Halloween monster craft for kids using toilet rolls

Looking for a fun way to keep the little ones entertained this Halloween? These Halloween monster crafts for kids are a simple and creative activity that transforms everyday household recyclables into colourful spooky creatures.

Using empty toilet rolls, coloured paper and a few craft essentials, children can create their own unique monsters with quirky faces, silly horns and plenty of personality. Best of all, there are no rules when it comes to designing your monster, making this the perfect craft for encouraging imagination and creativity.

Whether you're planning a Halloween party activity, looking for a rainy-day project or searching for easy Halloween crafts to make at home, this fun monster craft is sure to be a hit.

What you will need

PVA white Glu
BLU GLU STICK
Empty toilet rolls (always save these for an occasion such as this)
Googly eyes (if you don’t have, you can draw eyes on)
Various coloured paper
Different coloured markers

Difficulty

Average time

60 minutes

Cost

Print version!

How to make toilet roll Halloween monsters

Instructions

Step 1: Measure your paper

Place an empty toilet roll on a sheet of coloured paper and measure the amount needed to wrap around it. Mark the paper and cut it to size.

Preparing your paper in advance will help achieve a smooth finish once it's attached to the roll.

Step 2: Cover the toilet roll

Wrap the coloured paper around the toilet roll and secure it in place using Bostik Blu Glu Stick.

Choose different colours for each monster to make your collection even more fun and unique.

Step 3: Create your monster's face

Now it's time to bring your monster to life.

Stick on googly eyes or draw your own using markers. Add funny mouths, pointy teeth, colourful eyebrows or any other features you like. There’s no right or wrong design, so let your creativity run wild.

Step 4: Add horns and ears

Cut out horns, ears or other monster features from coloured paper and attach them inside the top of the toilet roll using Bostik PVA White Glu.

Hold them in place briefly while the adhesive begins to dry.

Step 5: Decorate your monster toilet roll

Add the finishing touches to personalise your creation. Draw patterns, spots, stripes or extra facial features using coloured markers.

You can also add stickers, glitter or other craft embellishments to make each monster stand out.

Step 6: Create a monster family!

Once you've finished your first monster, why stop there?

Use different coloured paper, facial expressions and accessories to create a whole collection of spooky monster friends. The more monsters you make, the more fun your Halloween display will be.

Let's recap!

Save toilet rolls throughout the year and keep them for seasonal crafts and creative projects. They're a great way to encourage children to reuse everyday materials while having fun making something unique.

With just a few simple supplies and a little imagination, you can turn household recyclables into colourful Halloween monster crafts that children will love creating and displaying.