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18 Recycled Crafts for Christmas

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What’s not to love about recycled crafts? They’re budget-friendly and the materials are easy to find because a lot of the crafts feature daily household items. For example, toilet paper roll crafts put those toilet tubes to work and stashbusting crafts can often help you get rid of some of that leftover fabric or paper you have stored away. We can go on and on about our love for recycled crafts, but instead, we’ve put together a list of our favorite recycled crafts for Christmas.

18 Recycled Crafts for Christmas

Some of our most-loved recycled crafts for Christmas are crafts with toilet paper rolls. This Toilet Tube Christmas Wreath and these Easy Toilet Tube Star Ornaments are great toilet paper roll crafts for kids. Adults can enjoy crafts with toilet paper rolls too! You’ll never believe this Adorable Christmas Tree Décor uses this easy, budget savvy material.

You can also decorate your home with some DIY Christmas decorations made with recycled materials. The possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating for Christmas, but homemade Christmas decorations are simply the best! You can make handmade ornaments to decorate your tree or you can decorate your front door with a Watercolored Coffee Filter Wreath. Proudly show off all your holiday cards with a DIY Christmas Card Display or craft some Stunning DIY Lanterns from tin cans. All of these DIY Christmas decorations are so beautiful and extra special because they’re recycled crafts!

18 Recycled Crafts for Christmas

Precious Paper Cup Angels

Kids Christmas Crafts

Paint Chip Christmas Trees

Toilet Tube Christmas Wreath

Precious Paper Cup Angels

Easy Toilet Tube Star Ornaments

Rustic Cardboard Christmas Ornaments

Egg Carton Candy Cane

Upcycled Fabric OrnamentRecycled Handmade Ornaments

Recycled Lightbulb Christmas Ornament

Simple Rhinestone Recycled Ornament

Upcycled Fabric Ornament

Scrap Paper Christmas Ornaments

Thrifty Light Fixture Ornaments

Mason Jar Lid Wreath Ornaments

Beautiful Rolled Paper Christmas Ornaments

Watercolored Coffee Filter WreathMore Recycled Christmas Craft Ideas

Darling Wrapping Paper Wreath

T-Shirt Stockings for the Holidays

Adorable Christmas Tree Décor

Stunning DIY Lanterns

Sheet Music Christmas Trees

DIY Christmas Card Display

Watercolored Coffee Filter Wreath

Plus, for more recycled craft fun, check out these awesome Mason Jar Christmas Crafts here!

 

What materials do you use for recycled crafts?

The BEST Holiday Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

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Save those toilet paper rolls! You won’t want to toss them away and miss out on some awesome craft projects. Toilet paper roll crafts are great projects for kids for so many reasons. To start off, they’re cheap! These crafts with toilet paper rolls are the best way to use a common household item that everyone just throws away. Instead, put them to use as fun toilet paper roll crafts for kids. You won’t regret it. If their budget-friendly aspect doesn’t get to you, then the fact that they’re super easy might. They make great crafts for all ages.

The BEST Holiday Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

Your kids will be mesmerized when they see what they can transform this common household item into with just a few easy steps. Considered to be “garbage”, toilet paper rolls make great crafts for any season. We’ve put together a list of fall and Thanksgiving crafts for kids, so your little ones can add their own special touch to your home’s decor. They’ll be so proud to show off their crafty creations.

What’s more, we’ve included fun Halloween crafts for kids and some Christmas craft ideas too! Your kids will be amazed at all the favorite seasonal characters they can create. They can create anything from scary, yet Goofy Gouls to Toilet Paper Roll Star Ornaments for decorating the tree. Encourage your kids to get creative by putting their own twist on these crafts. Let their imaginations run wild and they’ll be so excited for the holiday season.

The BEST Holiday Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

 

Fall and Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Toilet Tube Hooty OwlsToilet Tube Turkeys

Toilet Tube Hooty Owls

Burlap Toilet Roll Turkey

DIY Paper Roll Pumpkins

Cardboard Tube Pilgrims and Indians

Halloween Crafts for Kids

Trick or Treat OwlHanging Toilet Paper Roll Bats

Goofy Toilet Roll Ghouls

Toilet Paper Roll Bat Buddies

Toilet Roll Pumpkins and Skulls

Trick or Treat Owl

Christmas Craft Ideas

Toilet Paper Roll Reindeer OrnamentsToilet Tube Christmas Wreath

Easy Toilet Tube Star Ornaments

Toilet Roll Snowman

Toilet Paper Roll Reindeer Ornaments

Precious Polar Bear Paper Roll Craft

Toilet Paper Roll Star Ornaments

 

If you like these toilet paper roll crafts, be sure to check out our collection of Brown Paper Bag Crafts! They’re great for crafting on a budget or creating an art curriculum for your classroom.

