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!

Bunny Egg Holder

Create a cute Easter Bunny egg holder using felt and a cardboard tube. Make one for each guest at the […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Garland

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a beautiful garland of hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day! This easy craft is a fun […]

Cardboard Tube Valentine Pillow Boxes

This 5-minute craft makes for a beautiful way to give Valentine’s Day gifts or for other occasions as well. Super […]

Cardboard Tube “Cat in the Hat” Pop-Ups

Kids will get a kick out of making the Cat jump out of his hat with this fun craft made […]

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

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

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 […]

Christmas Paper Tube Characters

These cute Christmas paper tube characters are lots of fun for pretend play. The printable makes it so easy!

Cardboard Tube Halloween Bats

Turn cardboard tubes into bats to decorate for Halloween. Not only are they fun, but they’re really inexpensive and take […]

Colorful Ghouls from Cardboard Tubes

Cute and colorful ghouls made from painted cardboard tubes! A fun Halloween project for the kids.

Treat Bucket Halloween Characters

These super cute mummies, bats, and monsters are made from cardboard tubes, paper and glitter. Fill them with treats for […]

Cardboard Tube Batman

Turn an ordinary cardboard tube into Batman! All you need is this free pattern and some construction paper.

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

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

Cardboard Tube Fall Trees

Create beautiful fall trees using cardboard tubes. This craft is easy enough for even the little ones to do.

Cardboard Tube Watch Craft

Learn to tell time with this cute cardboard tube craft. Kids will love wearing their homemade watch.

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 Tin Man

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

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 Star Wars Characters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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.

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 […]

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Yarn & Felt Pencil Holder

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