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
