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9 Incredible Toilet Paper Craft and Decorating Ideas

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9 Incredible Toilet Paper Craft and Decorating Ideas

Back when you were a kid, the world was your craft closet. A cardboard box could transform into a rocket ship, a stick was your noble sword and an empty toilet paper roll? That was whatever your imagination dreamed up — a spyglass, an ol’ timey telephone, a unicorn horn — anything. 

Good news: that spark is still inside of you. If you're ready to bring some of that creative magic back into your home, we got just the place to start — the bathroom. 

We’ve rounded up a few fun toilet paper crafts you can tackle with the whole family — turning your trash into an opportunity to make memories. So grab those empty rolls, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!

Unroll the fun of toilet paper crafts

Have some empty toilet paper rolls lying around? Don’t toss them! Those trusty tubes might be your next masterpiece. Here are some ideas to get the ball rolling.

1. Toilet paper rolls turned garden tools

If there’s one thing kids love, it’s getting their hands dirty. Enter biodegradable toilet roll seed starters. They’re an easy craft to incorporate come springtime!

TP rolls turned into gardening tools

To create, make four half-inch cuts at one end of the toilet paper roll. Fold the flaps to make a bottom that will keep your soil nice and snug. Fill them up with nutrient rich soil and pop in the seeds of your choice. 

The real fun begins when they start to sprout — that’s when you can plant the whole seed sleeve into the ground! Your afternoon DIY project blossoms into weeks of gardening adventures. 

A win for the garden, a win for the planet and a boost for those little green thumbs. 

2. Birds of a feather snack feeders

Nature’s calling. Bring the outdoors a little closer and keep the little ones busy with a little toilet paper craft  — transforming toilet paper rolls into bird feeders. Just smear some peanut butter (or an allergy safe alternative) onto the sleeve, roll it in birdseed, and slip it onto a tree branch. Presto: backyard buffet for the birds.

TP roll turned into bird feeder

3. Craft a candle holder

From humble beginnings to DIY decor hero — the toilet paper roll is ready for its glow-up. With just a splash of paint, some twine and a flameless tealight, you’ve got yourself a rustic candle holder — decked out to your liking.

Perfect for accent tables, festive centrepieces, or simply adding a warm glow to your favourite spaces — minus the fire hazard.

TP turned into candle holder

4. Reuse toilet paper rolls as napkin rings

We all love a good dinner party, but table decor doesn’t have to break the bank. Why not craft some napkin rings out of your toilet paper rolls for a unique, personal touch?

A little snip, a splash of paint, some glue, a few sparkly bits — the sky’s the limit. No matter what you do, these DIY napkin rings are sure to spark conversation at your next gathering. You’ll have everyone asking for your decorator’s number while you enjoy the bragging rights.

Napkin rings made from TP rolls in red and white

5. Make a little holiday advent magic

Bring some handmade charm to the holidays with a DIY advent calendar starring — you guessed it — toilet paper rolls.

Mass up a little mountain of empty rolls, stack them into a pyramid, then go wild with the decorations. Use a bit of glue, tape and/or firm cardboard to keep your calendar from toppling over. Now, for the best part: filling your custom countdown with little surprises. Pop in treats, notes, candies — anything you know will bring your family delight. Joy!

advent calendar made out of TP rolls in shape of Christmas tree

6. Turn your rolls into personalised gift boxes

Why settle for boring gift wrap when you can craft personalised boxes that steal the show? These paper rolls turned gift holders are perfect for tiny treasures like jewellery, cash or gift cards — and way more personal than a plain cardboard box.

A few cuts, folds, some ribbon or a sprinkle of sparkles are all it takes. Bonus: Who Gives A Crap toilet rolls come individually wrapped in colourful paper, which you can use to decorate or gift wrap larger packages. That’s what we call double doodie!

Small gift box made of TP roll with green bow

7. Organise your writing utensils

Tired of pens and pencils pulling a disappearing act? Say goodbye to the search with a toilet roll pen stand.

Grab the toilet paper rolls, decorating supplies like fabric, wrapping paper or markers and let your family’s muse run wild. 

Want to get extra ambitious? Use a glue gun to craft a stand with multiple compartments. These handy holders help you declutter, reduce waste and stay more organized. Out-stand-ing!

desk organizers made of TP rolls in multiple colors

8. Save paper rolls for a craft night

Rauschenberg, Duchamp, Beuys — sometimes all you need to transform trash into treasured art is a bit of vision. Those empty rolls you’d usually toss? They’re perfect for creating eye-catching wall pieces. 

Snip them into shapes and form flowers, geometric designs or abstract patterns. Kids can pitch in with their own creative ideas, and with a little glue, you’ll have a unique piece ready to display.

crafts made out of TP rolls

9. Challenge yourself with DIY confetti poppers

Who says confetti can’t be eco-friendly? For your next celebration, bring on the eco-friendly confetti poppers. All it takes is paper rolls, balloons and some leftover party scraps.

Start by cutting a hole at the top of the leftover or deflated balloons, then wrap them around the TP roll. Decorate the outside of the roll with colourful tissue paper (like from a Who Gives A Crap TP wrapper) using glue or tape. 

Fill the contraption with the leftover confetti, shredded wrapping paper or other used materials. When you’re ready to celebrate, pull the bottom of the tied balloon for a pop of fun!

confetti poppers made out of TP rollss

Conclusion — Save your toilet paper rolls for craft time

Who knew toilet paper rolls had such star potential? Oh, that’s right — I guess we did. But now, so do you! 

From sprouting a mini garden with DIY planters to adding a personal touch to dinner parties, the crafty possibilities with toilet paper rolls are endless. But first, you’ll need to stock up and start saving those rolls.

Before you get crafting, though, you’ve got to use up your toilet paper and save those rolls. Who Gives A Crap’s 100% bamboo toilet paper has you covered. Soft, strong and sustainable, it’s as kind to the Earth as it is to your bum. 

Oh, and one final tip: those fancy wrappers aren’t just packaging — save them to give your crafts an extra pop.