turkey Napkin Rings

Accessorize your Thanksgiving table with adorable bottle cap turkey napkin rings. Make them in advance for all the guests or […]

Turkey Utensil Holders

Have kids make cutlery holders for the Thanksgiving table using cardboard tubes. It’s easy and such a cute touch.

Cardboard TV

Make a cardboard TV out of a snack box. It’s a great way to show off kids’ art and unplug […]

Personalized Napkin Rings

Empty cardboard tubes make wonderful napkin rings. After decorating them, customize them with a Scrabble tile of each person’s initial.

Mummy Treat Boxes

Use empty cardboard tubes to make cute mummies that are perfect for Halloween parties. They are fun and easy to […]

Fall Acorn Napkin Rings

Create beautiful napkin rings for your fall table using a cardboard tube and acorns you gather yourself. It’s a wonderful […]

Spider Napkin Ring

Use pipe cleaners and pom poms to create a cute spider!  Then attach him to a cardboard tube to make […]

Three Little Pigs Playset

Turn empty cardboard tubes into the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. Follow the directions to make three […]

Cardboard Tube Crow

Cardboard Tube Crow As fall approaches we always seem to think about scarecrows–but what about the crows themselves? This cute […]

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

These cute scarecrows are easy to make and lots of fun for fall. They start with empty cardboard tubes.

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

Use cardboard tubes and either real or fake leaves to create these fun to play with finger puppets for fall.

Cardboard Tube Ninja Turtles

Looking for a fun Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle craft to do with your kids? Check out this super easy toilet […]

Owl Napkin Rings

Turn empty cardboard tubes into adorable owl napkin rings. They’re easy and inexpensive to make and add such a cute […]

Cardboard Tube Apple Core

Turn cardboard tubes and cupcake liners into these adorable apple cores! It’s a great accompaniment to a study of apples […]

Cardboard Tube Opossum

Do you know the difference between an opossum and a possum? Find out and make this cute cardboard tube opossum.

Cardboard Tube Squirrel

Turn a cardboard tube, walnut and acorn cap into these cute squirrels. A perfect recycling craft for fall that the […]

Cardboard Tube Zebra

Raid the recycling bin for materials to make this adorable zebra. It’s fun and inexpensive to put together.

Space Ship Pinata

Turn an ice cream cone pinata into a space ship at warp speed. Great for a birthday party.

‘The Kissing Hand’ Raccoon

Turn a cardboard tube into Chester, the adorable raccoon cub from ‘The Kissing Hand.’ Or leave the heart off for […]

Milk Carton Pirate Ship

Turn an empty milk carton, egg carton, straws and other recyclables into a cool pirate ship. A perfect craft for […]

Paper Bag Stick Horse

Turn common household recyclables into hobby horse that’s perfect for indoor play. Add a paper bag vest and your little […]

Paper Tube Ball and Cup Toy

Ball and cup toys are so popular right now. Make your own version using empty cardboard tubes decorated with your […]

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Cardboard Tube Fish in a Bowl

Learn how to make these cute fish out of cardboard tubes. The tutorial includes the bowl pattern and a coloring […]

TMNT Finger Puppets

Turn empty cardboard tubes into amazing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles finger puppets. It’s a COWABUNGA fun craft for kids!

Kid-Friendly Javelin

Don’t recycle your newspaper and cardboard tubes just yet! Use them to make this easy, fun, and totally safe javelin, […]

Corn on the Cob Craft

This is a great craft to make with a group of kids! Just air pop the popcorn (They’re less likely […]

Cereal Box Robot

Turn empty boxes, lids, cans and other items into a one-of-a-kind robot. Let your imagination run wild with this recycled […]

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

It only takes a few supplies to make your own sidewalk chalk. Blend colors to customize your chalk collection. Fun […]

For a Dynamite Dad

Fill empty cardboard tubes with Dad’s favorite candy, then decorate them with construction paper, aluminum foil, pipe cleaners and stickers. […]

Flag Windsock

With a few simple supplies, your kids can help decorate for summer holidays with this easy red, white and blue […]

Homemade Kaleidoscope

Create beautiful patterns with this fun homemade kaleidoscope. It’s a great project to do at home or with a group.