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For the past few days, I’ve been sharing kid-friendly activities that are perfect for Halloween. (If you missed them, check out the sensory bin and felt board.) Today, I’m sharing another fun project that your toddler will love. (Mine does.) In fact, when Henry saw these for the first time, his face lit up and he squealed. They are just that fun.
When I was asked to get creative for Halloween with a 12-pack of Cottonelle’s new Triple Roll, I immediately thought of the toilet roll bowling I found via Jeanetics. Henry is really into building and stacking right now. So, I thought it would be fun to create larger pumpkins, monsters and ghosts to stack and knock over. Who needs fancy expensive toys to build towers? These toilet roll crafts are so simple, perfect for Halloween and my toddler loves ’em.
I made a quick trip to my local Target to pick up a 12 pack of Cottonelle Triple Roll and some tissue paper. After that, these pumpkins, monsters and ghosts came together easy-peasy.
Each roll was only covered in one piece of tissue paper, making it really simple and cheap. For the faces, I used foam stickers, washi tape, googly eyes and felt that I had around the house. (Is it normal to have all of this stuff around the house? Let’s go with yes.)
I used glue sticks to add the features, and for the green “leaves” on the pumpkins, I simply fringed the green tissue paper and stuffed it into the top.
I particularly love the googly eyes on the ghosts.
Once the party was over, Henry and I loaded up the rolls in his new shopping cart. (Grandma found this gem at a yardsale.) He’s been pushing them around for a week. (With a break every now and again to throw them all over the living room.) I wish he was that helpful at the store!
It’s a super simple project that turned out to be a hit! And much less messy than the black bean sensory bin. Plus, by wrapping them in tissue paper, your kids won’t destroy the toilet paper while playing with them. I’m nothing if not practical.
Want to make your own?
Pick up a 12 pack of Cottonelle Triple Roll and a few packs of tissue paper at your local Target . And you can even use this coupon to get a FREE box of Kleenex when you buy a Cottonelle Triple Roll 12 pack or larger (while supplies last).
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Cindy deRosier says
I’m the Editor of Fun Family Crafts and wanted to let you know that we have featured your project! You can see it here:
http://funfamilycrafts.com/toilet-paper-roll-halloween-game/
If you have other kid-friendly craft tutorials, we’d love for you to submit them. If you would like to display a featured button on your site, you can get one from the right side bar of your post above. Thanks for a great project idea!
Amanda S. says
These are awesome and cute!! Totally pinning for next year!! 🙂
Kelly @ Corner of Main says
Cute Kim! They would also look cute in a bathroom for a party. =)
Anu says
So so cute! My boys would love this. I’m loving all these fun toddler activities!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Such a creative idea! You’re so smart!
Amber @ Wills Casa says
Very cute idea! So simple and adaptable for so many occasions/themes.
cassie says
ha ha! so fun! and useful, too, if ya know what i mean.
Amy says
Adorable! I love the googly eyes too. 🙂
Kenz @ Interiors by Kenz says
hahaha those are so cute!
Julia @ Cuckoo4Design says
Such a fun idea!
Emily @ DavenportDIY says
Ack- another project that I am totally in love with and will have to recreate for B. What a great, easy idea!! Love!!
Gretchen@BoxyColonial says
ha! see, I bet most people immediately think “mummies” when they put toilet paper and halloween together. you are so original :). And I immediately thought of how practical you were with the reusability factor, too.
Cindy Germann says
Those are dang cute. I love the ghosts. And the pumpkins came out so cute!!