What’s your favorite toilet paper roll craft?

Make a Toilet Paper Roll Treat Holder for Halloween

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This tutorial is brought to you by Latrice Murphy from Any Occasion.

Hello Halloween lovers. Oh yes, this holiday coming fast and now is the time to get those fun little treats created for classroom parties. What’s easier than some candy all wrapped up? I hoard toilet paper tubes and paper towel rolls for occasions like this. We will be making 15 of these for my girl scout troop. It’s super easy and fun. I’m using some new products from both Glitz Design and May Arts ribbon.

 

Materials:

  • Materials needed:
  • Toilet paper tube
  • Patterned paper
  • Tulle
  • Stapler
  • Washi tape
  • Ribbon
  • Candy
  • Small plastic bag
  • Halloween embellishments
  • Gemstones or enamel dots

 

Instructions:

First, start off by cutting your patterned paper down to 4-¼”. That’s the size of a normal toilet paper tube.

Attach your paper using a stapler. This is much faster than trying to use glue or other adhesives.

Next, fill your small plastic bag with candy and stuff it into the center of the tube.

Wrap your tulle around the tube lengthwise and close with a piece of coordinating washi tape.

Choose a couple Halloween ribbons and trim the ends to 45 degree angles. Layer them and tie a knot in the end to close the tulle around the toilet paper tube.

Trim off any excess tulle or ribbon and it’s time to embellish.

I created tags by using punches or pre-made embellishments. I layered then a numbered die cut with a fun raven and a large-faceted gemstone.

 

So fast and so fun! I hope you give this one a try. I made this in about 15 minutes. Happy haunted crafting!

 

 

 

Download New FaveCrafts eBook & Discover Ways to Craft With Toilet Paper Rolls

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I know what you’re thinking … and just hear me out. We’ve told you how to craft with a variety of eco-friendly materials (if you haven’t downloaded our wine bottle crafts eBook, you’re really missing out) and well, it seems that readers just can’t get enough. That’s why we turned to toilet paper rolls are inspiration for our brand new free eBook, 14 Toilet Paper Roll Craft Ideas. Think you can’t make anything with those empty cardboard tubes? Well, we’re about to show you how it’s done.


This eBook features a variety of projects you can show off, give as gifts or display. Whether you’re hosting a party of looking for the perfect complement to your next fancy outfit, 14 Toilet Paper Roll Craft Ideas is filled with creative projects that fit any aesthetic. There are also a ton of great crafts for kids and adults to make together, so this is a great excuse to gather up the family for a fun and creative afternoon.

This eBook is divided into three separate sections – Creative Toilet Paper Roll Craft Ideas, Seasonal Crafts for Toilet Paper Rolls and Jewelry Crafts with Toilet Paper Rolls. These crafts are all inexpensive to make and perfect for any skill level. Best of all, the projects in this eBook can be made all year long, so you don’t have to file a copy away and wait for the perfect opportunity to get together.

 

Here’s a sneak peek inside of our latest eBook:

Owl Desk Organizer – A new school year is just around the corner, so now is the time to get organized. Save up toilet paper rolls and decorative paper and create a simple desk organizer for your child’s room. Kids won’t mind doing their homework when they have a colorful homemade design to look at and enjoy. Plus, all of their school supplies will be within reach, so there won’t be any excuse to not buckle down and get to work. This is also an ideal project for anyone who needs a little extra help in the organization department – you can customize the piece to fit any space.

Easter Bunny Napkin Rings – Easter is a time to celebrate traditions and bring loved ones around a table for a delicious meal. Have kids put their creative talents to use by creating easy-to-make napkin rings from toilet paper rolls. You only need scraps of felt to complete this task, so you can make many at once. This is a fun and festive addition to any table and will give kids a chance to show off their work and receive compliments. Who knows, crafting could become a brand new Easter tradition!

Pretty Recycled Princess Bracelets – Cover an empty toilet paper roll with pink felt and add some stick on jewels to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet that little girls will love. This is a great after school project for kids and can be also worn as part of a Halloween costume. Kids will love creating a bracelet for themselves and each of their friends – it’s a great gift idea and can serve as an alternative to traditional friendship bracelets. Talk about an inexpensive project – you can use fabric scraps, recycled materials and dollar store embellishments to complete this project.

