Create fairytales by using cardboard tubes and boxes to make castles. Encourage the kids to use their imaginations to design […]
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!
DIY Viking Ship
Make the Vikings come alive by recreating a longship for your kids to play in! Made from recycled cardboard and […]
Alligator Affirmations Box
Turn empty cardboard tubes, egg cartons and other recyclables into an adorable alligator. Fill him with daily affirmations to build […]
Cardboard Tube Fish
Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of colorful fish. Decorate them however you’d like – there’s tons of room […]
Paper Ring Toss Game
We’ve turned paper plates and cardboard tubes into a fun family ring toss game. Older kids can cut out the […]
Cardboard Tube Campfire
Camping season is here! Make these adorable mini campfires as a camp crafts, for a camping-themed party, or for a […]
Marker Caddy
Turn empty cardboard tubes and a box into a handy marker caddy! Decorate with construction paper, stickers, markers, tape, paint, […]
Paper Mache Patchwork Turtle
This cute little turtle is made using cardboard tubes, paper mache, fabric and Mod Podge. It’s a fun project for […]
Statue of Liberty Torch
Celebrate the 4th of July while waving the Statue of Liberty’s torch. Made with simple recycled materials, the flame really […]
Milk Carton Pirate Ship
Turn an empty milk carton, egg carton, straws and other recyclables into a cool pirate ship. A perfect craft for […]
Milk Jug Piggy Bank
Don’t recycle those empty milk jugs and toilet paper rolls just yet… use them to make this adorable piggy bank! […]
USA Wreath
Recycle cardboard tubes, turning them into pretty patriotic wreaths for Memorial Day. Hang one on the front door or in […]
Duck Tape Recycled Robot
Instead of tossing your empty cereal box in the recycle bin, save it to make this fun robot kid craft! […]
Ball Maze
Transform a box and some cardboard tubes into an awesome ball maze! This is a great activity for predictions (will […]
Cardboard Tube Beaker from The Muppets
It’s that lovable mad scientist assistant, Beaker! What Muppet fan doesn’t have a soft spot for this cute little guy?
Go Team! Pennant
Wave your team to victory with these team pennants. A frugal craft made from cardboard tubes and construction paper, the […]
Make a Kaleidoscope
Make your very own kaleidoscope using a recycled cardboard tube, construction paper, see through beads and a few other materials.
Cardboard Tube Honey Bee
Turn an empty cardboard tube into a realistic honey bee. Did you know that 12 of the United States have […]
Family Bowling Game
A fun family game made from recycled materials. The kids will get a kick out of knocking down bowling pins […]
Vacation Bible School Jesus Fish Mobile
Turn cardboard tubes and glitter into sparkly fish, then hang them as a mobile. It’s a wonderful project for Sunday […]
Cardboard Tube Firefly
Turn a cardboard tube into a firefly! This fun project is a neat way to learn more about this very […]
Dollar Bill Dispenser
Turn an empty cardboard tube into a Dollar Bill Dispenser! A creative way to give the gift of money.
California Redwood Forest
Create your own crafty version of a beautiful California redwood forest. This is a wonderful way to learn about nature […]
Cardboard Tube Chili Pepper Maracas
Turn recycled cardboard tubes into these adorable maracas, perfect for Cinco de Mayo! They are fun, easy, and inexpensive with […]
Cardboard Tube Bulldozer
Made from a few recycled items from around the house, these dutiful dozers will be ready to hit the road […]
Colorful Cardboard Tube Butterflies
Cardboard tubes and colorful paper come together to make these pretty springtime butterflies. Hang them from the ceiling or sit […]
Cardboard Tube Lion
Turn a cardboard tube into a lion using a clever technique. It’s easy to do and costs practically nothing.
