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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!


Cardboard Tube Minions

Cardboard Tube Minions

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable minions using a printable pattern and construction paper. This is a great activity for […]

Colorful Cardboard Tube Fish

Colorful Cardboard Tube Fish

These fish are really simple to make and your little ones will have hours of fun playing with them when […]

Cardboard Tube Moose

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a moose. This cute craft is fun to do and uses something that might […]

Worm Pencil Holder

This Worm Pencil Holder is a great way to get little bookworms crafting! Kids of all ages will enjoy this […]

Cardboard Tube Sand Castle

Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]

Cardboard Tube Tin Man

Turn a cardboard tube into the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz. The tutorial includes links to make Dorothy and […]

Cardboard Tube Rocket

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a fun toy rocket. Use your imagination as you zoom these to the moon!

Cardboard Tube R2D2

Use the printable template to cut out all the accents to turn a cardboard tube into R2D2. This is a […]

Cardboard Tube Horse

Make this cute horse from chenille stems and cardboard tubes! It’s a great recycling project.  

Tissue Box Doggie

Tissue Box Doggie

This adorable dog is made from a recycled tissue box, some cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. Use it to hold […]

Cardboard Tube Star Wars Characters

Cardboard Tube Star Wars Characters

Make these cute Star Wars characters out of simple paper tubes. May the 4th be with you!

Cardboard Tube Moses

Cardboard Tube Moses

Turn a cardboard tube into a model of Moses! Then use your finished Moses craft during Sunday School, a Passover […]

Superhero Cuffs

Superhero Cuffs

Your little superhero with love accessorizing with these awesome cuffs. They’re easy to make and a fun recycling project since […]

Cardboard Tube Bumble Bee

Cardboard Tube Bumble Bee

Save those cardboard tubes! These cheery bumble bees are easy to create using cardboard tubes and colorful cardstock.

Cardboard Tube Easter Rabbits

Cardboard Tube Easter Rabbits

Give your kids a fun bunny craft to make this Easter. They’ll be jumping for joy with these cute cardboard […]

Cardboard Tube Walrus

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable walrus. Kids will love working with paint, pipe cleaners, yarn, and googly […]

Rainbow Rain Stick

Turn a cardboard tube into a rainbow rain stick. This simple craft is lots of fun for a rainy day, […]

Easter Egg Napkin Rings

Turn colored images into Easter egg napkin rings to dress up the holiday table. Can you guess what common recyclable […]

Colorful Cardboard Tube Butterflies

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 Cell Phone Holders

Learn how to make cool phone holders using cardboard tubes. Decorate them with patterned paper, a pretty napkin or even […]

Cardboard Tube Ninja Turtles

Cardboard Tube Ninja Turtles

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

Changing Faces Cardboard Tube Dolls

Happy…sad…mad… these cardboard tube dolls are perfect for teaching emotions to young children. The ability to change faces on these […]

Personalized Recycled Napkin Rings

Personalized Recycled Napkin Rings

Turn empty cardboard tubes and old Scrabble tiles into fun, personalized napkin rings. This project is easy to do and […]

Groundhog Play Set

Groundhog Play Set

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

Cardboard Tube Star Garland

Cardboard Tube Star Garland

Use cardboard tubes and any sort of embellishments you like to make this pretty star garland. It’s a wonderful decoration […]

New Year’s Eve Noise Makers

Ring in the New Year with homemade noise makers! They’re easy to do and are made from materials you probably […]

Christmas Mug Shots

Christmas Mug Shots

Use empty cardboard tubes to create hilarious Christmas mug shots. Imagine all the ways in which Christmas characters might cause some […]

Yarn Hat Ornaments

Turn a cardboard tube and some yarn into adorable mini hat ornaments. Hang them from the Christmas tree or make […]

Cardboard Tube Penguins

When your kids are stuck indoors on a cold winter’s day, make some penguins! This simple craft not only provides […]

Cardboard Tube Olaf Craft from Frozen

Cardboard Tube Olaf Craft from Frozen

It’s Olaf, the lovable little snowman from the movie Frozen! Make one from a cardboard tube and a few simple […]

