18 Dec 2021

We all use toilet rolls, and we all know that in a busy family home, there can be a surplus of toilet roll holders being thrown in the trash. You can recycle these cardboard rolls, but this is not your only option. 

There is plenty of fun things you can do with toilet rolls, and they could be a useful household item if you are on a budget. Crafts with toilet rolls can be a great way to keep the kids entertained during the holidays, and you might create something useful for your home from what would have otherwise ended up in the trash.

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If you are looking for fun and cheap ways to keep yourself entertained, keep a hold of those toilet rolls and try out some of these top ten crafts.

  • Gift Pillow Boxes

This is a very simple and cheap way to spruce up your gift wrapping and make everything look more luxurious. Sometimes, a basic envelope does not cut it, but with a piece of toilet roll, you can transform it into a pillow box that looks more expensive.

If you have a special occasion coming up or lots of gifts to wrap for the holidays, keep hold of the cardboard toilet rolls to spruce up your wrapping skills. Simply add some wrapping paper and a bow over the top for a luxurious appearance.

  1. Cord Organizer

We are so connected to our plug outlets these days, and it can make our homes look untidy. While you can buy cord organizers, toilet rolls can be a cheap and simple alternative that is accessible for everyone. 

You can tidy up the cords behind the TV or in your home office by simply wrapping the extra length through the toilet roll. To improve the organization, you can write on each roll what the cord belongs to.

  • Party Favors

No matter what the occasion is, party favors can be a great way to spruce up the environment and make each table interesting. It can be expensive organizing a party, but with toilet rolls, your wallet will thank you.

Use toilet rolls as the holder for flowers or lights in the middle of each table. Decorate them with string, paint, and other pretty items, and your guests will not even know that they are sitting with a used toilet roll!

  • Wreath

Wreaths can be used for any holiday, and they can be easily made using toilet rolls. If you are feeling crafty and have a free afternoon, collect all of your used toilet rolls, gather the paint, and find some fun things to decorate with.

There are many tutorials online that you can follow for inspiration when it comes to DIY wreaths but think about the season if you do not know what to do. Choose colors that fit the occasion, and your home will look great.

  • Bird Feeder

This is a great craft for people of all ages, and it can bring you joy for weeks. Show your sustainable side by recycling and feeding the local wildlife by making a bird feeder with your toilet rolls.

Slather the roll in peanut butter and then roll it in seeds and nuts. They should stick well to the roll, and then you can hang them from the fence or trees in your yard to give the local wildlife something to enjoy.

  • Pencil Holder

Multiple toilet rolls cut into different heights and paired with a tray can help keep your home office or the kid’s craft area neat at all times. 

You can decorate the toilet rolls in any way you see fit, so get creative.

  • Binoculars

This is a great craft to pair with the toilet roll bird feeders for your kids. Put two rolls together and give them to the kids so they can watch the birds in your garden and learn about the local wildlife.

  • Napkin Rings

Similar to party favors, it can be expensive to decorate the home and get it prepared for occasions. Having a dinner party or even a nice family meal at home can be a more frugal way to meet with loved ones, but there is still decorating to be done.

Use toilet rolls cut into a variety of shapes as cheap and effective napkin rings. With some decoration and creativity, no one will ever have to know that they are using recycled cardboard at the dinner table.

  • Yarn Holder

A lot of people enjoy knitting and embroidery, but this can become a messy hobby without some organization. 

In a similar manner to using toilet rolls as an organizer for your cords, you can also use them to keep hold of your yarn. When your yarn is neatly looped around a toilet roll, it will be easier to put away and for you to locate the right one next time you do some crafting.

  •  Paper Roll Garden

Toilet rolls can be useful in a range of areas within the garden. 

You can use them to make a bug hotel with the kids, encouraging all kinds of insects and creatures to come into your yard. 

Paper rolls can also be useful in small herb gardens by keeping the plants separate. The cardboard can also be used as signs so you know what you have planted where – you could also label how often plants need to be watered.