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    Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY

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    Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY is really a simple, yet, adorable idea.

    I like that this project is a year-round project that is also suitable for most ages.

    Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY, a simple and adorable project for turning an empty toilet paper rolls into a cute piggie

    Adorable Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY.

    This is a simple project for turning an empty tp roll into a cute piggie.

    This project can be made in about in less than a half hour for most folks.

    Did you see my Adorable Yogurt Cup Cow Craft DIY?

    That project turns a clean yogurt cup into a really cute cow.
    Both this piggy and that cow as cute ideas for turning used products into something new and cute.

    Did you know that you can by empty toilet paper rolls for crafts online? You can find empty tp rolls here.

    Frequently asked questions about toilet paper roll crafts.

    What can you make with an empty TP (toilet paper) roll?

    There are a lot of creative uses for an empty toilet paper roll.
    Because of their size and shape, the cardboard center from a roll of toilet paper is perfect for many do it yourself craft ideas.

    In this project, an empty cardboard toilet paper roll can be easily decorated to turn it into a piggie. This project is also friendly to most ages.

    What can you do with a TP roll piggie?

    This piggie is super cute just the way it is.
    You can display it on a shelf, in a window, or even give it away as a homemade gift idea.

    Writing a message on the sign that the pig holds makes this project even more useful. You can easily use the sign to display a message, as a placecard, or even as a homemade greeting card.

    Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY, a simple and adorable project for turning an empty toilet paper rolls into a cute piggie

    Tips for making a toilet paper roll craft.

    This project uses two shades of pink paper and another color for the sign. You can find multi color packs of construction paper here.

    More tips for you

    1. While this project is suitable for most ages, some folks may need assistance. This is especially true with the tracing and cutting.
    2. I am providing you with a template to use for cutting out the elements in this project. It is a good idea to print the template on a thicker paper or cardstock especially if you will be using it more than once.
    3. This piggie is cute when displayed on a desk, shelf, or elsewhere. If he loses his balance often you can stuff the tube (body) with bunched up foil or newspaper to make bim a bit more sturdy.

    Personalize a toilet paper roll piggie.

    Yes, this piggie is a simple yet, adorable project just the way he is.
    However, you can make him even better.

    Try one of these ideas.

    • Make him a girl by adding long hair, a hair bow, or even a cute dress.
    • The sign that the pig holds can be personalized to make a statement, be used as a place card, or to wish someone a happy birthday.
    • Allow your young ones to decorate the piggie with markers, crayons, or even stickers!

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    Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY, a simple and adorable project for turning an empty toilet paper rolls into a cute piggie

    About this toilet paper pig craft project.

    This is a simple project for turning an empty toilet paper roll into a cute piggie.
    The piggie is holding a sign that can say whatever you want it to say as well.

    To make this project, you will first need to download the template that I have provided.

    Then you can trace and cut out the elements, head, nose, ears and arms.
    After elements have been personalized, you can glue them on to the piggie and enjoy!


    Paper roll, 2 shades of pink, purple papers, pencil, scissors, glue stick, black marker, pink pipe cleaner

    Materials needed to make this tp piggie.

    • Empty cardboard toilet paper roll.
    • Construction paper- light pink, dark pink, and light color for the sign.
    • Pipe cleaner for the tail.
    • Black marker for detailing the elements.
    • Pencil, crayon/marker (for cheeks), scissors, glue/glue stick/ or glue gun.
    Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY, a simple and adorable project for turning an empty toilet paper rolls into a cute piggie

    How to make this Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY.

    Step One: prepare.

    1. Download the template.
    2. Cut out the pieces from the template.
    3. Assemble the remaining materials needed for the project.

    Next, Step Two: make the piggie.

    1. For the body, lay the empty roll on top of the light pink paper and trace the roll (about 1 ⅝ X 5 ½"). Then glue the paper on top of the roll to make the body.
    2. For the head, trace the head on the light pink paper and then cut it out.
    3. Repeat this for the arms and legs on the light pink paper.
    4. On the dark pink paper, trace the ears and nose and cut them out.
    5. To make a sign for the pig to hold, simply cut out a small rectangle and write your message on it, leaving room for the arms to attach.

    Step Three add the details.

    1. For the head, glue the dark pink nose on to the face and add dots for the nostrils. Use a marker to draw a mouth, eyes, and eyebrows. Add cheeks using a colored pencil, crayon, or marker. Glue the ears on to the back of the head. Then attach the head to the top of the roll.
    2. For the arms and legs, color the ends black. Glue the flat sides of the arms and legs on to the tp roll (arms on the back and legs on the bottom).
    3. Attach the sign to the backside of the hands for the piggie to hold it.
    4. Make a tail using a pipe cleaner and glue it on.
    5. Enjoy!

    Expert Tip 👉 Refer to the images and the video on this post to help guide you with this project.

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    Table of contents for this idea.

    • Adorable Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY.
    • Frequently asked questions about toilet paper roll crafts.
    • Tips for making a toilet paper roll craft.
    • Personalize a toilet paper roll piggie.
    • About this toilet paper pig craft project.
      • Materials needed to make this tp piggie.
      • How to make this Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY.
    Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY, a simple and adorable project for turning an empty toilet paper rolls into a cute piggie.
    Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY, a simple and adorable project for turning an empty toilet paper rolls into a cute piggie
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    Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY

    Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY, a simple and adorable project for turning an empty toilet paper rolls into a cute piggie.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Active Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: craft
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Toilet Paper Roll Pig Craft DIY

    Materials

    • Empty cardboard toilet paper roll.
    • Construction paper- light pink, dark pink, and light color for the sign.
    • Pipe cleaner for the tail.
    • Black marker for detailing the elements.
    • Pencil, crayon/marker (for cheeks), scissors, glue/glue stick/ or glue gun

    Instructions

    • Download the template, Cut out the pieces from the template. , and Assemble the remaining materials needed for the project.
    • For the body, lay the empty roll on top of the light pink paper and trace the roll (about 1 ⅝ X 5 ½"). Then glue the paper on top of the roll to make the body.
    • For the head, trace the head on the light pink paper and then cut it out. Repeat this for the arms and legs on the light pink paper.
    • On the dark pink paper, trace the ears and nose and cut them out. To make a sign for the pig to hold, simply cut out a small rectangle and write your message on it, leaving room for the arms to attach.
    • For the head, glue the dark pink nose on to the face and add dots for the nostrils. Use a marker to draw a mouth, eyes, and eyebrows. Add cheeks using a colored pencil, crayon, or marker. Glue the ears on to the back of the head. Then attach the head to the top of the roll.
    • For the arms and legs, color the ends black. Glue the flat sides of the arms and legs on to the tp roll (arms on the back and legs on the bottom). Attach the sign to the backside of the hands for the piggie to hold it.
    • Make a tail using a pipe cleaner and glue it on.

    Notes

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