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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

frames

7- Cardboard Ring Frames from Photo Jojo

 

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For a detailed guide on creating your own, visit Cassie Fairy’s blog: How to Upcycle Old, Damaged Books into a Vintage-Style Flower Press.