Create a spooktacular Frankenstein paper tube craft this Halloween using recycled materials like paper tubes. A simple and eco-friendly Halloween project!

Are you looking for a spooky craft to get you in the Halloween spirit? Well, you’ve come to the right place because today we’re going to make our very own Frankenstein monster out of paper tubes and craft supplies! To start, you’ll need some empty toilet paper tubes or paper towel tubes. Once you’ve got your tubes, it’s time to turn them into a monster.

Frankenstein Paper Tube Craft – materials:

Toilet paper tubes or paper towel tubes cut down
Green, black, white paper
Black markers
Scrap paper in various colors
Scissors
Stick glue

How do you make Frankenstein Monster Paper Tubes?

Step 1. Paint or wrap your tubes in green paper. This will make the base color for Frankenstein’s skin. The fun part is cutting out some shapes from black paper – these will be for details like his hair, jacket, shoes, and eyes. Don’t forget the wacky signature boxed haircut!

Step 2. Next comes some fine motor skills – gluing on all the details! Take your black paper shapes and glue them onto the green tubes however you want.

Get creative with where you place the eyes and how you style the hair.

Step 3: Use markers to add stitches and bolts to make him look extra scientific and spooky. You can also draw on the eyes or get creative with black and white paper to make them as big or spooky as you’d like!

When your Frankenstein is all put together, stand him up and let out your best monster growl! The possibilities are endless for a cute and spooky look.

This recycled craft is super fun and awesome for Halloween! Check out your monster, he looks kind of creepy but also funny, right? I totally think he’d want go trick-or-treating to show everyone his cool green skin and those crazy stitches 😆

Final Thoughts:

So there you have – a crafty way to recycle paper tubes into homemade Frankensteins. Gather your supplies and let your creativity run wild to make a unique Halloween decoration. Your family and friends will get a kick out of this classic scary character made from recyclables. Happy crafting, and have a spooktacular Halloween!

Yield: Frankenstein Paper Tube Craft

Monster Mash: DIY Frankenstein Paper Tube Craft

Create a spooktacular Frankenstein paper tube craft this Halloween using recycled materials like paper tubes. A simple and eco-friendly Halloween project!

Materials

Toilet paper tubes or paper towel tubes cut down
Green, black, white paper
Black markers
Scrap paper in various colors
Scissors
Stick glue

Instructions

Paint or wrap your tubes in green paper. This will make the base color for Frankenstein's skin. The fun part is cutting out some shapes from black paper - these will be for details like his hair, jacket, shoes, and eyes. Don't forget the wacky signature boxed haircut!
Next comes some fine motor skills - gluing on all the details! Take your black paper shapes and glue them onto the green tubes however you want.
Get creative with where you place the eyes and how you style the hair.
Use markers to add stitches and bolts to make him look extra scientific and spooky. You can also draw on the eyes or get creative with black and white paper to make them as big or spooky as you'd like!

Agnes Hsu

Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.