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Before you toss those empty toilet paper rolls into the trash, consider transforming them into fun and useful crafts! These simple cardboard tubes can be repurposed into a variety of creative and practical projects. Here are some superb recycling craft ideas that are easy to do at home.
1. Organize Your Cables
What You’ll Need:
Empty toilet paper rolls
Decorative paper or washi tape (optional)
Labels (optional)
Instructions:
Decorate the Rolls: If you want to make them look nicer, cover the toilet paper rolls with decorative paper or washi tape.
Organize Cables: Use the rolls to keep your cables and cords neat and tangle-free. Simply fold each cable and slide it into a roll. Label the rolls for easy identification.
2. Create Seed Starters
What You’ll Need:
Empty toilet paper rolls
Potting soil
Seeds
Instructions:
Prepare the Rolls: Cut each roll in half to make shorter tubes.
Fill with Soil: Stand the rolls upright on a tray and fill them with potting soil.
Plant Seeds: Plant your seeds according to the packet instructions. Water them and place them in a sunny spot. When the seedlings are ready, you can plant the entire roll in the ground, as the cardboard will decompose.
3. Make a Bird Feeder
What You’ll Need:
Empty toilet paper rolls
Peanut butter or honey
Birdseed
String (optional)
Instructions:
Spread Peanut Butter: Coat the outside of the roll with peanut butter or honey.
Roll in Birdseed: Roll the coated tube in birdseed until it’s fully covered.
Hang or Place: You can hang the bird feeder with a string or simply slide it over a tree branch. Watch the birds enjoy their treat!
4. Craft a Desk Organizer
What You’ll Need:
Several empty toilet paper rolls
Glue
A sturdy base (like a piece of cardboard)
Paint or decorative paper (optional)
Instructions:
Arrange Rolls: Arrange the toilet paper rolls in a pattern on the sturdy base. You can use different heights for variety.
Glue in Place: Glue the rolls together and to the base.
Decorate: Paint or cover the rolls with decorative paper for a personalized touch.
Organize: Use your new organizer to hold pens, pencils, and other desk supplies.
5. Make Napkin Rings
What You’ll Need:
Empty toilet paper rolls
Scissors
Paint or decorative paper
Glue
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