Cardboard Tube Children & Snowmen

Cardboard Tube Children & Snowmen

Create a group of kids playing in the snow and building snowmen, all made from cardboard tubes! This activity is […]

Glittery Menorah

Glittery Menorah

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

Cardboard Tube Advent Calendar

Cardboard Tube Advent Calendar

This creative advent calendar is made from decorative paper and recycled cardboard tubes! Kids will love making this fun project […]

Paper Plate Christmas Tree

Paper Plate Christmas Tree

Turn paper plates and a cardboard tube into a free-standing Christmas tree! A fun project for kids of all ages.

Recycled Cardboard Tube Desk Caddy

Recycled Cardboard Tube Desk Caddy

Dress up your homework station with this easy cardboard tube desk caddy. It’s a great way to recycle empty tubes. 

Thankful Turkey Craft

Thankful Turkey Craft

This adorable Thanksgiving turkey craft is a great way to talk to kids about what they are thankful for and […]

Paint Chip Turkeys

Paint Chip Peacocks and Turkeys

Use paint chips for feathers to make your own colorful peacocks and turkeys. This simple cardboard tube project is lots […]

Pumpkin Seed Cardboard Tube Owl

Pumpkin Seed Cardboard Tube Owl

Use a cardboard tube and a variety of seeds to make an adorable owl. Think creatively and see what you […]

Cardboard Tube Frankenstein

This cute little Frankenstein is made from a recycled cardboard tube. Make your own for Halloween. 

Cardboard Tube Indian Corn

Cardboard Tube Indian Corn

Combine a cardboard tube, bubble wrap, paint, and some construction paper and you have a fun fall craft. Experiment with […]

Tiny Yarn Hat

It’s hard to believe these tiny hats start with empty toilet paper tubes! They’re so easy to make and are […]

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

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 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 Squirrel

Cardboard Tube Squirrel

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

Cardboard Tube Book

Cardboard Tube Book

Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun flipping through this homemade color book. Made from cardboard tubes and printed paper, these […]

Medieval Chandelier

Use cardboard tubes, posterboard, and other basic craft supplies to create an awesome medieval chandelier. It makes a great decoration […]

Easy Cardboard Tube Apple Tree

Turn an empty cardboard tube and tissue paper into a cute apple tree. This easy craft is perfect for fall.

Ball Maze

Ball Maze

Transform a box and some cardboard tubes into an awesome ball maze! This is a great activity for predictions (will […]

Cute Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

Cute Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

Turn simple items including construction paper, a craft stick, and a cardboard tube into an adorable little scarecrow. This fun […]

Four Season Cardboard Tube Trees

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a set of four cardboard tube trees representing spring, summer, fall, and winter. […]

Family Bowling Game

Family Bowling Game

This fun family game is made from recycled materials. Kids will get a kick out of knocking down bowling pins […]

Cardboard Tube Flowers and Cacti

Cardboard Tube Flowers and Cacti

Turn empty cardboard tubes into these adorable flowers and cacti. Inexpensive, easy, and fun!

Homemade Kaleidoscope

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

Recycled Box Guitar

Recycled Box Guitar

Make a guitar (or bango, violin, etc.) out of recycled cracker boxes and cardboard tubes. Your preschooler can help put […]

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 […]

Disney Rocket Party Favor

Disney Rocket Party Favor

These cute little rocket party favors will delight kids of all ages, especially when they find this fun game tucked […]

Cardboard Tube Goat

Turn a cardboard tube and pipe cleaners into a cute goat. This is a great craft to pair with a […]

Pencil Holder

Yarn & Felt Pencil Holder

Corral those pencils and pens that seem to end up all over the house with our recycled pencil holders. All […]

Cardboard Tube Cow

You can make this cute little Holstein out of a cardboard tube, some paint and chenille stems. It’s a fun […]

Statue of Liberty Crown and Torch

Turn a paper plate and a cardboard tube into a Statue of Liberty crown and torch. This craft is perfect […]

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