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The easiest swan craft made from paper rolls! This is a fun recycling craft for kids of all ages and makes a great DIY toy idea for preschoolers

Now you need to hear me out with this one - you can make money with the little cardboard tube from the middle of your toilet roll.

Toilet rolls are a crafty way for kids to make a French knitting loom. It's also a great way to introduce your kids to knitting and getting them interested in crafting.

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Our homemade Zoo has been a bit neglected recently, so without further ado, let me introduce the latest arrivals... They both started off with the same basic body shape as the elephant, which is here if you want a reminder - the only difference is we shortened the legs a little. Thought I'd make the rhino's head a little longer by gluing on one of these knobbly bits from inside the top lid of an egg carton (cartons obviously vary, but some seem to have them). We did end up snipping the tip off, (then stuck it back inside to block the hole) because it was too long and the rhino was starting to look like an Anteater... Or you could cut the top 3cm/1in. or so off an egg carton cone, then cut this piece in half (squeeze it flat and cut across) - the bottom half makes a good snout. Cover the end with a small square of newspaper using watered down PVA/craft glue. Brush plenty of glue over the top of the newspaper and round the edges too, to smooth the paper down. A bit like papier mache. OR, for an easier version, scrunch up a small piece of newspaper, brush glue inside the snout and stuff with the scrunched paper. Best to pop the head out when you're gluing the snout on, so it doesn't slip off. Use tacky glue if you can (make your own by leaving about a cm of PVA glue in an uncovered yogurt pot or jar. It should slowly start thickening up after a day or so - the longer you leave it the thicker it gets). For the hippo, we scrumpled up a small bit of newspaper until it was snout-sized, and wrapped and glued another small piece of newspaper tightly around it, before sticking the snout to the head. Again take the head out to do this, and use tacky glue. Push a scrunched up ball of newspaper up the other end of the tube, to balance it, and stop the hippo tipping on its schnoz. Do the same for the rhino. Next paint the bodies, and don't forget to paint some of the toilet paper tube card left over from making the legs. This will be for the ears, eyes and tails, so you don't need much card. Handy tip: once the paint has soaked in a little, dry the bodies upside down or on their side, in an egg box lid - if you dry them upright when the card is wet the legs can end up a bit splayed, like they're doing the splits! To finish the rhino, cut out two horns from a piece of unpainted toilet paper tube card - one big, one small, and pointy ears. Make all of them a little longer at the bottom so there's a tab to slot in. Then, with the head in place, mark where you want the ears and horns to be. Take the head out again, and either fold the tabs at the bottom of the horns and ears and glue in place, OR, pierce a hole on each line (nail scissors are great for this - keep them closed, press down and twist slightly from side to side. To be done by an adult) and cut along the small slots. Wiggle the scissors in and out a bit so it's easier to thread the ears and horns through. Next, draw on small eyes, nostrils and a mouth. Don't forget the tail. (Glue at the back, inside the tube and bend into place when dry). For the Hippo, cut out a tail, small round ears - again make them long enough, with a tab to slot in, and because hippo eyes are a bit boggly and stick out - cut two thin, strips of card and round them at one end. Then add a black dot with a felt tip pen (see pic) Draw slots for the ears near the join with the body and for the eyes, in front, a little closer together. Like the rhino take the head out again now. Then, either fold the tabs behind, and glue the pieces in place, OR cut slots (keep the nail scissors closed, press and twist to make a hole. To be done by an adult). Carefully snip along the slots and wiggle the scissors in and out a bit to make it easier to push the ears and eyes into place. Add the tail and draw on nostrils and a big smile. Many more projects like this in my craft books, 'Make Your Own Zoo' and 'Make Your Own Farm Animals'

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Learn how to make a kaleidoscope in this fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! *This post was originally published 2/2/16 and has since been updated. Last week I made these super fun kaleidoscopes with my …

HOORAY we love Easy Toilet Paper Roll Crafts.. and just when I think I have seen them all.. I clearly haven’t … I keep stumbling across more and more lovely loo roll craft ideas and the world wide web – and as toilet paper rolls are so plentiful and can be use in SO MANY...

Toilet Roll Knitting is fun for kids of all ages. Learn how to make your own loom and knit with it with our easy step by step and video tutorial.

