Toy cars are a staple item in the bedrooms of kids everywhere, but they’re one of those toys that somehow manages to make its way throughout the house most of the time. With tiny wheels and metal or plastic frames, toy cars can make for an unpleasant barefoot experience if left unattended. To keep toes protected and toy cars in top shape, consider stacking a few toilet paper tubes together and using them as storage units for these well-loved miniature vehicles. A dab of glue is all it takes to create a multi-level organizer that’s perfect for any room.
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7. Bird feeder
There’s no need to spent a lot when it comes to keeping winged-friends well-fed. Instead, cover a toilet paper tube with a bit of double stick paper and sprinkle the preferred bird seed over the entire surface. Simply set this outside or hang it up for a savory snack that will bring the birds flocking to the window. Toilet paper isn’t the only way to make a bird feeder.
There’s no need to spent a lot when it comes to keeping winged-friends well-fed. Instead, cover a toilet paper tube with a bit of double stick paper and sprinkle the preferred bird seed over the entire surface. Simply set this outside or hang it up for a savory snack that will bring the birds flocking to the window. Toilet paper isn’t the only way to make a bird feeder.
8. Organize yarn
The variety of colors, textures and crafting potential makes yarn an important item to keep in every craft drawer. The problems occur when yarn unwinds and inevitably finds itself twisted into an impossible mess with other undone strings. Leave the hassle of untangling far behind by using a toilet paper tube to wrap excess yarn. Easy to manage and even easier to keep separated from other hues, this DIY yarn holder is a quick fix to yarn-based frustration.
The variety of colors, textures and crafting potential makes yarn an important item to keep in every craft drawer. The problems occur when yarn unwinds and inevitably finds itself twisted into an impossible mess with other undone strings. Leave the hassle of untangling far behind by using a toilet paper tube to wrap excess yarn. Easy to manage and even easier to keep separated from other hues, this DIY yarn holder is a quick fix to yarn-based frustration.
9. Store wrapping paper
When it comes time to make sure a gift is perfectly wrapped for that special someone, mixing and matching paper can be half the fun. Unfortunately, wrapping paper doesn’t generally come with a re-stick option at the edges once it’s been opened. This can make for frustrating fly-away edges that easily tear over time. To extend the life of your wrapping paper collection, simply slip a toilet paper tube over the ends of a roll to keep the edges firmly in place while not being used.
When it comes time to make sure a gift is perfectly wrapped for that special someone, mixing and matching paper can be half the fun. Unfortunately, wrapping paper doesn’t generally come with a re-stick option at the edges once it’s been opened. This can make for frustrating fly-away edges that easily tear over time. To extend the life of your wrapping paper collection, simply slip a toilet paper tube over the ends of a roll to keep the edges firmly in place while not being used.
10. Seed starter
Those with a green thumb know that not all plants are ready to hit the outdoors from the very start. Sometimes, it takes a little TLC to get a seedling going in the right direction. Turn a toilet paper tube into a seed starter by filling it with potting soil and dropping the seeds in. It’s an easy way to give plants a chance before moving them to larger gardens.
Those with a green thumb know that not all plants are ready to hit the outdoors from the very start. Sometimes, it takes a little TLC to get a seedling going in the right direction. Turn a toilet paper tube into a seed starter by filling it with potting soil and dropping the seeds in. It’s an easy way to give plants a chance before moving them to larger gardens.
11. Organize scarves
Although scarf hangers can be useful, there are times when the closet just doesn’t have the space needed to keep all those beautiful accent fabrics at eye level. When it’s time to store scarves in drawers, pull each one through a toilet paper tube to make them easier to find. This simple strategy will keep scarves from tangling and reduce the risk of snags in the drawer.
Although scarf hangers can be useful, there are times when the closet just doesn’t have the space needed to keep all those beautiful accent fabrics at eye level. When it’s time to store scarves in drawers, pull each one through a toilet paper tube to make them easier to find. This simple strategy will keep scarves from tangling and reduce the risk of snags in the drawer.
12. Make a gift container
Gift giving is a meaningful gesture, but sometimes the small gifts can be the most difficult to wrap. When you’re giving a gift that won’t fit standard packaging, consider cutting a toilet paper tube to size and pressing the ends in for a secure container. This a great way to wrap jeweler and other small items that don’t require an entire bag or make for awkward wrapping.
Gift giving is a meaningful gesture, but sometimes the small gifts can be the most difficult to wrap. When you’re giving a gift that won’t fit standard packaging, consider cutting a toilet paper tube to size and pressing the ends in for a secure container. This a great way to wrap jeweler and other small items that don’t require an entire bag or make for awkward wrapping.
13. Fire starters
Whether it’s lighting the fireplace or making the most of a camping trip, starting a fire is a necessity that often proves more difficult than expected. To avoid having to buy expensive materials, transform a toilet paper tube into a fire starter by stuffing it with dryer lint. Highly flammable and easy to transport, these fire starters are easy to come by and can be added as needed.
Whether it’s lighting the fireplace or making the most of a camping trip, starting a fire is a necessity that often proves more difficult than expected. To avoid having to buy expensive materials, transform a toilet paper tube into a fire starter by stuffing it with dryer lint. Highly flammable and easy to transport, these fire starters are easy to come by and can be added as needed.
14. Napkin holder
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