10+ useful ways to reuse all of those extra toilet paper rolls
Toilet paper rolls are the ever-present arts and craft staple. There are always ways to use TP rolls in some incredible ways. Check these ones out!
1. Cable storage
Cables are always so annoying to wrap and store. I usually end up just shoving them into a drawer or something, just to keep them out of sight! Try this method of storage and customize each one!
2. Bird Feeder
This is a classic. Just cover a roll with peanut butter, roll in something birds love (seeds, Cheerios, etc.), and enjoy your view!
3. Yarn Organizer
My wife loves to knit (or is it crochet?). One of the most annoying things is the spiderwebs of yarn she leaves around the living room as she goes. Use this hack to keep things organized!
4. Gift Wrappers
This is a great hack for a quick fix when you don’t have a gift bag for your party you are about to go to! Just put the item inside, roll it up, and decorate!
5. Party Crowns
Birthday parties can be expensive. There are always ways to cut costs when needed. For this one, simply cut the rolls into crowns, decorate, and attach a string. This is a great craft for the family to do together.
6. Unique Pencil Cups
Pencil cups are great for keeping things organized on your desk. For your next craft, try to make your own! Just find some items that you can place on the outside that will provide some rigidity.
7. Scarf/Pocket Square Holder
If you have drawers overflowing with random items, try this hack. Using your old toilet paper rolls you can place your scarves or pocket squares in the tubes to keep them accessible AND organized.
8. Wrapping Paper Storage
Christmas always results in tons of wrapping paper tubes with loose ends. These things can be tricky and cause a mess when they accidentally unravel. To keep that from happening, just stick a toilet paper tube on it.
9. Seedbed started
This is a great hack to help with your home garden! The cardboard can breakdown, providing nutrients to the seed and roots. There are a few specifics with this one so click here for details on how to execute it well.
10. Colorful bracelets
These are a great craft for the kids in the house. Take toilet paper rolls and some supplies like duct tape, glue, and markers to make these awesome bracelets.
11. Portable Tinder Bundles
Fire is always a tricky thing to get right when camping. To create your own tinder bundles, just take your leftover dryer lint and place it in a toilet paper roll. You can bring a few of these in a baggie the next time you go on an adventure.
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12. Countdown or Advent Calendar
Yes, you could do a digital countdown for your next event, but this is SO much cooler. You can use this for birthdays, anniversaries, or Advent! Start saving up those TP rolls (or just buy them) and use this for your next event.
Here are the directions.
Conclusion
There are ALWAYS ways to reuse things in the house! Start saving your TP rolls for the next boring weeknight or family craft time you have coming up!
Source: Home Hacks