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How to make a Toilet Paper tube smart phone holder

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Giggle….this is too darn cute! I bet this would make a fun group craft for young and old. What a great way to feature some of your favorite washi tapes that we all are collecting too!

Petro has found the perfect DIY project for you – a recycled toilet paper tube smartphone holder. This holder is not only practical, but it’s also environmentally friendly as it utilizes a common household item that would otherwise end up in the trash.

Petro was kind enough to share the tutorial with us, and it’s available on the blog Creative Homemaking. With step-by-step instructions and helpful photos, you’ll be able to create your own smartphone holder in no time.

how to make a recycled toilet paper tube smart phone holder.

 

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I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

 

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Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial for a table made out of mannequin legs. And honestly? I couldn’t look away.

This project is peak creative chaos—in the best way. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: four mannequin legs, flipped and fixed in place, supporting a standard tabletop. It’s got this quirky, surreal vibe that makes it feel part high fashion, part modern art installation. Think: Tim Burton meets IKEA.

What I loved most about this video is how surprisingly accessible it is. The creator breaks the process down clearly—so even though the end result looks totally wild, the steps are manageable. You’ll need a few tools and a decent amount of glue or screws (depending on how permanent you want this table to be), but nothing too technical.

Design-wise, this piece is an absolute conversation starter. It would look amazing in a creative studio, a funky coffee shop, or even as a statement piece in a minimalist home—anywhere you want to break the “normal furniture” mold. The contrast between the realistic mannequin legs and a basic tabletop is just the right kind of weird.

If you’re into recycled home decor, eco-conscious DIY projects, or just love adding some unexpected personality to your space, this one’s worth bookmarking. Whether or not you ever make it yourself, it’s guaranteed to make you see mannequins—and furniture—in a whole new way.

Catch the full tutorial and see the visual magic for yourself on Recyclart. Just be prepared to say, “Wait, is that a leg?” every time someone visits your house.