If you’ve been looking for a fun, creative craft to do with your kids that doesn’t require too much in the way of supplies, then look no further than this adorable cardboard roll lion craft idea from us!
Your little ones will feel like kings and queens as they transform everyday household items into their own lion friend that can display and/or play with afterwards!
With just a few materials including toilet paper rolls, craft yarn, paint crayons, and our free provided printable, you can help your children create roaring works of art that will be the centerpiece of any playroom or bedroom.
This easy-to-follow tutorial is perfect for parents who want to get their hands dirty while sparking creativity in their children! So what are you waiting for? Get crafting today with this bright and beautiful cardboard roll lion project! Happy crafting, my friends!
This adventurous project using recycled cardboard and craft yarn, is perfect for giving little ones something to look forward to when they’re stuck indoors or just looking for a fun activity to pass the time!
Craft Supplies:
- Empty Toilet Paper Rolls
- Lion Printable – on our landing page
- Printer
- White Cardstock Paper
- Paint Crayons {orange and yellow}
- Coloring Pencils, Crayons or Markers
- Small Googly Eyes
- Craft Scissors
- Orange Craft Yarn
- Stapler
- School Glue
Directions:
- First flatten out your cardboard tube and staple it on each end, to make a rectangle shape. This will be the lion’s body.
- Next paint on side of the toilet paper roll with a yellow paint crayon {or use a basic paint brush and craft paint instead!}
- Set it aside to allow it to dry.
- Now grab your printed printable and choice of coloring materials.
- Color in ONE of the lion head designs and trim it out afterwards.
- At this point in time, you can also add the wiggle eyes and a few small strands of the orange yarn, all around the edge, for the lion’s mane.
- Set this piece aside with the painted toilet paper roll.
- Now for the tail. Cut off THREE long strands of orange craft yarn.
- Tie them together and do a simple braid to create his tail. Be sure to tie it off on the other end with a knot, so it doesn’t come apart.
- When ready, go ahead and staple the tail piece to the back of the painted cardboard roll.
- Now for the final assembling step! Glue {or staple} the decorated lion’s face piece to the toilet paper roll.
- And that’s it! Allow it to dry completely before touching.
- Then display/play with your lion toilet paper roll craft proudly!!!
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Don’t let the fun stop here with this toilet paper roll craft! Be sure to also check out our Fork Painted Paw and Chalk Art Lion tutorials for two more “roar-some” kid friendly craft ideas to make today!!!
Cardboard Roll Lion Craft Idea For Kids
With this crafty cardboard roll lion, children can create hours of entertainment—all while letting their inner Picasso shine.
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