Magical Fairy House Made from Toilet Paper Rolls
There’s something really lovely about turning something simple—like an empty toilet roll—into a little fairy house.
This craft came together slowly, with a bit of drawing, some gentle coloring, and a cozy afternoon vibe. It’s the kind of project that doesn’t take much, but still feels a little magical when it’s finished.
It’s perfect to make with kids—simple enough to do together, and imaginative enough to turn into a whole little world afterward. Lily loves playing with the ones we made. Tiny doors, soft colors, and a glowing light inside.
What You’ll Need
- Toilet rolls or/and kitchen rolls
- White paper (we used acrylic paper because it’s a bit thicker than regular paper and has a soft off-white tone)
- Brown cardstock (for doors and windows)
- Red paper (for the mushroom cap)
- White paper (for the dots)
- Colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue gun or stick
- Optional: LED tealights for inside
How to Make a Fairy Mushroom House (Kid-Friendly Craft)
Step 1: Sketch your layout
Start by drawing where you want the door and windows to go. This helps you plan your flower decorations around them. We kept it simple: a rounded door and a few arched windows.
Step 2: Add some flowers
Using colored pencils, draw small flowers, leaves, and vines next to the doors and windows. You don’t need to be super detailed—just a few soft lines and colors already give it that sweet, magical look.
Step 3: Wrap it up
Cut the decorated paper to fit your roll and glue it around. Make sure your door and window sketches line up on the front.
Step 4: Cut and frame
Carefully cut open the door (we left it half attached so it can “swing open”) and the windows. Then add little frames from brown cardstock. It makes everything look warm and homey—like real fairy woodwork.
Step 5: Make the roof
Cut a circle of red paper, snip from the edge to the center, and twist it into a cone shape. Glue the edges together and add big white dots. That’s your mushroom cap! Glue it on top of the roll when it’s dry.
Step 6: Add a little glow
If you want, place a battery-operated tealight inside. For taller houses, you can cut a small door in the back or create a little platform inside for a “second floor” candle. It’s such a cute touch.
FAQ – For Curious Crafters
What kind of pencils did you use?
Just regular colored pencils. The soft texture actually made the flower drawings look even sweeter.
What age is this good for?
Preschoolers and up! Toddlers might need help with cutting and gluing, but they’ll love decorating and pretending afterward.
How can I make these even more fun or different?
You can switch things up with different colored papers for the roof—pastel pinks, purples, even shiny metallics. Add glitter, sequins, or mini stickers for extra sparkle. Or try themed houses: winter fairies, spring gardens, even spooky Halloween fairy towers. Endless options!
Final Thoughts
These little mushroom houses are one of those crafts that look a bit dreamy—but are secretly really easy to make. Perfect for a quiet moment with your kiddo, or as a cozy rainy-day activity.
And once they’re done, they double as the cutest fairy homes ever. Ours are still sitting on the shelf, glowing away like they’re waiting for teeny tiny guests to move in.
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