If you’re like me and love saving empty paper rolls for crafts, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to put them to use. These 10 toilet paper roll Valentine crafts for kids are simple enough for toddlers (with help) and fun enough for bigger kids too.
1. Love Bug Tube Creatures
Kids are going to love these adorable bugs made out of toilet paper rolls and they will be the cutest ones ever! They are suitable for preschoolers.
Materials:
- Toilet paper rolls
- Red, pink, and purple paint or construction paper
- Googly eyes
- Pipe cleaners (for antennae)
- Heart stickers or foam hearts
- Glue
- Black marker
Instructions:
- Paint your toilet paper roll using red, pink or purple color or wrap it in construction paper.
- Allow it to dry completely (I know, patience!).
- Attach the googly eyes with glue on top
- With black marker draw a lovely smiling face
- Make two tiny holes at the top and insert the pipe cleaners for the antlers
- Bend the pipe cleaner ends into the shape of hearts.
- Use heart stickers or glued foam hearts to adorn the body.
2. Valentine Owl
This lovely little owl is one of my favorite arts and crafts for kids Valentine’s day because it is so forgiving—no perfection needed!
Materials:
- Toilet paper roll
- Pink or red paint
- Paintbrush
- Heart-shaped foam stickers or construction paper
- Googly eyes
- Orange construction paper (for beak)
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Paint your toilet paper roll in pink, red, or any Valentine color your kid likes and let it dry completely. Or just wrap it with construction paper and glue it in place.
- Cut two curved strips from matching paper and glue them to the top of the roll to create the owl’s “ear” tufts.
- Cut out two heart shapes from red construction paper and glue them to the sides for wings.
- Place two large googly eyes on the center with glue.
- From the orange paper, cut a small triangle for the beak and attach it with glue just below the eyes.
- You can add any heart decorations or draw little feet—let your child be creative!
3. Cupid Pencil Holder
This is not only a practical craft but also a cute Valentine’s Day decoration for their desk or your kitchen counter!
Materials:
- Toilet paper roll
- Red or pink construction paper
- Glue stick
- Small foam hearts or heart stickers
- White or pink felt
- Scissors
- Markers or glitter glue (optional)
Instructions:
- First, cut a piece of red or pink construction paper that can fit around your toilet paper roll and then glue it in place.
- Next, decorate the outside with foam hearts or heart stickers. Use multiple layers and patterns if you want.
- Finally, cut two wing shapes from white or pink felt and glue them on the back of the roll.
- If desired, you can add a small halo made of gold pipe cleaner or write “Cupid’s Pencils” in colored markers.
- Fill with pens, colored markers, or even little Valentine’s Day candies!
4. Heart Bouquet Vase
This is an incredibly adorable present suggestion, and it is one of those toilet paper crafts that appears to be a lot more luxurious than the actual effort put in!
Materials:
- Toilet paper roll
- Patterned Valentine paper or scrapbook paper
- Glue stick
- Construction paper in various colors
- Green craft sticks or wooden skewers
- Scissors
- Tape
Instructions:
- Pretty patterned Valentine paper should be used to wrap your toilet paper roll and glued it down.
- Heart shapes of different sizes and colors should be cut out from construction paper.
- Take or glue each heart to the top of a craft stick or skewer.
- Place your paper heart “flowers” over the decorated roll to make a beautiful bouquet.
- Display on a table or give as a handmade Valentine gift!
5. Unicorn Valentine Holder
My kids absolutely flip for unicorns, and this one holds Valentine cards or treats—total win!
Materials:
- Toilet paper roll
- White paint
- Paintbrush
- Gold glitter paper or cardstock
- White carton
- Pink pape
- Yarn in pastel colors (pink, purple, blue)
- Small foam hearts
- Googly eyes
- Glue
- Scissors
- Tape
Instructions:
- The toilet paper roll should be painted white and after that completely dried.
- Cut out a small triangle from the gold glitter paper and roll it into a cone shape to make the unicorn horn and then glue it at the top front of the roll.
- Cut pastel-colored yarn into several pieces and glue them along the top back edge of the roll to make a flowing mane.
- Stick on googly eyes and sprinkle small foam hearts as cheek decorations.
- Cut two small ear shapes from white cardstock and smaller inner-ear pieces from pink paper or foam 6. Use your unicorn for holding Valentine cards, candies, or pencils!
