Green Cardboard Crafts
Here you can find fun and useful ways to use cardboard. There are crafts for both adults and children.
How to Make a Cardboard Jumping Puppet (Jumping Jack)
Cut cardboard head, torso, arms, and legs; join them with brads; string the limbs so a pull makes the puppet jump.
How to Draw Circles with a Cardboard Strip (No Compass)
Cut a cardboard strip, mark a pivot and radius holes, pin the pivot, and rotate a pencil to draw a circle of that radius.
How to Make a Cardboard Treasure Box
Cut an 8×5×3.5 inch cardboard box and a separate rounded lid. Cardboard, glue, knife, mat.
How to Make a Cardboard Vase from Recycled Cardboard
Cut cardboard ring sections from a paper template, stack and glue them into a vase shape, then finish with paper mache. No printer required if you draw the rings by hand.
How to Make Paper Mache Vases from Newspaper and Plastic Containers
Cover a clean plastic bottle or jug with 3–4 layers of newspaper paste, dry fully, paint, then seal. Overnight drying between layers.
How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Dolls
Turn empty toilet paper rolls into simple dolls with this recycled craft for kids.
How to make a hand with fingers that bend
This beginner’s guide will show you how to make a cardboard and paper mache hand with fingers that bend. It is an easy introduction to sculpting and observing shapes
DIY: How to Make Large Lotus Flowers from Toilet Paper Rolls
Turn empty toilet paper rolls into large decorative lotus flowers. Simple recycled craft with optional coloring.
Easy Toilet Paper Roll Crafts: How to Make Little Round Boxes with Kids
Make small round storage boxes from toilet paper rolls and cardboard. A simple recycled craft for kids.
How to Draw a Perfect 6-Petal Flower: Easy DIY Guide
Learn how to draw a beautiful 6-petal flower step-by-step with this easy DIY tutorial. Create perfect flowers without a compass or special tools for crafts and decorations.
DIY Cardboard Dominos: Craft Your Own Game from Recycled Materials
Make a full set of dominos from recycled cardboard. Simple, eco-friendly, and ready in about 1-2 hours plus drying time.
DIY Cardboard Coasters: Upcycle & Protect Your Surfaces
Make eco-friendly coasters or hot pads from recycled cardboard boxes. Simple step-by-step guide.
DIY Toilet Paper Roll Napkin Rings: Easy Upcycled Table Decor
Turn toilet paper rolls and wrapping paper into napkin rings for budget-friendly table settings.
How to make a mask or costume glasses.
This guide will show you how to make interesting shaped glasses or a mask. You can make one or many to hand out at parties to be decorated.
How to make a checkers game from cardboard
This guide will show you how to make your own checkers board and the playing pieces with materials you have at home.
DIY Paper Bag Jewelry: How to Make Filigree Earrings with Paper Quilling
Turn paper bags into eco-friendly filigree earrings using paper quilling. Step-by-step instructions for a wood-like finish with lacquer.
DIY Tissue Paper Plaster Relief Art
Create textured plaster relief art using a shoe box lid and tissue paper.
How to make a 3D star with 6 points
This guide uses the magic of the number 3 to create a 6 pointed star in a 3d shape. Use it for decorations, boxes, book selves or whatever you imagination comes up with.
How to make a simple cardboard house.
This simple basic house form was created for those who do not have a printer or program for designing models. It uses only a square telephone note paper for measuring the parts. It can be covered with paper mache, painted and decorated.
How to Knit Tube Ropes with a Toilet Paper Roll Loom
Make a simple loom from a toilet paper roll and knit a tube rope with yarn. A quick DIY project for kids and beginners.
How to make a Christmas tree from cardboard circles
This guide is for a Christmas tree that is 1 foot high and 7 inches wide at the base. You can use this method to make a very large tree using a wider stick, bigger circles with thicker rolls and base
DIY Toilet Paper Roll Flowers: Easy Upcycled Craft for Home Decor
Turn toilet paper rolls into simple, budget-friendly flowers for home decor. Step-by-step instructions for a recycled craft.
How to make a patchwork design with toilet paper rolls
This guide will show you how to cut and fold toilet paper rolls to create artwork with a patchwork design.
DIY: Neatly Organize Electrical Cords with Toilet Paper Rolls
Tired of tangled wires? Learn how to easily organize and neatly store your electrical cords using a simple toilet paper roll hack. Get your cables tidy today!
How to Make Chrysanthemums from Toilet Paper Rolls
Turn empty toilet paper rolls into chrysanthemum flowers. Recycled craft for home decor or kids.
How to make a pretty container for your toilet paper rolls
Now you can have extra rolls of toilet paper nearby when you need them, without it looking like a mess. This guide will show you how easy it is to make a pretty container for toilet paper from things you have at home. Choose a color that suits the bathroom décor to add a nice touch
Easy DIY Silver Napkin Rings: Upcycle Toilet Paper Rolls and Aluminum Foil
Turn toilet paper rolls and aluminum foil into silver napkin rings for your table setting.
How to make a pencil case from toilet paper rolls
If you have junk mail and empty toilet paper rolls you can make a pencil case!
How to make a pirate knife
This guide will show you a simple way to make a pirate knife from cardboard - to add to your pirate costume
How to make a cube puzzle with toilet paper rolls
It is easy to make the pieces for this cube puzzle. Can you figure out the solution?
DIY Magnetic Shopping List with Pen Holder | Easy Fridge Memo Pad Craft
Create a handy magnetic shopping list or memo pad for your fridge using recycled materials. Includes a clever pen holder for easy access.
How to make a box with reverse engineering
Taking things apart and putting them back together is a great way for kids and adults to understand how things work. This guide will show you how to make as many copies of a favorite box shape as you want without needing a printed template.
How to make an emergency potholder
Do you need to grab that hot cookie sheet or pot with the hot metal handle? Toilet paper rolls to the rescue again. Throw it out when you are done using it. You won’t need to wash a dirtied pot holder. It comes in handy for holding metal pot handles when camping outdoors
DIY Cardboard Stocking Ornaments: Easy Paper Christmas Craft (No Printer Needed)
Create charming DIY cardboard stocking ornaments with this easy paper craft guide! Perfect for homemade Christmas decorations, no printer required. Learn how to transform simple cardboard or thick paper into delightful holiday accents, ideal for family fun.
How to Make Easy DIY Costume Wings for Kids Quick and Cheap Tutorial
Make DIY costume wings for kids using common household items. Perfect for costumes, school plays, or dress-up.
How to make a rectangular box from a toilet paper roll
This guide will show you how to squash a toilet paper roll and turn it into a box
How to make a Tic-tac-toe game in a CD case
Here’s another game to make in a CD case. It is great for travel and easy to store. This game is also known as Tick-tack-toe, Noughts and crosses or Xs and Os