“I’m out of ideas, my kids are bored, and if I hear ‘Can I have the iPad?’ one more time, I might scream.”
Been there? Same.
That’s why I’ve gathered the most fun, low-cost, no-special-supplies-needed 10 cute and simple toilet roll farm animal craft ideas using nothing rolls, glue, and whatever scraps we had lying around.
These aren’t just cute — they’re real-time sanity-savers.
I promise: Every craft below is screen-free, doable even for non-crafty parents, and actually entertains kids longer than 5 minutes. Pinky swear.
Scroll through the list and click on whatever sounds like fun today!
- Lovely Chicken
- Cute Cow
- Dainty Duck
- Happy Horse
- Terrific Turkey
- Soft Sheep
- Ravishing Rooster
- Playful Pig
- Proud Peacock
- Bouncy Bunny
I’m a mom. I’m a social pedagogue. I’ve wiped glue off every surface imaginable.
I know what it’s like to juggle work, dinner, and meltdowns while also feeling guilty about screen time. I’ve used crafts not just as “something to do,” but as a way to connect — to help kids express emotions, build fine motor skills, and just… breathe.
If even one of these silly paper animals buys you 15 minutes of peace or sparks a giggle, then my job here is done. 🧡
1. Toilet Roll Chicken Craft
This simple and colorful toilet roll chicken is perfect for farm-themed crafts, Easter fun, or classroom art projects. It’s easy, creative, and great for kids of all ages.
Materials Needed:
- 1 empty toilet paper roll
- Yellow paint and a paintbrush
- Colored construction paper (orange, red, yellow)
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Black marker (for eyes and details)
- Optional: 2 googly eyes (if you prefer them over drawn eyes)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Paint the Toilet Roll
Start by painting the entire toilet paper roll yellow. Let it dry completely before moving on to the next steps. - Make the Beak and Comb
Cut a small triangle from orange paper for the beak.
Then, cut a comb shape (the red piece on top of the chicken’s head) from red paper. Glue the comb inside the top edge of the roll so it sticks out. - Add the Wings
Cut two wing shapes out of yellow paper. Glue them to each side of the roll, about halfway down. - Add the Feet
Cut two simple chicken feet from orange paper. Glue them to the inside bottom edge of the toilet roll so they peek out at the front. - Create the Face
For the eyes, you can either draw two small black dots using a marker or glue on two googly eyes for a fun effect.
Then glue the orange beak just below the eyes. - Add Final Details
Use a black marker to draw any small extra lines or a “V” shape on the front to represent the chicken’s body details if you like.
2. Toilet Roll Cow Craft
Materials Needed:
- 1 empty toilet paper roll
- White paint and a paintbrush
- Black construction paper or black marker or black paint
- Pink construction paper (or pink paint) for the nose
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Black marker (for eyes and nose if not using googly eyes)
- Optional: 2 googly eyes
This toilet roll cow is a simple and fun farm animal craft perfect for kids. It’s great for preschool activities, farm unit studies, or just creative rainy day fun. Kids can personalize their cow by changing the size and placement of the spots or adding extra details like a tail or horns!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Paint the toilet roll completely white and let it dry.
- Create the black cow spots.
Cut out different-shaped spots from black construction paper, or draw them directly with a black marker, or paint them using black paint. - Attach the spots randomly around the white roll to give it a classic cow pattern.
- Make the nose by cutting an oval shape from pink paper (or paint it on). Draw or glue on two small black nostrils.
- Glue the nose to the front of the toilet roll, a little below the center.
- Add the eyes above the nose. You can draw small black dots with a marker or glue on two googly eyes for a fun look.
- Cut out two ears from black paper. Fold the bottom of each slightly, then glue them to the top sides of the roll to make them stand out.
- Let the craft dry completely before playing or displaying it.
3. Toilet Roll Duck Craft
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Paint both toilet paper rolls yellow and let them dry completely. These will form the duck’s body and head.
- Flatten the top part of one roll slightly and glue it on top of the other roll – this forms the duck’s head and body.
- Cut out two feet from orange paper and glue them to the bottom of the lower roll, slightly sticking out.
- Cut a small orange triangle for the beak and glue it to the center of the top roll (the duck’s face).
- Make the eyes:
Cut two small white circles and draw black dots in the center, or use googly eyes.
