Toilet Paper Roll Flamingo Craft (Free Printable Template)

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Turn an empty toilet paper roll into a whimsical flamingo with this easy and creative toilet paper roll flamingo craft! Perfect for kids of all ages, this project is a great way to recycle materials while creating something fun and colorful.

This toilet paper roll flamingo craft is a fun way to use those old paper toilet rolls and create a cute little bird!

If you’re looking for even more flamingo crafts and activities, be sure to check out our paper plate flamingo craft for a mixed-media masterpiece, our build-a-flamingo craft for a super easy printable activity, and our handprint flamingo craft to create a fun and personal keepsake!

Why You’ll Love This Craft

  • Eco-Friendly: Reuses toilet paper rolls to reduce waste.
  • Fun and Creative: A unique way to transform simple materials into art.
  • Easy to Customize: Let kids personalize their flamingo with fun colors and designs.
  • Perfect for All Ages: Simple enough for little ones but engaging for older kids too.

Materials

  • Printed paper roll flamingo template: To cut out the flamingo’s parts. You can grab it at the end of this post.
  • Empty TP roll: The main body of the flamingo.
  • Craft papers: Light pink, dark pink, yellow, white, and black for different parts.
  • A pair of scissors: For cutting the patterns.
  • Craft glue: To assemble the pieces.
  • Pencil: For tracing the templates.
  • Sharpies: Black and pink for drawing details and adding finishing touches.

The Printable

Download the free flamingo template to make cutting and tracing a breeze. The printable includes patterns for the head, neck, wings, legs, beak, and eyes.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Paper Pieces

Start by selecting light pink cardstock for the body and head (including neck), dark pink for the wings, yellow for the beak, white for the eyes, and black for the legs. Trace the template patterns onto the selected papers and cut them out carefully.

Step 2: Add Details to the Flamingo Parts

Use a black sharpie to draw eyes on the white eye cutouts and add beak details to the yellow beak cutout. Then, glue the eyes to the flamingo’s head-neck piece.

Step 3: Outline and Blush

With a pink sharpie, trace the outlines of the head-neck and wing patterns. Add a touch of blush to the cheek for extra charm!

Step 4: Prepare the TP Roll

Take an empty toilet paper roll and cut about 3–4 cm along half of its circumference so it looks like the roll below.

Step 5: Cover the TP Roll

Cut a piece of light pink paper to fit the intact portion of the roll. Wrap it around the roll and secure it with glue for a smooth, finished look.

covering toilet paper roll with pink paper.

Step 6: Attach the Wing

Glue the wing cutout onto the wrapped paper, positioning it above the cut-out section of the roll.

Adding wings to paper roll.

Step 7: Add the Legs

Glue the black leg cutouts to the bottom of the wrapped roll, aligning them so they cover the cutout section and match the height of the roll.

Adding legs.

Step 8: Attach the Head and Neck

Fold a thin section along the bottom edge of the neck piece and apply glue. Attach the head-neck pattern to the side of the roll (front) and hold it in place until the glue dries completely.

Gluing head onto paper roll.
Toilet paper roll flamingo craft.
Toilet paper roll flamingo craft.

Top Tips

  • Use glitter paper for the wings for extra sparkle.
  • Add googly eyes for a fun, 3D effect.
  • Decorate the TP roll base with patterns or stickers for more personality.
  • Display your finished flamingos as part of a DIY zoo or bird display!

Educational Uses

Recycling Awareness: Encourages kids to use everyday items creatively.

Fine Motor Skills: Cutting, gluing, and tracing improve hand-eye coordination.

Animal Studies: A fun way to learn about flamingos and their habitats.

Grab the Free Printable

To grab the free flamingo craft template, enter your email in the box below.

We’ll send it straight to your inbox. This is for personal or classroom use only—not for commercial use, please. Thank you!

This toilet paper roll flamingo craft is a wonderful way to turn recycling into a creative adventure! Whether for a school project, a rainy day activity, or just for fun, kids will love making their own unique flamingos.

Paper roll flamingo craft for kids.

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