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7 Things To Make With Your Old Cardboard Tubes

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We all have access to those cardboard tubes.   You know the ones I’m talking about.  They are at the end of the toilet paper rolls and even the paper towels in your kitchen.  Well, start saving a stash of them and make one of these fun crafts.  With ideas anywhere from home decor, to organization to holiday decor and crafts, you are bound to find something you like.

Looking for more? Check out these toilet paper tube crafts on our sister site Craftbits.com 

fauxmetal

1- Faux Metal Wall Art from Suzy’s Sitcom

desktidy

2- Colorful Desk Tidy from Fun Crafts Kids

adventcalendar

3- Santa Advent Calendar from Pysselbolaget

daisy

4- Paper Towel Tube Daisy from Craft Ideas

extensioncord

5- Extension Cord Organizer from Apartment Therapy

ghouls

6- Ghoul Family from Crafts by Amanda

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7- Cardboard Ring Frames from Photo Jojo

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These DIY soda bottle cloches are such a smart (and budget-friendly) way to protect tender seedlings from frost, pests, or heavy rain. They’re also a great little upcycle project—so if you’ve got a few 2-liter bottles lying around, you’re halfway there.

The clear plastic traps warmth and moisture, giving your young plants a head start in the unpredictable early growing season. And bonus: they’re reusable year after year.

Want to see how it’s done and pick up a few extra tips along the way? Head over to the full tutorial here:
How to Make a Soda Bottle Cloche – Garden Gate Magazine

Perfect for gardeners who love to DIY and save a little cash while they’re at it!