Adults will be hooked! A collection of craft ideas using toilet paper rolls
The cardboard tubes from toilet paper that everyone throws away—did you know you can turn this everyday material into stylish accessories and home decor for adults? By making the most of their cylindrical shape, you can create pen holders, flower vases, and even advent calendars to brighten the Christmas season.
With a bit of creativity, wonderful pieces come to life.
In this article, we’ll introduce craft ideas for adults using toilet paper rolls.
Every project features simple steps, so give them a try and add a charming accent to your everyday life!
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Adults will love it! A collection of craft ideas using toilet paper rolls (21–30)
Marble roll with a toilet paper core
This is a simple marble run you can make using toilet paper rolls.
Prepare eight toilet paper rolls.
Cut two of them in half to make two shorter pieces each.
For the remaining six rolls, make a single slit in each so they can be opened up.
Assemble these six into two vertical towers by stacking three each.
Attach the halved rolls diagonally across the openings of the towers to form slide-like chutes, and you’re done! To ensure the marble drops down properly, be careful not to glue one end of each chute completely to the tower—leave a slight gap at the end.
Decorate the toilet paper rolls by drawing on them or adding washi tape or patterned origami paper!
Marble roll with a toilet paper core
This is a simple marble run you can make using toilet paper rolls.
Prepare eight toilet paper rolls.
Cut two of them in half to make two shorter pieces each.
For the remaining six rolls, make a single slit in each so they can be opened up.
Assemble these six into two vertical towers by stacking three each.
Attach the halved rolls diagonally across the openings of the towers to form slide-like chutes, and you’re done! To ensure the marble drops down properly, be careful not to glue one end of each chute completely to the tower—leave a slight gap at the end.
Decorate the toilet paper rolls by drawing on them or adding washi tape or patterned origami paper!
accordion file
Let’s try making an accordion file using a toilet paper roll, which is handy for storing multiple items together.
Since it’s a small accordion file, it also works well as a little organizer.
Flatten the toilet paper roll, cut open one side, and decorate it to make the cover.
For the file section, cut up envelopes and paste them together.
Finally, attach the file to the inside of the cover with masking tape or similar, add a fastener, and you’re done.
It might also be important to layer the decorations on the roll well to make the cover sturdier.
Snowflakes
Here’s a snowflake craft you’ll definitely want to try in winter, made from toilet paper rolls.
Snowflakes are intricate and delicate, so you might think they’d be hard to make as a craft—but using toilet paper rolls can make it surprisingly easy.
Cut a toilet paper roll and open it up.
When it’s flat, cut it further so it forms a square.
Fold it once into a triangle, then mark 1-centimeter intervals and draw lines.
The key is to make each line 1 centimeter shorter than the previous one.
Cut along the lines, then glue the cut sections together into loops.
Make five of these parts and assemble them to complete your snowflake.
It also makes a great indoor Christmas decoration.
snowman
Snowmen are popular as symbols of winter.
They also make great Christmas tree ornaments.
Let’s make a cute snowman using a toilet paper roll.
First, cut the toilet paper roll and cover it with origami paper.
Next, use string to represent the arms and legs.
And there you have it—a cozy, adorable snowman.
Since people tend to go out less in winter, let’s help older adults enjoy the season by looking at these snowmen.
Fly! Core Rocket
Here’s how to make an easy “core rocket.” You’ll need a plastic wrap core, a toilet paper core, two rubber bands, and a straw.
First, cut the straw so it’s just a little longer than the opening of the toilet paper core.
Link the two rubber bands by looping them together.
Tape the rubber bands to the straw, then tape the straw onto the plastic wrap core with cellophane tape.
Once it’s set up so the toilet paper core can be launched, you’re done! Decorate the toilet paper core however you like to make your own original rocket.
Have fun and get creative!
Fly! Core Rocket
Here’s how to make an easy “core rocket.” You’ll need a plastic wrap core, a toilet paper core, two rubber bands, and a straw.
First, cut the straw so it’s just a little longer than the opening of the toilet paper core.
Link the two rubber bands by looping them together.
Tape the rubber bands to the straw, then tape the straw onto the plastic wrap core with cellophane tape.
Once it’s set up so the toilet paper core can be launched, you’re done! Decorate the toilet paper core however you like to make your own original rocket.
Have fun and get creative!