6. Mini Love Rocket
This adorable rocket will surely give a new meaning to “Love you to the moon and back”!
Materials:
- Toilet paper roll
- Aluminum foil or pink/red paper
- Construction paper (for fins)
- Markers or crayons
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Heart stickers
- Red or pink cardstock (for cone)
Instructions:
- Wrap toilet paper roll with aluminum foil or pink paper and stick it with glue.
- Cut three tiny triangular fin shapes from construction paper and glue them symmetrically around the bottom of the roll.
- As a “window”, either draw or put a heart sticker on the roll.
- A cone of red or pink cardstock should be rolled up and glued to the top of the rocket.
- Use markers to write “Love You to the Moon!” on the side.
7. Hugging Heart Character
This one melts my heart every time—perfect for practicing scissor skills with the accordion arms!
Materials
- Red construction paper (for heart + arms)
- Pink paper (optional for cheeks)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Black marker
- Googly eyes (optional)
Instructions
- Cut a large heart from red construction paper — this is the body.
- Cut two long red strips for the arms, and glue them to the sides of the heart.
- Cut two small red hands and glue them to the ends of the arms.
- Add googly eyes or draw eyes, plus a smile and cheeks.
- Optional: Add a simple Valentine message.
8. Valentine Butterfly
These brightly colored butterflies are surely very pleasant and also good for being hanged from the ceiling or sticking on Valentine cards!
Materials:
- Toilet paper roll
- Paint (any bright Valentine colors)
- Paintbrush
- Construction paper
- Googly eyes
- Pipe cleaners
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions:
- The toilet paper roll should be painted in the child’s favorite color of Valentine and left to dry.
- 2. Cut construction paper into four hearts (two bigger, two smaller).
- 3. Then attach the hearts to the roll’s sides—the big hearts on the top and the small ones under them—to form butterfly wings.
- 4. Place the googly eyes at the upper part of the roll.
- 5. Make two small holes at the topmost part and push a pipe cleaner through, then turn the ends to form antennae.
9. Puppy with Heart Nose
This sweet little pup is probably the easiest of all these toilet paper roll crafts, and toddlers especially love it!
Materials:
- Toilet paper roll
- Brown or tan paint
- Paintbrush
- Brown construction paper
- One large red or pink foam heart (or construction paper)
- Googly eyes
- Black marker
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Coat the toilet paper roll with brown or tan paint and let it dry.
- 2. Make two soft ear shapes out of brown construction paper and glue them at the top sides of the roll.
- 3. Put two googly eyes at the center and glue them.
- 4. Glue a large heart shape just beneath the eyes to form a cute heart nose.
- 5. Draw a smile and other playful features using a black marker.
10. Love Monster Pencil Holder
These toilet paper crafts are perfect for organizing school supplies with Valentine’s flair!
Materials:
- Toilet paper rolls
- Construction paper (various colors)
- Googly eyes
- Pom poms
- Scissors • Glue • Markers • Cardboard circle (for base)
Instructions:
- Attach the toilet paper roll to the circular piece of cardboard for better support.
- Wrap the roll with colored paper of the same shade as your monster.
- Make hearts for ears, feet, or spikes by cutting them out.
- Fix the wiggly eyes on the front.
- Add a pom pom nose.
- Draw a big smile or silly teeth with markers.
- Glue heart decorations around the body.
- Let dry and fill with pencils, crayons, or markers. Tips for Success with Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
I have a lot of toilet paper roll craft ideas, but I have to say that after creating so many with my kids, these are the best tips I can offer:
- Begin to collect earlier! I maintain a basket in my restroom where the empty rolls go. You’ll have them when you least expect it!
- Pre-paint if doable: If your audience is toddlers, roll the paint jobs the night before so they are ready for decorating. It saves a lot of time and a lot of patience.
- Cover the floor with newspaper or a plastic tablecloth, arrange all supplies in cups or containers, and have the wet wipes available
- Make more: Usually, kids want to make several versions, and honestly, grandparents love to receive these home-made treasures.
- Let them take over: These craft ideas are just for fun, not perfection. If your child prefers a blue love bug instead of a red one, just do it!
Still in search of more Valentine craft ideas? Then take a look at other warm Valentine’s crafts for kids using simple supplies, Valentine’s Day Crafts for elementary kids, 10 easy pipe cleaner Valentine crafts, Valentine rock painting ideas, and easy paper plate Valentine crafts.
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