Toilet paper rolls are maybe my favorite go-to craft material. The creative possibilities are endless. So if you’re ready to create something awesome, don’t throw away those paper rolls too fast! I created a list of fun and unique toilet paper roll craft ideas. Perfect for a fun crafty afternoon that will keep you and

Transform a boring old toilet roll into a pretty fairy house. A quick and easy craft for kids. Here are the step by step instructions.

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Browse our collection of the best toilet roll crafts around. From easy projects for the kids to wow-worthy makes for mum and dad, here are 14 toilet roll crafts for you to make right now.

Use those empty rolls and recycle them into cute toilet paper roll led lanterns for your patio! An easy and fun craft to make with kids too!

Do these 5 fun toilet paper roll crafts with your kids for some and inexpensive craft time. Upcycle and have art time. These are just to get you started!

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Turn your left over loo rolls into these sweet loo roll dinosaurs. A fun craft to do and then your little ones can play with them.

This article contains crafts ideas using paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls. Perfect paper roll projects for adults and kids!

Since God used angels so much in the story of His Son’s birth, the Happy Hubby and I have been talking about them with the Happy Buddy quite a lot. We introduced him to Gabriel, the angel who told Mary she would be Jesus’ mommy. And I told him that there are other angels throughout […]

A simple budget-friendly recycled toilet roll tube castle – using readily available items such as toilet roll tubes and paint. Find out how we made ours here:

Cute, fun & easy! Kids will love recycling toilet rolls to make Santa’s Reindeer. How To: 1) Make 4 dots around the bottom of a toilet roll, marking the 4 opposite sides. Cut a small arch around each of the dots. Once you have cut the first arch, use the small piece removed to trace the exact shape over the remaining 3 dots, this way they are all the

Put those empty paper rolls to good use by making a mini town for all your kid’s figurines.

Don't throw away the empty toilet paper rolls, for they can be used in 13 different ways for crafting projects!

Toilet Paper Roll French Knitting DIY How to make a toilet paper roll french knitting tutorial – A really great craft activity idea – and who doesn’t like a recycled craft for kids and grownups alike? How about making your own ‘knitting nancy’ or French Knitting loom. When we were little, my Grandpop made us …

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French knitting (Knitting Nancy) has been around for years. It's a great hobby for children to learn plus here are 22 things to make with the yarn.

diy toilet roll knitting nancys It's school holiday time here and soon to be down south too! With 5 nieces under 10 "Aunty Crafty" likes to be prepared in case a crafternoon is in order! I picked out a few of my favourite projects, the projects that I know I will have things lying around the house to pull them off at a moment's notice (and that I know the girls will think are "cool"). diy toilet roll knitting nancys I almost bought some knitting nancys recently for the girls and now that I've seen these awesome diy toilet roll ones I'm so glad I didn't! My Material Life has some great resources for how to make them, how to use them and what to do with your knitted 'sock'. Start at this post and work your way through the links. weaving with a cardboard loom Weaving is trending big time at the moment and I am loving the re-use of cardboard to create a quick loom of any size! This is a really sweet craft that the older girls will love. Made by Joel has an excellent photo tutorial here. diy god's eye Since we're talking all things yarny and weaving I have to mention God's Eyes! And if the girls really feel the need to leave them hanging around my little home that's totally fine ;) There's a super simple photo diy with some pretty girly pics at Coyote Negro. Made with sticks here but also a great way to re-use paddle pop sticks and left over bits of yarn or string. toilet roll heart stamp Another cute re-use for toilet rolls, pretty heart stamps for the littlest, need I say more :) Rust & Sunshine has the low down here. bottle lid stamps This is one of my latest faves and I'm so happy to have found a re-use for the little styrofoam trays we seem to have accumulated at home. I also have loads of jar lids which I'll use instead of the bottle caps. Check out super clever A Little Learning for Two for all the details. wrapped washer necklaces And finally because I know there are usually loads of washers down at Reverse Garbage these necklaces are super cute, I'm pretty sure there will be more design ideas that come out of this one too! Check out the photo tutorials at Design Mom. There's lots more great ideas for re-using bits and pieces around the home on my Kids Crafternoon Pinterest board. Have fun and let me know if you have any other great eco crafts for kids or if you try any of these at home!

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