Glue them just above the beak. - Optional – Add wings:
You can cut out small wing shapes from yellow paper or paint them directly on the sides. - Let the glue dry before handling the duck.
Materials Needed:
- 2 empty toilet paper rolls
- Yellow paint and a paintbrush
- Orange construction paper (for the beak and feet)
- White paper (for eyes)
- Black marker (for pupils)
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Scissors
- Optional: 2 googly eyes
This dainty duck toilet paper roll craft is a sweet and simple recycled art project for kids. Perfect for spring crafts, farm-themed fun, or as a preschool classroom activity. Children can personalize their duck with fun wing shapes, eyelashes, or even a little hat for added charm.
4. Toilet Roll horse Craft
This Happy Horse toilet paper roll craft is a fun and creative recycled DIY project for kids of all ages. It’s perfect for farm-themed lessons, animal craft days, or imaginative playtime. The yarn mane adds a tactile element that kids love, and the simple shapes make it easy for little hands to help build their own friendly farm animal.
Materials Needed:
- 1 empty toilet paper roll
- Light brown paint and a paintbrush
- White yarn (for the mane)
- Beige construction paper (for the muzzle)
- Brown construction paper (for the ears)
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Black marker (for eyes and nostrils)
- Optional: 2 googly eyes
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Paint the toilet roll light brown and let it dry completely.
- Cut pieces of white yarn into equal lengths (around 10–12 strands) to create the horse’s mane.
- Cut a small oval shape from beige paper for the muzzle. Use a black marker to draw two nostrils on it.
- Glue the muzzle onto the front of the painted roll, near the bottom.
- Add the eyes above the muzzle. You can either draw small ovals with a black marker or glue on googly eyes for a playful look.
- Glue the yarn strands to the top edge of the roll to form the mane. Let some strands hang to one side for a natural look.
- Cut two ears from brown paper and glue them on both sides of the mane at the top.
- Let everything dry before playing or displaying your happy horse.
5. Toilet Roll Turkey Craft
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Wrap the toilet roll in brown construction paper and glue it in place.
- Create the feathers by folding strips of colored paper (green, orange, yellow) accordion-style. Use 3–4 separate pieces for a fuller tail.
- Glue the folded feathers to the back of the roll, spreading them like a fan.
- Cut a small orange triangle for the beak and glue it to the front of the roll.
- Cut a red teardrop shape for the wattle (the dangly part under the beak) and glue it just below the beak.
- Add the eyes: Use googly eyes for a playful look or draw two black dots with a marker.
- Let everything dry before displaying your colorful turkey.
This Terrific Turkey toilet roll craft is a fantastic recycled activity for kids during fall, Thanksgiving, or any farm-themed fun. The fan-shaped paper feathers give it a bright, festive look, and the simple shapes make it great for preschoolers and early elementary kids alike.
Materials Needed:
- 1 empty toilet paper roll
- Brown construction paper (to cover the roll)
- Orange, red, green, and yellow construction paper (for beak, wattle, and feathers)
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- 2 googly eyes (optional) or black marker for drawing eyes
- Ruler (for folding straight feathers)
6. Toilet Roll Sheep Craft
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7. Toilet Roll Rooster Craft
Materials Needed:
- 1 empty toilet paper roll
- Light yellow construction paper (to cover the roll)
- Red construction paper (for comb and wattle)
- Orange construction paper (for beak and feet)
- White and black paper or googly eyes
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Scissors
- Pencil (for tracing shapes, optional)
This Ravishing Rooster toilet roll craft is a bold, colorful project perfect for kids learning about farm animals, colors, or working on fine motor skills. The bright red comb and feathered wings make it a standout decoration for any classroom, playroom, or craft corner. Easy to make and full of character!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Wrap the toilet paper roll in light yellow paper and glue it down smoothly.
- Cut out rooster parts from construction paper:
- A red comb (crown-like shape)
- An orange triangle for the beak
- A red teardrop for the wattle
- Two yellow wings
- Two orange feet
- Attach the comb to the inside top edge of the roll, so it sticks out like a crown.
- Glue the eyes near the top front of the roll. You can use paper cut-outs or googly eyes for extra fun.
- Add the beak and wattle just below the eyes – the beak in the center and the red wattle right beneath it.
- Glue the wings on each side of the roll.
- Attach the feet to the bottom edge so they peek out from under the rooster.
- Let it dry completely before displaying your bright and bold rooster!
