If you're looking for a fun Halloween craft then this Vampire toilet paper roll craft is sure to be a real winner. In fact this is one of my favourite Vampire craft ideas here on The Inspiration Edit and I think they are super cute.
Get ready to have fun as you make this Count Dracula craft with the little ones.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Spooky & Simple: This craft turns an everyday toilet paper roll into a fun, spooky vampire that’s perfect for Halloween decorations or play.
- Great for Fine Motor Skills: Cutting, gluing, and assembling the vampire helps kids develop essential motor skills while having a blast.
- Ideal for Halloween Fun: Once made, this little vampire can be used in Halloween-themed stories, games, or as a fun decoration for the season.
Teach Kids to Count With Count Dracula
Making these fun Halloween Vampires is not only a great arts and crafts idea, but this fantastic paper roll vampire can be turned into a maths and counting activity for little ones.
Count Dracula is a famous Vampire, and often times the character Count Dracula has been used as a pun (a play on words) to teach kids counting skills. It's been on Sesame street and you can use these vampire crafts as puppets to teach children to count.
Why not give it a go, or simply talk about numbers and counting with the kids as you craft away together. You may even want to make ten vampires and number them. That could be fun!
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How To Make a Toilet Tube Vampire
- Step 1: Download and print the vampire toilet tube template. (Print the eyes on a fun, bright color!) Cut the pieces out and set aside. Be mindful to cut the eyes with care.
- Step 2: Cut a piece of purple (feel free to make the vampire any color you’d like) paper the size of the tube that you are using. The easiest way is to wrap the paper around the tube, hold in place with a bit of tape on the back and then trim the excess from the top.
- Step 3: You may adhere the paper with more tape at the back or remove the tape and glue the paper to the tube.
- Step 4: Glue the features onto the vampire. Use a pen or marker to draw on a smile and then cut fangs from white paper and glue onto the smile. Your Vampire craft is now complete.
💡 Pro Tip: Schedule the crafting session during a time when children are most alert and attentive, such as mid-morning, to maximize engagement and enjoyment.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Use Pre-Cut Shapes: Prepare pre-cut shapes for younger children to assemble, allowing them to focus on the creative aspect without the difficulty of cutting.
- Incorporate Color Theory: Introduce basic color theory by discussing the choice of colors for the vampire's attire, enhancing the educational value of the craft.
- Practice Fine Motor Skills: Encourage children to practice fine motor skills by handling small components like fangs and eyes, promoting dexterity.
- Create a Storyline: Develop a simple storyline involving the vampire character, fostering imagination and making the craft more engaging.
- Display Finished Crafts: Set up a display area for the completed vampires, giving children a sense of accomplishment and encouraging them to take pride in their work.
- Plan for Cleanup: Have cleaning supplies ready and designate a cleanup crew to teach responsibility and maintain cleanliness post-activity.
💭 FAQs
Designing familiar characters helps children link ideas into stories, building their ability to organize thoughts in a beginning-to-end flow.
Projects that build upward help children grasp concepts of dimension and structure, aiding depth perception and vertical coordination.
Turning or repositioning the object strengthens bilateral hand use and encourages careful control during multi-angle crafting tasks.
Unusual or playful themes hold focus longer, giving children a reason to stay engaged while completing detailed creative tasks.
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Download Printable
Get this free Printable Vampire Toilet Paper Craft here!
vampire toilet tube roll
Materials
- Toilet tube
- Construction Paper
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Black Sharpie Pen
Instructions
- Download and print the vampire toilet tube template. (Print the eyes on a fun, bright color!)
- Cut the pieces out and set aside. Be mindful to cut the eyes with care.
- Cut a piece of purple (feel free to make the vampire any color you’d like) paper the size of the tube that you are using. The easiest way is to wrap the paper around the tube, hold in place with a bit of tape on the back and then trim the excess from the top.
- You may adhere the paper with more tape at the back or remove the tape and glue the paper to the tube.
- Glue the features onto the vampire. Use a pen or marker to draw on a smile and then cut fangs from white paper and glue onto the smile.
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This is such a fun idea for kids! We might have to make these.
Such a cool craft for kids. These would be perfect for a party.
What a great way to reuse toilet paper rolls. It would be fun to make a family of vampires using different sizes of rolls.
Sounds perfect when we're hosting a HallOween party. Thanks for this cute idea.
Now, this is cute! We should try doing this to bond with the kids!
This is such a fun idea. I'll have to make some of these with my kids. I'm sure they are going to love doing this.
Those are too cute. You gave me an idea for our next crafting activity at home.
What a fun idea for a craft. My kids are into vampires and would enjoy this.
This is a really cute concept. I will try this craft with the kids over the weekend. Its going to be fun
This is such a cute idea! I'll have to pin it and make these with my granddaughter when she is a little older.
This is a good activity to have with kids! I will definitely share this idea to my cousin who is running out of activities for her children.
These crafts are too cute! My kids will love it!
Oh my, this is such a cute vampire craft 😍 I am gonna share this idea with my niece, she'll love it for sure ❤️
This is really fun idea. I would love to share with my kids. They will be happy to see some Vampire .