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 Goat

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a cute goat! It’s a fun craft for Chinese New Year, a study of […]

Craft Stick Pen Holder

This pen holder couldn’t be easier to make. All you need are popsicle sticks and an empty cardboard tube.

Party Crown

Turn empty cardboard tubes into fun party crowns! Great for a princess-themed party, Christmas, New Year’s Eve or everyday dress-up.

Cardboard Tube Gift Holders

Decorate empty cardboard tubes to hold a tasty treats for friends, neighbors, or teachers. It is so easy, inexpensive, and fun.

Scratching Post for a Toy Cat

Make a cute little scratching post to go along with a favorite toy cat. It’s easy to do!

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of fish. This fun project is easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Have the kids make these adorable Pilgrim and Native American Thanksgiving napkin rings. This is a great project to keep them […]

Cardboard Tube Bunnies

Turn empty cardboard tubes into cute bunnies! A fun recycling project that costs nothing to make.

Cardboard Tube Baby Farm Animals

A fun craft for toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids! We all have empty toilet paper rolls around. This tutorial […]

Bead and Pipe Cleaner Bracelets

Make these Bead and Pipe Cleaner Bracelets for dress up fun or as a Mardi Gras accessory.

Cardboard Tube Dangling Hearts

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into these pretty dangling hearts to decorate your entryway or dress up a corner of the […]

Preschool Valentine Party Crackers

These simple party crackers are easy enough for preschoolers to make. Fill with goodies to share with your friends!

Cardboard Tube Cross

How does a craft that costs nothing to make sound? Save those empty cardboard tubes and turn them into beautiful […]

Cardboard Tube Coiled Christmas Tree Ornament

Make a festive ornament from a painted cardboard tube. Great for hanging from the ceiling as well!

Owl Pillow Box

Dress up plain kraft pillow boxes as colorful owls. A great way to wrap a small gift.

Spider Stick Puppet

Make these cute and very easy spider stick puppets from cardboard tubes and felt. When you are done, use them […]

Paper Plate Pumpkin

Turn a paper plate and an empty cardboard tube into a cute paper plate pumpkin. There are two versions of […]

Paper Roll Shamrocks

Repurpose those empty cardboard tubes to make a fun shamrock bouquet! This craft is green in more ways than one. […]

Cardboard Tube Cars

Here’s a fun way for the boys to recycle some toilet paper or paper towel cardboard tubes! Make adorable cardboard […]

Three Little Pigs Masks

The next time you share the story of the Three Little Pigs, don’t just tell it, have the children be […]

Flowering Cherry Tree

Make a beautiful cherry tree in bloom using an old paper towel roll and silk flowers. What a wonderful way […]

New Year Placecards

All you need to make these festive placecards are toiled paper rolls, wrapping paper, and ribbon or wire garland. Fill […]

Finger Puppet Pilgrims

Finger Puppet Pilgrim Make these finger puppet pilgrims from recycled cardboard tubes and construction paper. This fun craft is a great […]

Cardboard Tube Bats

This is a fun and easy craft for the kids this Halloween. Create these as favors for your Halloween party. […]

Washi Tape Art Supply Caddy

Here a great way to recycle items that would normally end up in the trash and turn them into an […]

Cardboard Tube Aliens

Gather up those empty cardboard tubes, some googly eyes, and random scraps to make a fun collection of aliens. Your […]

Map-Covered Cookie Tubes

With summer vacations not far away, plan ahead for snacks that can be eaten in the car with little trouble. […]

Father’s Day Pencil Holder

Made from a recycled cardboard tube, this quick and easy craft is easy for all ages to work on. Not […]

Cardboard Tube Bunny Egg Holders

Painted cardboard tubes are turned into bunny egg holders in a few easy steps. An easy craft for preschoolers and […]

Cardboard Tube Flowers

With the addition of paint and felt, you can turn cardboard tubes in pretty spring flowers. This garden can be […]

Rain Stick

Legend has it that Indians shook rain sticks to bring on rainy weather. Your little ones can make noise with […]

Cardboard Tube My Little Ponies

If you’re kids are fans of My Little Ponies, they will love making their own version of these toys from […]

Fun with a Marble Run

We’ve created yet another fun project to build out of cardboard tubes. Kids will have hours of fun racing marbles […]

Cardboard Tube Groundhog Pop-Up

This playful, little groundhog is popping up to say “hi” on Groundhog Day! Made from cardboard tubes, paper and markers, […]

Cardboard Tube Binoculars

Make a pair of binoculars with some things you probably already have. All you’ll need is cardboard tubes, glue and […]

Penguin Finger Puppet

Penguin Finger Puppet Make a bunch of these penguins and you can have a puppet show with your friends! When […]

Snowflake Gift Card Holder

Kids can make a snowflake from a toilet paper roll and attach it to an easy-to-make envelope to for giving […]

Cardboard Tube Snake

Here’s a fun weekend craft that turns toilet paper rolls into playful snakes! A great project for the boys in […]

Cardboard Tube Spiders

These friendly spiders are made from recycled cardboard tubes.

Spin Art Turkeys

Make these brightly colored turkeys for your table by using paint, paper plates and a salad spinner!

Cardboard Tube Christmas Trees

All you will need for these cute trees is cardboard tube rolls and construction paper. Decorate with markers and you […]

Mummy Treat Containers

Made from cardboard tubes and crepe paper, these little guys are all wrapped up and waiting to be filled with […]

Cardboard Tube Bats

The wings from these cardboard tube bats are made from recycled paper bags! An adorable Halloween project.

Cardboard Tube Fish

An adorable fish made from recycled cardboard tubes. Great for an undersea bedroom decoration!

Groundhog Puppet

Your little one will love making and playing with this cute groundhog puppet

Angry Birds from Cardboard Tubes

The Angry Bird craze is rampant. This is a really fun project for older kids as it involves adding several […]