8. Toilet Roll pig
This Playful Pig toilet paper roll craft is a fun and friendly farm activity for kids of all ages. With its curly tail, sweet snout, and happy face, it’s a perfect recycled craft for preschoolers, classroom farm themes, or a rainy-day DIY project. Plus, it’s simple to personalize with bows, mud spots, or even a little oink sign!
Materials Needed:
- 1 empty toilet paper roll
- Pink construction paper (to cover the roll and for head, ears, tail)
- Darker pink or red paper (for the snout and inner ears)
- White and black paper (for eyes), or 2 googly eyes
- Black marker (for smile and nostrils)
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Pencil (optional for tracing)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Wrap the toilet roll in pink construction paper and glue it neatly all around.
- Cut out a pink circle for the pig’s head, slightly wider than the roll.
- Cut two pink ears and add darker pink inner ear shapes. Glue them to the top sides of the head.
- Make the snout by cutting a darker pink oval or circle and gluing it near the center of the face. Use a black marker to draw two nostrils on it.
- Add the eyes: Use white and black paper circles or stick on googly eyes above the snout.
- Draw a smile with black marker on one side of the face.
- Glue the pig’s head onto the top edge of the toilet roll.
- Make the tail by cutting a thin strip of pink paper, curling it around a pencil, and gluing it to the back of the roll.
- Let everything dry before showing off your adorable pig!
9. Toilet Roll peacock
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Wrap the toilet paper roll with blue paper and glue it down smoothly.
- Cut out 5–6 large feather shapes from purple paper. You can add small orange or pink oval details to each feather to mimic peacock eyespots.
- Create the beak and feet from orange paper – a triangle for the beak and two little “M” shaped feet.
- Make the eyes: either glue on two googly eyes or cut circles from white and black paper.
- Attach the eyes and beak to the front of the roll.
- Glue the feathers in a fan shape behind the roll to form the peacock’s beautiful tail.
- Attach the feet to the bottom front of the roll.
- Let everything dry before displaying your proud and colorful peacock!
This Proud Peacock toilet roll craft is a bright and cheerful DIY activity that teaches kids about color, pattern, and creativity. Whether you’re doing a bird unit, farm animal theme, or just love fun paper crafts, this peacock is a dazzling and easy-to-make project using recycled materials!
Materials Needed:
- 1 empty toilet paper roll
- Blue construction paper (to cover the roll)
- Purple and orange construction paper (for feathers, beak, and feet)
- White and black paper or 2 googly eyes
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Pencil (for tracing feather shapes)
10. Toilet Roll bunny
This Bouncy Bunny toilet paper roll craft is a charming and easy springtime project for kids. Made with simple materials like pastel paper, cotton balls, and googly eyes, it’s perfect for Easter, farm animal themes, or everyday crafting fun. The fluffy tail and long ears bring this recycled bunny to life and make it a favorite among little crafters.
A Quick Note on Safety
As with any craft or activity, never leave young children unsupervised, especially when using scissors, glue, small objects, or anything that could pose a choking hazard.
Even the simplest play can get unexpectedly messy (or inventive), so make sure the space is safe, and all materials are age-appropriate.
And hey — part of the fun is doing it together, right?
I’d love to see what you and your kiddos create — tag me or drop a comment, and let’s inspire each other through the magic of cardboard tubes and creativity!
Final Thoughts – Because Toilet Rolls Deserve a Second Life Too
Let’s be honest – crafting farm animals from toilet paper rolls isn’t just about sustainability or motor skill development (though yes, check and check). It’s also about that tiny sparkle in a kid’s eye when their floppy-eared bunny wobbles across the table like it’s on a mission. Or when the googly eyes on a lopsided cow are somehow staring directly into your soul.
This collection is more than just a rainy-day lifesaver. It’s a guilt-free excuse to hoard cardboard tubes and call it “educational prep”. It’s bonding time without screens. And if you’re a teacher, parent, or caregiver… it’s also your secret weapon against chaos. (Glue-sticked fingers and all.)
So go ahead, make a Happy Horse, a Playful Pig, or a Terrific Turkey. Let the kids be messy, imaginative, and wonderfully imperfect – because that’s exactly what creativity looks like at its best.
And don’t worry – if the peacock ends up looking more like a space alien, just call it “abstract” and pour yourself a coffee. You’ve earned it.
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