Looking for some fun winter crafts for your kids? How about utilizing items that you would usually put in the trash, and putting them to some constructive use? This tissue box igloo craft for kids is just that and more!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Coolest Craft Ever: Turn an empty tissue box into an adorable mini igloo—brilliant!
- Perfect for Winter Fun: Great for snow days, classroom crafts, or cozy indoor play.
- Educational Tie-In: Chat about Arctic animals and snowy habitats while crafting.
Why Try This Igloo Craft for Kids?
This fun winter themed craft is perfect to try out when you're teaching your kids about different seasons and are focusing on winter in particular. This craft activity will keep your kids occupied for a while, and also help them learn more about igloos and how they help keep you warm.
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🎨 Supplies Needed
- Empty Tissue Box (I used a long rectangular box, but a square tissue box would work just as well)
- Blue poster board (You could also use white poster board)
- Cotton balls
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Scissors
- Tape
🖌️ How to Make This Tissue Box Igloo Craft
- Step 1: Begin by turning the tissue box upside down. Open both ends of the tissue box, and cut along the top seam/fold of the box, approximately 1”, on both sides.
- Step 2: Fold the sides back in, and fold the top flap over, and hot glue back together. The sides of the tissue box will now be slightly rounded, and your tissue box should be shaped similar to an igloo.
- Step 3: Next, measure and cut the poster board to fit across the top of the tissue box, and adhere with hot glue. Cut another piece of poster board to fit across the front rounded portion of the tissue box, right above the “door” opening, and adhere with hot glue.
- Step 4: To make the tunnel entrance you will need to cut a strip of poster board approximately 3-4” wide. Fold the poster board around the “door” to measure how long you will need, and cut accordingly. Make a ½” fold the length of the cut piece of poster board, and then cut small slits all the way across the fold, spacing the slits approximately 2” apart.
- Step 5: Using hot glue, attach the poster board around the “door” of the tissue box, using the cut slits on the fold to help curve the poster board as your glue. Your tissue box should now be in the shape of an igloo, with a tunnel entrance, and dome shape.
- Step 6: Lastly, using the glue gun, attach cotton balls all over the tissue box, making sure to cover all sides and the tunnel entrance. Let the glue dry, and your tissue box igloo is ready for play! You can add little characters for fun or even make your own figures from popsicle sticks.
💡 Pro Tip: Place a small LED tea light inside the igloo and dim the lights—this lets you see any light leaks through gaps so you can seal them for a perfect glowing effect.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Block Staggering: Offset each row of blocks slightly inward from the one below, creating a stable overlapping pattern that mimics real masonry and improves overall structure strength.
- Roof Placement: Center the final dome block carefully, using a light pencil mark as a guide—this ensures the top cap sits snugly without sliding or tipping as you finish.
- Edge Alignment: Align each cut “snow block” edge flush with the tissue box corners so the igloo walls meet precisely, preventing gaps that can weaken the circular form over time.
- Mortar Lines: Press thin strips of white clay or craft foam between blocks to simulate mortar; this not only enhances realism but also locks blocks in place more securely.
- Layer Variation: Alternate block heights or depths every few rows to introduce subtle texture changes, giving the igloo a handcrafted look and preventing uniform slippage.
- Weight Testing: After completing a few rows, press gently on the roof to check stability—if you notice shifting, reinforce inner seams with extra glue before continuing upward.
💭 FAQs
Yes—repeating identical block placements in order trains visual pacing. It reinforces the habit of maintaining steady intervals and flows across multiple rows.
Uniform gaps between blocks create a seamless look, while uneven spacing breaks the illusion. Children learn to monitor and adjust distances for continuous, unbroken designs.
Positioning the first row flush to the base sets a reference line for the rest. It teaches how starting accuracy influences the overall grid’s uniform look.
They use the box edges as guides and place each “brick” next to its neighbor with matching gaps. This builds consistency in pattern spacing across the surface.
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Tissue Box Igloo Craft For Kids
Materials
- Empty Tissue Box I used a long rectangular box, but a square tissue box would work just as well
- Blue poster board You could also use white poster board
- Cotton balls
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Scissors
- Tape
Instructions
- Begin by turning the tissue box upside down. Open both ends of the tissue box, and cut along the top seam/fold of the box, approximately 1”, on both sides.
- Fold the sides back in, and fold the top flap over, and hot glue back together. The sides of the tissue box will now be slightly rounded, and your tissue box should be shaped similar to an igloo.
- Next, measure and cut the poster board to fit across the top of the tissue box, and adhere with hot glue. Cut another piece of poster board to fit across the front rounded portion of the tissue box, right above the “door” opening, and adhere with hot glue.
- To make the tunnel entrance you will need to cut a strip of poster board approximately 3-4” wide. Fold the poster board around the “door” to measure how long you will need, and cut accordingly. Make a ½” fold the length of the cut piece of poster board, and then cut small slits all the way across the fold, spacing the slits approximately 2” apart.
- Using hot glue, attach the poster board around the “door” of the tissue box, using the cut slits on the fold to help curve the poster board as your glue. Your tissue box should now be in the shape of an igloo, with a tunnel entrance, and dome shape.
- Lastly, using the glue gun, attach cotton balls all over the tissue box, making sure to cover all sides and the tunnel entrance. Let the glue dry, and your tissue box igloo is ready for play!
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