Well, what are you waiting for? For these projects plus 11 more creative craft ideas, download a copy of 14 Toilet Paper Roll Craft Ideas today – it’s free!

 

 

 

 

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How to Make Toilet Paper Pencil Holders

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This tutorial is brought to you by Latrice Murphy from Any Occasion.

 

Hey there it’s Latrice with a fun and fast project that you can make right now. It’s perfect for kids- I’m actually going to be doing this with my group of Girl Scouts this week in honor of Earth Day. This project uses something we all have on a daily basis but usually toss. While exploring Pinterest, I have come across my fair share of projects using toilet paper tubes, so I decided to create something myself.

Materials:

  • Toilet paper tube
  • Random packaging insert (chipboard)
  • Glue stick
  • Hot glue gun
  • Buttons (even better is they are ones you have from old shirts!)
  • Corner rounder
  • Scraps of patterned paper

 

Instructions:

I started by cutting my paper pieces to fit. The base is 4” X 4” and the tube needed a piece that was 4-¼” X 6-¼”. Adhere the paper to both with a simple glue stick. You also could staple or use Washi Tape to keep it on there.

Next up you’ll want to use your glue gun to attach the tube to the base. The base gives it stability to be able to hold pencils.

Now the hard parts are done. Last you just have to embellish to your hearts desire and fill with nice sharp pencils.

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My daughter wanted to make one for every friend. She could too, because I never toss my TP tubes.

 

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Recycling Craft Secrets: Crafting with Toilet Rolls

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Crafters are coming up with new ways to be thrifty every day by refashioning the items in their home into recycled crafts that look brand new. One of the most popular items we’ve seen this year is very common and surprisingly versatile; toilet paper rolls. Because of how much readers have loved them, the editors at AllFreeChristmasCrafts have put together a new collection of 11 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts that will show you many of the creative ways this recyclable can be used. Look below to see some of what you’ll find:

You can start on your Christmas ornament crafts early or make a DIY decoration to cheer up your room with one of these colorful toilet paper roll crafts. None of the techniques involved are complicated, but the results will be stunning. No one will be able to guess that your handmade Christmas ornaments are made of toilet rolls, especially with all of the creative ways you can embellish them.

The projects included in our collection cover more than just ornaments; you can use your thrifty design skills for any room in your house with some recycling craft and green craft decorations. You can learn to make a garland, add an extra pop to your table, and much more, and all for less.

Whether you’re a crafter looking for a new material for upcycling or one trying to find new projects that you can do with your family, our list of 11 crafts with toilet paper rolls has something for you. Young crafters will enjoy working with a flexible material that can be painted, reshaped, and covered in all kinds of materials, and you can gain access to a number of new ways to not only recycle your toilet rolls, but also reuse your other leftover materials.

There’s no better way to get a fresh start on your crafting in 2013 than with recycled crafts made from toilet paper rolls. You can plan ahead for the holidays with Christmas ornament crafts and DIY Christmas decorations, or you could just spend an afternoon with your young crafters showing them how useful your own household materials can be. With 11 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts in your possession, you’re on your way to being a green crafting master.

What recyclables do you like to use to make crafts?

Link Love: Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

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I don’t usually like thinking about toilet paper rolls. First of all, they’re ugly. The brown color and boring shape make them rather unappealing in my opinion. Plus, they hold toilet paper – enough said. Well, I’m about to change my tune because I’ve recently realized just how useful this unattractive piece of cardboard can be. You can use them to create so many things – Christmas stars, necklaces, gift boxes and so much more. Toilet paper rolls might have a bad reputation, but they’re really one of the best craft supplies around.

You might not know that you can create pretty much any kind of craft using recycled toilet paper rolls. Go eco-friendly and reuse your toilet paper rolls for any of these 16 craft projects – you won’t be disappointed with the results. There are also a ton of projects on FaveCrafts that you can make for special occasions – use toilet paper rolls and fool your friends! A Spring Paper Tube Sachet looks great on an Easter brunch table or works well for Mother’s Day – both of which are just around the corner! Also, did you know you can make pretty jewelry using empty toilet paper rolls? My favorites are the Reversible Cardboard Roll Earrings and Toilet Paper Roll Bracelet. Both of which make great gifts and can be worn with almost anything.

Give toilet paper rolls a chance and create some interesting recycle crafts. Who knew a simple brown tube could be so versatile?

