Are you looking for a creative craft project to keep the kids busy and help boost their imagination? Look no further than this toilet paper roll owl craft idea!
Fun, easy, and bursting with creativity – it’s an ideal way for moms, teachers, educators and crafters alike to let their child’s imaginations soar.
Toilet Paper Owl Craft
Using recycled toilet paper rolls, I was able to create these adorable “wise” creatures with ease! This owl craft is perfect for older kids AND adults too!
You can recreate these custom cupcake liner and paper tube owl friends by checking out the full tutorial and supply list below! I’ve even included a FREE printable to get you started even faster today.
Then use them as home decoration or even pretend play pieces with the kids! The choice is yours!
Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished cardboard tube owls with us on our Facebook page to admire today! #gluedtomycrafts
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Adorable Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft
Who knew that something as ordinary as a toilet paper roll could be transformed into such an adorable creature in just a few simple steps?
And with all of the customizable options available from paint colors to patterned decorations – your child can really bring out their inner artist. So don’t wait any longer – try this awesome craft today!
Craft Supplies:
- Toilet Paper Roll
- OWL Printable – on our landing page
- Printer
- White Cardstock Paper
- Paint Crayons
- Coloring Pencils, Crayons or Markers
- Googly Eyes
- Mini Cupcake Liners
- Craft Scissors
- Stapler or Glue
Directions:
- First flatten out your cardboard tube and staple it on each end, to make a rectangle shape. This will be the owl’s body.
- If desired, go ahead and paint on side of the toilet paper roll with your paint crayons.
- Set it aside.
- Now grab your printed printable and choice of coloring materials.
- Color in ONE of the head shapes from the printable and trim it out afterwards.
- At this point in time, you can also add wiggle eyes if you choose.
- When ready, go ahead and now staple that head piece, to one end of the flattened cardboard piece from earlier.
- Now for the final assembling step! Flatten out and fold TWO mini cupcake liners for the owl’s wings.
- Go ahead and staple those two feather pieces to the decorate cardboard tube.
- Finally, add other embellishments you see fit before displaying/playing with your toilet paper owl proudly!!!
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Don’t let the fun stop here! Be sure to also check out our Popsicle Stick Owls and Paint Splat Owl Face easy craft posts for two more “owl-tastic” kid friendly craft ideas to make today!!!

Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft
- Coloring Pencils, Crayons or Markers
- Craft Scissors
- Stapler or Glue
Instructions
- First flatten out your cardboard tube and staple it on each end, to make a rectangle shape. This will be the owl's body.
- If desired, go ahead and paint on side of the toilet paper roll with your paint crayons.
- Set it aside.
- Now grab your printed printable and choice of coloring materials.
- Color in ONE of the head shapes from the printable and trim it out afterwards.
- At this point in time, you can also add wiggle eyes if you choose.
- When ready, go ahead and now staple that head piece, to one end of the flattened cardboard piece from earlier.
- Now for the final assembling step! Flatten out and fold TWO mini cupcake liners for the owl's wings.
- Go ahead and staple those two feather pieces to the decorate cardboard tube.
- Finally, add other embellishments you see fit before displaying/playing with your toilet paper owl proudly!!!