Fun Family Crafts

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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!


Batman vs Superman Checkers

Let Batman and Superman battle it out over a game of checkers made from woven construction paper. May the best […]

Football Backyard Game

Make a stuffed felt football and goalposts from cardboard tubes. Then use them to play a really fun backyard throwing […]

Toy Car Bridge and Tunnel

Entertain your kids with a simple (but fun!) project made with materials you have on hand. They’ll love playing with […]

Cardboard Tube Ewoks

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Ewoks, so these adorable little guys will be a hit with the whole […]

Wearable Perfect Parakeet

These wrist parakeets are simple to make, require few supplies, and are adorable! Thanks to their sturdy pipe cleaner tethers, […]

Cardboard Tube Elvis

Turn a cardboard tube into the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley. This fun craft is sure to make […]

Cardboard Rocket Ship

Make a fun and easy rocket ship using a cardboard tube. These colorful rockets are great for imaginary play or for […]

Bunny Candy Holder

These charming bunnies are made from recycled cardboard tubes and construction paper. Use them to hold candies or classroom treats.

Four Season Tree

Help kids learn about the changing of the seasons with this clever four-season tree craft. It’s easy to do, using […]

Leprechaun Craft

Move the head of this unique leprechaun and his hat miraculously appears! This fun St. Patrick’s Day starts with cardboard […]

Bee Mine Craft

Make an adorable bee using a cardboard tube, paint, paper, and insulating tape. It is a fun way of showing […]

Cardboard Tube Sheep

These adorable sheep are made from recycled cardboard tubes covered in cotton balls. This is a fun craft for spring […]

Cardboard Tube Featherheads

These adorable Featherheads are so easy to make and are great for a puppet show. There’s lots of room for […]

Wooden Crate Parking Garage

Turn a wooden crate and cardboard tubes into a fabulous parking garage for Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars. Not only […]

Cardboard Tube Gnomes

Only a few supplies are needed to make these cute little gnomes with the kids. After you make them, put […]

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 […]