I have been trying to think of how many ways I can use toilet rolls. So far I have made lanterns, dolls house furniture, a Christmas decoration, and a mobile. Today I have been playing around with toilet rolls and came up with these charming little beds and cradles for baby fairies (or any other little toys you may have).
The beds were made by cutting a toilet roll in half, and shaping the top of it as desired. Cut 1/2cm-1cm (approx) wide strips around the bottom, and fold inwards. This is because it is difficult to fold straight lines on a cylinder, so the strips need to be narrow enough to be able to fold easily in a cylinder shape.
Cut 2 circles of card slightly smaller than the toilet roll - glue one circle on the inside of the flaps, and glue one circle on the bottom of the toilet roll. Press firmly into place until dry. I put something heavy inside it, to weigh it down while it dried.
Cover the bed with pretty paper. You may like to line the inside with felt, to make snug little bed.
The cradle was much easier and quicker to make than the beds. Simply cut a cradle shape out of the toilet roll, using its natural curve to shape it.
Cover it with pretty paper.
You might like to thread a ribbon through the top of it to hang it up.
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