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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!

Adults Get Hooked! Craft Ideas Using Toilet Paper Rolls (41–50)

snowman

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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.

Marionette

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Marionette

Let’s try making a marionette you can control with strings.

For this idea, you’ll use items like a paper cup, a toilet paper roll, straws, a ping-pong ball, a plastic bottle cap, and disposable chopsticks.

First, make the marionette’s head with the paper cup and the body with the toilet paper roll.

For the arms and legs, thread twine through short pieces of straw, attach a ping-pong ball for each hand and a plastic bottle cap for each foot, then fix them to the body.

Cross two chopsticks to make a T-shaped control, secure them, and hang four strings from it: attach two to the head and the remaining two to the hands.

Marionettes are meant to be operated and played with, but if you’re an adult, displaying it as a decoration is also recommended.

Rocket

[Craft] Let's Make a Rocket with a Toilet Paper Roll [Easy]
Rocket

Rockets are magnificent vehicles that soar into space, aren’t they? And you can actually make one as a great item for recreational activities for seniors.

Combine ease of use with free creativity to complete a one-of-a-kind rocket.

It’s easy to make by cutting and gluing toilet paper rolls and adding color with construction paper and crayons.

It would also be lovely to enjoy playing with the rocket together when you see your grandchildren.

It’s amazing that such an impressive rocket can be made from a toilet paper roll—beyond what you’d imagine! Try making rockets in various designs and have fun with it.

Frog figurine

[Elderly Indoor Recreation Craft] A Frog Using a Toilet Paper Roll
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.

dice

[Craft Play 001] How to Make a Dice Using a Toilet Paper Roll (Quick Version, No Narration)
dice

Dice are also commonly used items in recreational games.

They’re essential for activities like sugoroku and The Game of Life, which many older adults enjoy.

This time, let’s make dice using toilet paper rolls.

Just cut slits in the rolls and fit the pieces together, and you’ll have them finished in no time! Don’t forget to draw the pips on the dice at the end.

Making dice not only helps train fine motor skills but is also expected to be effective for dementia prevention, so it’s highly recommended.