20 Whimsy Fairy House Paper Roll Craft

Hi, I’m Susan, and I’m so excited to share one of my favorite DIYs—the Fairy House Paper Roll Craft! There’s something truly magical about transforming a plain paper roll into a tiny fairy home filled with charm and wonder. Whether you’re crafting with kids or just want a creative break, this project is easy, budget-friendly, and full of storytelling fun. Add colorful paper, glitter, little windows, and a leafy roof to make each house feel like it belongs in an enchanted forest. Let your imagination run wild as you build a whole fairy village right on your table!

Fairy House Paper Roll Craft

Create your own magical world with this Fairy House Paper Roll Craft!  I absolutely love turning simple things—like toilet paper rolls—into something whimsical and fun. Let’s bring a fairy tale to life with just a few craft supplies and your imagination.

Moss-Covered Forest Cottage

This cozy cottage uses moss and twigs to feel right at home in the woods.

• Wrap the roll in green felt or moss sheets

• Add tiny sticks for a roof frame or fence

• Use acorn caps as roof tiles or door handles

• Decorate with mini mushrooms made from clay

Pink Petal Fairy Tower

Turn your paper roll into a floral tower that blooms with color.

• Cover the roll in soft pink tissue paper

• Layer faux flower petals for the rooftop

• Add windows with glittery outlines

• Stick on butterflies or paper vines climbing up

Mushroom Cap Fairy Home

Inspired by toadstools, this design is perfect for fairy forest vibes.

• Paint the roll red with white polka dots

• Cut a dome-shaped mushroom cap from cardboard

• Use white paper or felt for a whimsical door

• Add a curled paper chimney on top

Fairy Tree Stump Hideout

Let your fairy house look like a magical tree stump tucked in the woods.

• Paint the roll in bark-like browns and grays

• Glue on bark or use embossed paper for texture

• Cut leafy paper for the top to mimic tree growth

• Add a hidden “root” entrance at the base

Twinkling Night Fairy House

Perfect for bedtime fairies, this house glows softly in the dark.

• Wrap in navy or deep purple paper

• Add glow-in-the-dark stars and moons

• Cut windows in crescent or star shapes

• Place an LED tea light inside

Candy Fairy Cottage

Make it look sweet enough to eat with candy-themed decorations.

• Paint it in pastel shades like mint or cotton candy pink

• Use pom-poms or beads as gumdrops

• Make a roof from faux chocolate pieces

• Add a lollipop walkway from colored buttons

Waterfall Fairy House

This one looks like it’s built near a magical flowing stream.

• Wrap the roll in pale blue or stone-textured paper

• Glue on strips of cellophane to mimic water

• Add fish stickers or tiny shell decorations

• Top with a waterfall cutout that flows from the roof

Woodland Leaf Fairy Den

This house blends perfectly with the forest floor.

 

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• Cover in brown craft paper

• Glue real or faux leaves all over the surface

• Add pinecones, twigs, or dried flowers

• Use a bark slice or cork for a fairy door

Rainbow Roof Fairy Castle

Bright and playful, this one is all about colorful charm.

 

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• Use rainbow strips of paper to create a layered roof

• Paint the roll in cheerful yellow or teal

• Add puffy clouds and a sun made from felt

• Draw or stick on a smiling fairy face

Flower Pot Fairy Hut

A flower-themed home for nature-loving fairies.

• Wrap with green paper like a flower stem

• Use a cupcake liner or paper flower as the roof

• Decorate with mini blossoms and floral stickers

• Add a window box with paper flowers inside

Seashell Mermaid Fairy House

For fairies who live by the sea, this shell-inspired home is ideal.

• Paint the roll in ocean blues or seafoam green

• Add tiny shells and pearls around the base

• Make a roof from a large shell or fan shape

• Use netting or ribbon for seaweed touches

Snowy Winter Fairy Cabin

Give your fairy house a snowy holiday look.

• Cover the roll in white or silver glitter paper

• Add cotton for snow at the roof and window sills

• Use mini wreaths or berries for decoration

• Create icicles with glue and glitter

Acorn Top Fairy House

Inspired by nature’s tiniest treasures.

• Use a real or large faux acorn cap for the roof

• Wrap the roll in wood-textured paper

• Add vines made from green yarn

• Use buttons or seed pods for fairy doors

Starry Sky Observatory

For fairies who love to stargaze!

• Paint the roll black or dark blue

• Stick on gold stars and planets

• Add a telescope from a straw and foil

• Create a domed roof from a plastic cap

Fairy Lantern Cottage

This glowing house doubles as a lantern.

• Cut windows and cover them with wax paper

• Place a flameless LED candle inside

• Decorate the outside with soft pastel paper

• Add floral and lace touches for softness

Bookworm Fairy Library

A house for fairies who love to read and learn.

• Paint the roll in warm wood tones

• Add miniature books made from folded paper

• Draw on shelves and scrolls

• Use a quill and inkpot sticker for detail

Pumpkin Fairy House

A fall-inspired home shaped like a pumpkin.

• Paint the roll orange and add green leaves on top

• Cut out a round door and windows

• Use green pipe cleaners as vines

• Add mini scarecrow or harvest details

Fairy Bakery Roll

A sweet shop full of fairy-sized goodies.

• Wrap the roll in candy-stripe paper

• Add signs like “Sweet Treats” or “Fairy Cakes”

• Make shelves from cardstock to hold mini baked goods

• Add a tiny cupcake on the roof

Gnome & Fairy Shared Hut

Let gnomes and fairies share a whimsical home.

• Decorate one half with fairy colors (pink, sparkle)

• Decorate the other half with gnome elements (mushrooms, earth tones)

• Add separate mini doors with names

• Use pebbles for the front yard path

Fairy Garden Greenhouse

Perfect for garden fairies who love to grow plants.

• Paint the roll light green

• Add drawn or stickered vines and veggies

• Use clear plastic for a windowed roof

• Create a little potting bench from cardboard

• Pink Petal Fairy Tower

  Turn your paper roll into a floral tower that blooms with color.

  • Cover the roll in soft pink tissue paper for a gentle, dreamy base

  • Layer faux flower petals on top to form a whimsical, blooming roof

  • Add glittery outlines around the windows and tiny heart-shaped window shutters

  • Stick on delicate butterflies, paper vines, or even lace trailing down the sides

  • Use pearl stickers or gem dots for added sparkle and fairy dust effect

  • Place a small paper flag or flower crown at the top like a turret

  • Create a mini garden path with pink buttons, beads, or confetti flowers

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