Toilet Tube Bear for Valentines

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Today we a super fun and easy toilet tube bear craft to share on The Inspiration Edit. Valentines day is approaching and you can make some lovely animal crafts with the kids that they can take home to the ones they love.

This valentines day craft for preschool kids is simple and easy and comes with a free printable template that you can use super easy.

We do love celebrating valentines with crafts here at our house and this valentines day activity for kids is ideal for the little ones.

Enjoy!

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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How to Make an Valentine's Day Toilet Roll Bear
Download Template
🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips
💭 FAQs
🖌️ Related Crafts
Toilet Tube Bear For Valentines Craft

💖 Why You'll Love This Craft

Too Cute to Handle: This bear is holding a heart and ready to deliver big Valentine hugs—adorable on every level!
Perfect for Little Hands: Easy shapes and simple steps make it preschool and toddler approved.
Customizable Love Notes: Kids can write mini messages on the heart for a personalized Valentine touch.

🎨 Supplies Needed

🖌️ How to Make an Valentine's Day Toilet Roll Bear

Step 1: Print your valentines bear template out. Colour the template with crayons or markers. Cut pieces out and set aside.

Step 2: Paint the toilet tube brown and allow the paint to dry completely. It may require multiple coats of paint.

Step 3: Glue the template pieces onto the brown toilet tube. This is a great activity for kids and can help them to develop basic fine motor skills as they practice cutting and gluing.

Step 4: Cut out eyes for your toilet tube bear and glue onto the bears face. Add the nose and other pieces. Use a black marker to add a smile onto the face. Your toilet tube bear is now ready!

This would make a great Valentines day craft idea! Don't you think!

We have lots of fantastic Valentines Crafts Ideas here on The Inspiration Edit.

In fact it's one of our popular categories and there are plenty of fantastic ideas for both preschool and older kids.

Check out our Valentines Monster Cards. You may also love these super cute and easy to make Valentines Day Flower Pot.

Download Template

Get your free Template For Toilet Tube Bear Craft and Printable Eyes here!

💡 Pro Tip: Before sealing, position the assembled bear upright and on its side to identify any balance issues—then reinforce weak points so it stays stable in every pose.

🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips

Pattern Planning: Lightly sketch guidelines in pencil to map out spots, stripes, or shapes around the tube so your design remains symmetrical and precise on every side.
Undercoat Application: Apply a thin base coat of white or neutral paint first, letting it dry fully before adding colored layers to achieve true-to-hue vibrancy and prevent patchiness.
Surface Sanding: Gently sand and wipe the toilet tube to remove any glossy finish or residue before painting, ensuring even paint coverage and smoother results.
Feature Stability: Reinforce protruding elements like ears or snout by gluing small cardstock backings behind them, preventing bending or detachment during handling.
Leg Integration: Create sturdy legs by folding small cardstock tabs inward at the base and adhering them securely, so your bear stands evenly and resists tipping.
Detail Finishing: Seal the finished craft with a clear matte varnish or spray to protect painted and paper details, keeping your bear looking crisp and smudge-free.

💭 FAQs

How does the tube amplify sound?

The hollow cylinder shape channels and projects sounds, teaching kids how resonance enhances volume without electronics.

Why position the bear’s mouth over the end?

Aligning the mouth opening with the tube’s exit focuses airflow, creating clearer, louder sounds and reinforcing cause-and-effect in sound design.

Can adding folds change tone quality?

Yes—crimping the tube slightly alters internal reflections, letting children experiment with pitch and timbre by adjusting tube geometry.

What’s learned from comparing tube lengths?

Using longer versus shorter tubes shows how length affects sound depth. Kids discover that physical dimensions directly influence resonance characteristics.