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 be hooked! A collection of craft ideas using toilet paper rolls (31–40)
Hina dolls
Here’s an introduction to making Hina dolls from toilet paper rolls that you can display on tables or shelves.
In March, you often see more Hina dolls and decorations for the Doll Festival, don’t you? You can make cute Hina dolls using toilet paper rolls that you’d normally throw away.
Cut the toilet paper roll to about 6 centimeters in height.
Then, paste origami paper on it to create the dolls.
If you use Japanese-patterned origami, the dolls will look more authentic.
Of course, it’s also fine to make the outfits with polka dots or various other patterns.
By using your favorite origami, you can create unique, original Hina dolls.
mini hat
Here’s a small hat you can make using yarn and a toilet paper roll.
It’s perfect as a gift for friends during the cold season or as an ornament for your Christmas tree.
Cut the yarn into 15-centimeter lengths.
Cut the toilet paper roll into a 1.5-centimeter ring.
Tie the yarn strands onto the cut ring.
You can use a single color, or tie on two colors alternately to create a lovely striped pattern.
When you’ve finished tying, knot the loose ends of the yarn together.
Trim the knotted ends into a rounded shape to complete the hat.
It’s so cute you won’t believe it’s made from a toilet paper roll—give it a try!
flower basket
Let’s try making something using paper cord! Here are some flower basket ideas.
It’s a lovely interior decor piece with flowers of various colors arranged in a basket.
Just by displaying it in your room, it will create a bright and festive impression.
What you’ll need: an empty box, a toilet paper roll, scissors, a ruler, a pencil, glue, double-sided tape, clips, paper cord, and decorative materials like lace and flowers.
Since it’s a small ornament about the diameter of a toilet paper roll, it’s nice that you can place it just about anywhere.
Kadomatsu
Let’s try making New Year’s decorations by hand.
You can create a miniature version of a kadomatsu, the traditional decoration placed at the entrance of homes, using a toilet paper roll.
Wrap felt to make the bamboo, and sew plum blossoms and other ornaments.
Cut a toilet paper roll to about 3 centimeters in height, then place the felt parts inside.
Wrap chirimen fabric around the roll, glue it on, and tie a gold cord.
You’ll have a palm-sized kadomatsu when you’re done.
All the materials can be found at 100-yen shops, so it’s easy to prepare and simple to make.
Mushroom memo stand
Combine an egg carton and a toilet paper roll core to make a cute mushroom-shaped memo stand.
Cut out the egg-shaped cups from the carton, apply glue to the back, and attach tissue paper.
Add tissue paper to the front as well for a more colorful look, then use a white pen to draw patterns so it resembles petals.
For the base, cut cardboard into the shape of a mushroom stem and glue on tea leaves or moss to create a natural feel.
Insert the core and you’ll have a stable stand.
It’s a gentle, soothing piece of decor that will bring comfort just by placing it in your room.
A playful yet practical idea that makes the crafting process fun.
Adults Get Hooked! Craft Ideas Using Toilet Paper Rolls (41–50)
Fluffy Balloon
Decorate your ceiling or walls! Here are ideas for fluffy hot-air balloons.
How about putting photos or messages inside the balloons and displaying them? Choosing bright colors is sure to brighten up your room! What you’ll need: a toilet paper roll, a paper cup, double-sided tape, scissors, construction paper, a craft punch, glue, thread, and photos.
It’s perfect for decorating a child’s birthday party or for event décor.
Adding cotton to make it even fluffier sounds fun, too!
Frog figurine
During the rainy season, when we get a lot of rain, we also see frogs more often, don’t we? The way they hop around as if enjoying the rain brightens up the rainy season, which often has a gloomy image.
Here’s a craft using toilet paper rolls with a frog motif.
Just make cuts in the roll to create the frog’s legs, fold the back part, and then add color to finish.
Since it simply involves cutting and folding, it’s an easy project to try.
