Cardboard Tubes Craft
What can you make with cardboard tubes?
Cardboard Tubes Craft
Cardboard tubes, often from paper towel rolls or toilet paper rolls, are incredibly versatile and can be used for a variety of creative and practical projects. Here are some ideas for things you can make with cardboard tubes:
Crafts and DIY Projects
DIY Telescope: Join two or more tubes together to make a simple telescope for kids.
Bird Feeder: Spread peanut butter on the tube, roll it in birdseed, and hang it outside for birds.
Art Supplies Organizer: Use tubes to sort and store markers, pens, and brushes in a craft space.
Gift Wrap Tube: Decorate and use as a unique gift wrapping or presentation.
Wall Art: Cut tubes into rings, paint or cover with paper, and arrange them into patterns or designs on a canvas or directly on the wall.
Mini Planters: Line the inside with plastic, fill with soil, and use as small planters for herbs or succulents.
Holiday Decorations: Craft ornaments, garlands, or wreaths for various holidays.
Homemade Binoculars: Join two tubes, add a strap, and decorate for pretend play.
Napkin Rings: Cut into rings and decorate to create custom napkin rings for your table settings.
Model Building: Use them as structural supports or components in model making, like for miniature cities or dioramas.
Practical Uses
Cable Organizer: Keep cords and cables neat by rolling them up and securing them inside tubes.
Drawer Organizer: Use tubes to separate and organize items in drawers.
Seedling Starter: Fill with soil and use as a starter pot for seedlings before transplanting.
Wrapping Paper Storage: Protect and store wrapping paper rolls neatly.
Gift Tube: Use as a creative way to present gifts, especially smaller items like jewelry or gift cards.
Extension Tube for Vacuum: Attach to a vacuum hose to reach tight spaces or corners.
Educational Projects
Simple Machines: Use tubes to demonstrate levers, pulleys, or other simple machines in educational projects.
Science Experiments: Build models to explain concepts like wind tunnels or water flow.
Fun and Games
Homemade Instruments: Create simple musical instruments like drums or maracas.
Obstacle Courses: Use tubes to create tunnels or obstacles for play.
– Written by Chantel Philip
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