  1. Recycled Rocket Ship from Creative Dish
  2. DIY Eco-friendly Party Poppers from Family Sponge
  3. Toilet Paper Roll Pillow Boxes from Create Craft Love
  4. DIY Pencil Holder from Morning Creativity
  5. Toilet Paper Roll Star from Primitive Roads
  6. Upcycled Chevron Necklace from The Kraft Farm
  7. DIY Toilet Paper Roll Wall Flower from The Incredible Sometimes Edible Egg
  8. Toilet Paper Roll Birthday Crowns from Creative Jewish Mom
  9. Low Tech Cardboard TV from The Cheese Thief

16 Uses for Toilet Paper RollsCan’t get enough of these projects? Same here! Here are some more ways to use toilet paper rolls in your crafting!

14 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

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Remember when a cardboard box wasn’t just the packaging for the latest gaming system, but a rocket ship transporting you to another galaxy, a race car speeding down the track, or a pirate ship sailing the high seas on a mission for sunken treasure?

Toys and activities for kids are more often store-bought than homemade these days, but there’s no reason you have to spend a fortune on video games and MP3 players to keep your kids entertained and stimulated. With a bit of creativity, a common cardboard tube from a roll of toilet paper can become an awesome new toy your kids will love! Check out some of our favorite ideas for toilet paper roll crafts you and your kids can make and enjoy together.

Teach your kids about Native American art and culture with these Toilet Tube Totem Poles. Kids can have fun choosing which animals they want to feature based on their different meanings. Then they can proudly display their artistic creations on a dresser or bedside table.

 

 

Holy recycled crafts, Batman! These Batman and Robin Tube Toys are better than any store-bought superhero action figures, because they’re just as fun to make as they are to play with afterward! Make a whole army of crime-fighters to ward off evil villains that may be lurking in the toy bin.

 

 

I spy with my little eye a super cool recycled craft! Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars are the perfect accessory for adventurous little spies. With a bit of imagination, this thrifty recycled craft can spark the inspiration for endless games and stories.

 

 

Who knew cardboard could be so chic? With a bit of felt, glue, and gems, your little fashionista can turn a toilet paper roll into a fabulous Cardboard Tube Princess Bracelet. Go green and glam at once with this creative recycled kids’ craft!

 

 

Create a beautiful eco-friendly bouquet with these Delightful Recycled Daisies! These cute cardboard flowers are a great way to brighten up a windowsill or countertop. Plus, they’ll never wilt, so you can keep these fanciful flowers on display year-round.

 

 

 

Check out these other toilet paper roll crafts for ideas and inspiration:

 

Want even more budget-friendly and Earth-friendly kids’ craft ideas? We have tons of recycled crafts for kids at AllFreeKidsCrafts.com! Check them out and be sure to subscribe to our free newsletter to have new projects delivered to your inbox every week.

What’s your favorite recycled material to craft with?

 

How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Animal

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I love animals, whether they are house animals or farm animals. I just have that natural love for all things cute. My favorite animals are the ones with beautiful designs like giraffes and zebras. They just have those amazing patterns they carry around with them every day. I have a purse with a giraffe print and shoes with a zebra print. Obsessed much?

I also love going on vacation and swimming in the ocean, which is where this project came from. A fun craft for kids to put together is a toilet paper roll animal. An octopus is such a fun craft for them to work on. Here’s how:

You will need:

  • An Empty Toilet Paper Roll
  • Two Googly Eyes
  • Paint (white and another color)
  • Glue
  • Toilet Paper
  • Marker
  • Scissors

It’s a super easy craft to make and the kids will love it. There are so many different animals you can make. All you need to do is:

Take a wad of toilet paper and scrunch it up into a ball. Then put that ball inside the toilet paper roll towards the top, this will be used for the head later. Don’t have it out all the way, but just a little bit. You then take your white paint and paint over the whole thing, including the wad of toilet paper. Wait a bit for it to dry and then take your other color and paint over the whole thing. The white constitutes as the base color so you won’t see the brown underneath and your other color will be nice and bold. Again, you wait for this to dry.

Take your scissors and cut around the bottom portion of the toilet paper roll, you’re going to cut vertical strips for the tentacles. You don’t want them to be too skinny, but about a quarter of an inch in between each one. You then take your marker and roll each piece upward to make some cute tentacles. This will allow the octopus to sit on its own.

Now it’s time for the fun stuff. You can glue on your eyes and draw on the mouth. It makes for a cute craft that the kids can play with once all dried. You can also do the same with a bee or a butterfly. You just have to paint differently and make some wings to glue on. You might also want to use pipe cleaners for antennae.

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