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Who knew that with a simple roll of paper you could make so many crafts? With a pinch of imagination and some materials that you already have at home, you can teach the children one afternoon how to make these paper roll crafts with which they will have a blast.
Superheroes made of cardboard
Little ones love superhero movies and toys related to them. Paint them on a cardboard to make figurines It is one of the easiest paper roll crafts. With them they can play or decorate their rooms!
You will only need a pencil, a marker, some brushes and acrylic paint. If you want to see how they are done step by step, do not miss the post Superheroes made of cardboard.
Cardboard princesses
As well you can make crafts with paper rolls in its princess version. The materials that you will need are quite similar to the superhero crafts, but the fundamental one is the cardboard on which the children can pour all their creativity.
To make these cute cardboard princesses I recommend that you read the post Cardboard princesses where you will find all the details to make these paper dolls.
Simple castle with toilet paper rolls
Every princess needs a castle in which to live adventures. To complete the previous craft, I recommend that you also make this cardboard castle. One of the simplest paper roll crafts you can find, but to which you can give an original touch by personalizing it to your liking or that of the child. Also, it takes very little time to do. Look in the post Simple castle with toilet paper rolls the process from scratch and the necessary materials.
Puppet of dogs or other animals to make with children
Another of the most entertaining paper roll crafts you can do is this dog puppet although as soon as you have taken the trick you can create all the animals you want. Let your imagination run wild and you might even be able to make your own cardboard puppet zoo!
To see the whole process step by step you can take a look at the post: Puppet of dogs or other animals to make with children.
Binoculars for the more adventurous
The little ones are able to see the world with different eyes and find a great adventure anywhere. What better than to give them some magic binoculars so that they can live a thousand fantastic adventures while they play? This is one of the ideal paper roll crafts to do at home with the children in any free time. What's more, It will allow them to play the game later when they have finished making it.
You can see how to do it in the following link: Binoculars with toilet paper rolls for the more adventurous.
Elephant with rolls of toilet paper
Another of the funniest paper roll crafts that you can teach children to do is this cute cardboard elephant. The procedure is very easy and you will not need to buy too many materials at the stationery because it can be done perfectly with things you have at home in a few minutes. See how it is done step by step in the post Elephant with rolls of toilet paper.
Cup with toilet paper roll carton
Sometimes children like to play kitchen or tea ceremony. So that they can play at offering a snack to their guests without danger of getting hurt by other types of kitchen utensils, this simple mug is one of the best paper roll crafts that you can make together with the kids.
You can make as many cup and plate sets as you want. Even each guest or member of the family can decorate their own to their liking to know which is the cup of each one. You will have a very pleasant time! If you want to know how this manual is done little by little, take a look at the post Cup with toilet paper roll carton.
Cardboard and cardboard rabbit
This is a perfect craft to make on Easter days or just to play an afternoon. Make this cute bunny it won't take long and can be done with very basic materials as are cardboard and a cardboard roll of toilet paper. It is one of the simplest paper roll crafts. Do you want to see how it is done? Click on the post Cardboard and cardboard rabbit.
Pirate with toilet paper roll
As crafts with paper rolls we have already seen superheroes, princesses and animals. Pirates are missing! So you have to get down to work to make these dolls that join the children's adventures.
To make cardboard pirates you will need few materials and most of the process can be done by the children alone. As with previous crafts, these pirates are a great way for kids to develop their imaginations when designing their characters. You can see the entire procedure in the post Pirate with toilet paper roll.
Pencil keeper cat
The following is one of the crafts with paper rolls that serves as a pencil holder and is shaped like a cat. It is a craft that looks very nice on the children's desk and is made with recycled cardboard. In addition, it is very simple to manufacture and you do not need a lot of things.
In just a few steps you will have a very cool pencil holder cat and the markers, pencils and crayons will no longer be scrambled in any house but ordered and by hand to use them at any time. If you want to know more about this craft, don't miss the post Pencil keeper cat.
Cats made from cardboard tubes
Another more colorful and elaborate version than the previous one is this one of glitter pencil holder cat with colored pompoms. You will find in this post all the steps: Cats made from cardboard tubes.
Spring tree, easy and simple to do with children
When spring comes around, a good idea is to create this pretty little tree out of crepe paper. It is one of the most flirty paper roll crafts to decorate the boys' room for which you may need to buy some materials if you do not have at home. Everything you need for this craft and the steps to do it you will find in the post Spring tree, easy and simple to do with children.
Dragon with toilet paper roll cardboard
You can also make crafts with rolls of paper that look like fantastic creatures such as dragons. With this craft the little ones can have a great time shaping it and then playing with it. If you want to discover how to make it, I recommend that you click on the post Dragon with toilet paper roll cardboard where everything is explained in detail.
Polar bear with toilet paper roll
Of all the paper roll crafts out there, This is one of the simplest but flirty you can do: a polar bear. Children will have a good time entertaining creating it and you will also recycle the materials. Do you want to know what you need to build it? Take a look at the post Polar bear with toilet paper roll.
Cardboard Roll Craft: Happy and Sad
This craft is designed so that younger children can better understand emotions and express them on cardboard. It is super easy to do. You will only need a cardboard roll, a marker and scissors. In addition to sad and happy emotions, you can also do more emotions such as surprise, fear, disgust ... In the following link you can see the process to do it: Cardboard Roll Craft: Happy and Sad.
Funny little cardboard crowns
By now you can see that there are tons of paper roll crafts you can make. This one in the shape of a small crown is ideal to celebrate birthdays, make costumes at home or to use it in a game. The possibilities are limitless!
As cardboard has to be cut out, if they are going to do it alone, it is advisable for children to have skill with scissors and if not, an adult will be required to supervise that they follow the instructions correctly and to help them when they need it. To make this fun cardboard crown you will find all the steps in this post: Funny little cardboard crowns.
Space rockets with cardboard tubes
This is one of the paper roll crafts that you will most enjoy doing with children. With just a couple of cardboard tubes and a large dose of creativity, you can recreate some really cool space rockets.
You will not need more than some recycled cardboard tubes, some cardboard, decorative paper and fun colors. This craft is super easy to do and will serve as a toy and as a decorative object for a children's area. If you want to know more do not miss the post Space rockets with cardboard tubes.
Craft with toilet paper rolls to work the numbers
Another of the paper roll crafts that you can make is this fun game with cardboard tubes and coins, which will allow children to have fun without spending any money. It's perfect for those rainy days when you can't go outside. To see the rules of the game and how to do it, I recommend that you take a look at the post Craft with toilet paper rolls to work the numbers.
Learn to read with a cardboard roll
This game is ideal for children who are learning to read and it is also one of the simplest and fastest paper roll crafts you can create. You hardly need materials and you probably already have them at home. In the following link you will see how it is done and the instructions of the game: Learn to read with a cardboard roll.
Cardboard tubes shaped like Indians
To end this compilation of crafts with rolls of paper we have these nice and colorful Indians with feathers. They are made with recycled cardboard tubes, colored ribbons, paint ... If some of these materials are not within your reach, you can always replace them with a little ingenuity such as pieces of cardboard or draw feathers on paper as a headdress.
If you want to know how to create this very cool craft step by step, do not miss the video in the post Cardboard tubes shaped like Indians.