Cardboard Tube Star Wars Characters
Turn empty cardboard tubes into Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and R2D2. They’re fun to make and great to for acting out […]
Colorful Cardboard Tube Flowers
This fun craft starts as empty cardboard tubes and ends up as a colorful bouquet of flowers! It’s a great […]
Cardboard Tube Book
Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun flipping through this homemade color book. Made from cardboard tubes and printed paper, these […]
Cardboard Tube Jellyfish
This Cardboard Tube Jellyfish couldn’t be cuter! It’s a great craft to teach your kids about recycling and lots of […]
Homemade Angry Birds Game
Turn empty toilet paper rolls into a fun, safe, kid-friendly version of Angry Birds that you can play indoors or […]
Eggshell Family
Turn eggshells into planters representing the whole family. What a great project to do together in the spring or any […]
Rain Cloud Craft
Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable rain cloud! This fun project is wonderful for spring or to accompany […]
Bunny Egg Cup
Create adorable egg cups to display your dyed eggs on the Easter table. Can you guess the common items used […]
Easter Egg Napkin Rings
Turn colored images into Easter egg napkin rings to dress up the holiday table. Can you guess what common recyclable […]
Cardboard Tube Spaceship
Your kids will definitely look like rocket scientists when their friends check out their cool cardboard tube spaceships! They’re great […]
Cardboard Tube Octopus
Dive in and make this adorable sea creature! Recycle cardboard tubes to make this friendly octopus.
Cardboard Tube Fire Breathing Dragon
Another great recycling project that uses cardboard tubes, paint and tissue paper. Use the fire breathing dragons to celebrate Chinese […]
Cardboard Tube People
Recycle cardboard tubes into cops & robbers or a whole pirate family! Youngsters will have hours of fun playing with […]
Cardboard Tube Coiled Snakes
These cute little snakes are made from cardboard tubes. Be realistic or creative with the colors and patterns you choose!
Cardboard Tube Pencil Organizer
Create a colorful and functional organizer to keep your pens, markers and pencils close at hand. It’s easy to do […]
Yarn Valentine Heart
Follow the simple steps to make a yarn-wrapped heart using an empty cardboard tube. It’s easy to do and is […]
Cardboard Tube Giraffe
Make this adorable giraffe out of cardboard tubes and yarn! Kids will love it.
Cardboard Tube Beaded Butterfly
Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable butterflies for spring! Depending on what you attach to the back, these make wonderful […]
Tissue Box Doggie
This adorable dog is made from a recycled tissue box, some cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. You could use construction […]
Cardboard Tube Dog Marionette
Convert your cardboard rolls into a dog puppet. A fun craft for a lazy afternoon. A great rainy day activity […]
Cardboard Camera
This pretend play camera is loads of fun for young kids. It’s made with common materials you’ll find around the […]
Cardboard Tube Dog
This cute puppy is made from a recycled cardboard tube. Paper towel or toilet tubes are perfect for this project.
Cardboard Tube Sea Creatures
Adorable sea creatures made from construction paper and cardboard tubes.
Toy Car Bridge and Tunnel
Entertain your kids with a simple but fun project! They’ll love playing with this easy-to-make toy bridge and tunnel.
Cardboard Tube Heart Mobile
Create a beautiful heart mobile to decorate for Valentine’s Day. It’s made from empty cardboard tubes!
Olympic Torch Craft
Team up with a friend to make a cool Olympic Torch craft that shows the true spirit of the Olympics. […]
Kwanzaa Flag
Fly a homemade flag during Kwanzaa to honor family, community, and the cultures of African people worldwide. It’s an easy […]
Cardboard Tube Perry the Platypus
Transform an empty cardboard tube into Perry the Platypus Agent P. It’s easy and great for pretend play.
Cardboard Tube Fox
Turn a cardboard tube into a sleeping fox. This simple craft is inexpensive and easy to do.
Easy Apple Tree
Turn an empty cardboard tube and tissue paper into a cute apple tree. This easy craft is perfect for fall.
Medieval Chandelier
Use cardboard tubes, posterboard, and other basic craft supplies to create an awesome medieval chandelier. It makes a great decoration […]
Flower Number Line
Reinforce math concepts with this clever flower garden number line. Use it for counting, even/odd, addition and subtraction, and more!
Cardboard Tube Puppy
Make an adorable puppy using empty cardboard tubes. The detailed, step-by-step photos make it easy!
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