It’s a waste to throw away toilet paper rolls as they are! This time, we’ve gathered lots of fun ideas for toys you can make using toilet paper rolls, so try making them and playing with them before you toss them out! Since toilet paper rolls are already tube-shaped, you can make all sorts of things that make use of that shape.
There are plenty of options, from items you can make and display to things you can wear and play with, so pick your favorites and give them a try!
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Make it with toilet paper rolls! Exciting, fun, and easy handmade toys (1–10)
Air Cannon Bazooka
Here’s how to make an air-cannon bazooka.
First, cut a toilet paper roll lengthwise and place it around the outside of a paper towel roll.
Cut construction paper to fit the gap between the two rolls and tape it so there are no gaps.
At this point, make sure the toilet paper roll can still move.
Cut construction paper to match the bottom of the toilet paper roll, then tape it on while filling any gaps.
Next, remove the paper towel roll and make slits on one end so that they are 1 cm apart and 1.5 cm long.
Fold the slit sections inward and place them over the toilet paper roll.
Finally, crumple five tissues, put them into a bag to form a ball, and you’re done.
Slide the rolls and give it a pop, and the ball will fly far—try making targets and have fun playing!
Marbles rolling
Here’s how to make a marble roller.
Prepare toilet paper tubes, scissors, marbles, and cellophane tape.
Cut the toilet paper tubes lengthwise, then connect three at a time along the cut edges using tape.
Next, take a tube that’s been cut in half, insert it into the connected tubes to link them together, and secure with tape—that’s it! Try rolling marbles through it and have fun.
You might find yourself wanting to roll marbles again and again!
catch-ball machine
Here’s how to make a game of catch machine! Prepare paper plates, toilet paper rolls, rubber bands, tissues, a pen, scissors, and clear tape.
Poke a hole in the center of a paper plate, place a toilet paper roll over the center, and trace a circle.
Draw lines from the center, and once you’ve drawn the 3 o’clock line, cut along all the lines.
Overlap the edges, tape both the front and back with clear tape, then draw a line about 1 cm at the center hole and cut it—this part is done.
Next, make four cuts at the top of the roll, hook rubber bands into the four cut points to form a cross, and tape over them.
Thread a second rubber band through the first and tie it like a bow.
Gently press the paper plate and the toilet paper roll together to combine them, then tape from the top to secure.
Crumple a tissue into a small ball, reinforce it with tape, and attach it to the rubber band section.
Make another ball that’s fluffy, about the size of the roll’s opening, and reinforce it with tape—done!
Hoppy Frog
Here’s how to make a fun, springy jumping frog.
First, prepare a toilet paper roll painted green.
Gently flatten the roll and cut it across the middle with scissors.
Next, use one of the halves to create the frog’s hands, feet, and eyes.
Make use of the roll’s curve when shaping the parts.
For assembly, attach the hands so their tips face forward, and fold the legs so they act like springs.
Glue these parts onto the other half of the roll.
Finally, attach the eyes, and you’re done.
Press the frog’s rear with your finger and it will spring forward with a satisfying boing.
It’s perfect for making and playing together at home, especially on rainy days.
pull-back car
Let’s try making a rubber band-powered car! First, decorate a toilet paper tube however you like using colored paper and markers.
Next, use an awl to make a hole in the center of four plastic bottle caps.
Make holes in the tube as well, insert bamboo skewers, and attach the caps with holes to make the wheels.
Once that’s done, tie a rubber band to the middle of the bamboo skewer on the rear wheels.
Pull the rubber band firmly through the inside of the tube toward the front, then secure it with a paper clip to finish.
Hold the body of the car, pull it back, and release—it will take off using the power of the rubber band!
