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08/01/2014

30 Great Ways to Re-Use Empty Toilet Paper Tubes

I’ve created a little recycler.  Ever since my daughter and I made our bird feeders from empty toilet paper rolls a week or so ago, she won’t throw any tubes away!  I’ve been on the hunt for some more fun uses, and I’m sharing some of my favorite finds with you in today’s round-up.  Because hey, there are certainly worse things than having an avid recycler in the house, am I right? :)

30 Ways To Re-Use Empty Toilet Paper Rolls at www.happyhourprojects.com

These 30 ideas range from the cute to the practical, and are all made from toilet paper and paper towel rolls.  Hope you find some great ways to re-use your empties!

  1. Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeders here at Happy Hour Projects
  2. TP Roll Race Cars at Repeat Crafter Me
  3. Crochet Minion Pencil Case at Petals to Picots
  4. Crate & Barrel Inspired Mirror at Happiness Is Creating
  5. Yarn-wrapped Kids’ Bracelets at MollyMoo
  6. Recycled Desk Organizer at Mod Podge Rocks
  7. TP Roll Stamps at One Artsy Mama
  8. Polka Dot Paper Lanterns at Just Crafty Enough
  9. TP Roll Gnomes at Repeat Crafter Me
  10. Easy Seed Pots here at Happy Hour Projects
  11. Superhero Cuffs at Kate’s Creative Space
  12. TP Roll Rainbow Fish at Georgina Giles
  13. TP Roll Planes at Pink Stripey Socks
  14. Americana Napkin Rings at It Happens In A Blink
  15. TP Roll Twine Storage at Sewlicious Home Decor
  16. Cat In The Hat Treat Holder at One Artsy Mama
  17. TP Roll Firecracker Treat Holders at Repeat Crafter Me
  18. TP Roll Bowling Game at Thrive 360 Living
  19. Striped Crochet Pencil Case at Petals to Picots
  20. TP Roll Fish in a Bowl at Grass Potato
  21. Recycled Flowers at Easy Paper Crafts
  22. TP Roll Poppers at Happy Go Lucky
  23. Star Ornaments at Love of Family and Home
  24. Easy Pillow Boxes at The Pink Doormat
  25. Steampunk Robot at What I Made
  26. TP Tube Candles at Creative Jewish Mom
  27. Chrysanthemum Wall Art at The Incredible and Sometimes Edible Egg
  28. TP Tube Cord Storage at Our Thrifty Ideas
  29. Kids’ Marble Run at Powerful Mothering
  30. Campfire Starters at Mommy Savers

Do you have any fun ways to re-use your old toilet paper and paper towel tubes?  I’d love to hear them!

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Filed Under: Kid Crafts, Round-Ups Tagged With: Earth Day, kids, recycle, round up, toilet paper roll, toilet paper tube, upcycle

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  1. Drift Hunters says

    02/14/2023 at 2:07 am

    What great sharing! I made them and my kids love them so much. They even gave their friends my crafts.

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  2. Drift Hunters says

    02/14/2023 at 2:07 am

    Great sharing! I made them and my kids love them so much. They even gave their friends my crafts.

    Reply
  3. Receive Shredded says

    05/09/2016 at 11:24 pm

    Right away I amm going away to do my breakfast, once having my breakfast coming yet again to read additional news.

    Reply
  4. Dipti says

    03/30/2016 at 3:48 pm

    This post just possibly gave every link to the DIY crafts that can be done with a toilet paper roll .. Too good btw. Kids gonna love these crafts and its gonna be super fun too. Thanks. :)

    Reply
  5. Ramona Jackson says

    08/29/2014 at 12:56 pm

    You can make a really cute journal using TP tubes for the pages and even the covers. There are several from simple to elaborate, on YouTube. Check out some of them.

    Reply

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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