Butterfly Toilet Paper Roll Template


These adorable butterfly toilet paper roll templates are perfect for busy moms, not-so-crafty moms, and anyone looking to turn recycling into magical playtime. With just a toilet paper roll, scissors, and glue, you can turn your child’s afternoon into a colourful flutter of fun.

Why You’ll Love These Butterfly TP Roll Templates

  • You need zero prep. All you’ll do is print, cut, and glue! Easy, right?
  • Secondly, it’s great for toddlers and Preschoolers (ages 2–5). Why? It’s a subtle way to sneak in fine motor skills, plus your little ones will feel like artists once they’re done, and it is super easy to glue and stick.
  • You know those never-ending toilet paper rolls? You get to use them in fun ways that also save your pocket. (Those rolls can be annoying sometimes)
  • Lastly, it’s an amazing indoor activity option to keep kids entertained on hot days or “I’m bored days.”

What You’ll Need

  • Printed butterfly template (grab the freebie below!)
  • 1 Toilet paper roll
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick or child-safe liquid glue
  • Optional: crayons, stickers, or googly eyes

What’s Inside the Printable Pack

I designed each butterfly to be colourful, cute, and easy enough for little hands to manage. Here’s what you’ll find:

  • Four Butterfly designs: Cheerful, bright design your kids will love (available to download below)
  • – 1 PDF instruction page to make crafting easier for you.

Each printable includes a face, wings, and body strips that perfectly wrap around your toilet paper roll.

How to Make It (Simple Steps)

1. Print out your template on A4 regular paper.

2. Cut along each body part, carefully.

3. Glue the body strip around your toilet paper roll.

4. Attach the wings to the back of the roll using glue.

5. Add the face on top and decorate if you want to get fancy!

6. Let dry, then let those butterflies fly (or buzz around the living room).


If you like this fluttery fun, you can get the full printable pack featuring 4 different butterfly designs. Now available in my Etsy shop!

Get the Full Pack Here

If you make this craft with your kiddos?
Please tag me on Instagram @3craftmama. I’d love to see your creations.