Toilet paper tubes aren't the most glamorous things in the world ... but with a little creativity, you can transform them into some pretty amazing items for your home.
The next time the toilet paper roll runs out, do yourself a favor and stash the tube somewhere safe. You'll need a bunch of them to make these awesome DIYs.
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1. DIY napkin holder (h/t Two It Yourself)
You probably never expected to see toilet paper tubes on your dinner table, but this DIY napkin holder is too cute not to make. This one is meant for Thanksgiving, but you could easily customize it for Christmas or any other special event.
You probably never expected to see toilet paper tubes on your dinner table, but this DIY napkin holder is too cute not to make. This one is meant for Thanksgiving, but you could easily customize it for Christmas or any other special event.
2. Mini photo albums (h/t Making Mini Scrapbooks)
Who would guess that these mini photo albums were crafted from toilet paper tubes? They would make exceptional birthday or anniversary gifts, and they're inexpensive to create.
Who would guess that these mini photo albums were crafted from toilet paper tubes? They would make exceptional birthday or anniversary gifts, and they're inexpensive to create.
3. Toilet paper roll lamp (h/t Instructables)
How pretty is this toilet paper roll lamp? The natural look of the cardboard is attractive, but you could paint it with gold or copper to make it really shimmer.
How pretty is this toilet paper roll lamp? The natural look of the cardboard is attractive, but you could paint it with gold or copper to make it really shimmer.
4. Flower wall art (h/t Imperfectly Perfect)
This lovely piece of flower wall art is a remarkable way for you to make a big statement without spending a ton of money. Don't be tricked into thinking it's difficult to make — it's easy enough to do with your kids.
This lovely piece of flower wall art is a remarkable way for you to make a big statement without spending a ton of money. Don't be tricked into thinking it's difficult to make — it's easy enough to do with your kids.
5. DIY pencil holder (h/t The Seaman Mom)
This DIY pencil holder would be a charming addition to your home office. There are so many awesome possibilities with this project — you can decorate it with your favorite colors and patterns and also modify the arrangement of the tubes.
This DIY pencil holder would be a charming addition to your home office. There are so many awesome possibilities with this project — you can decorate it with your favorite colors and patterns and also modify the arrangement of the tubes.
6. Fabric eyeglass case (h/t Carolyn's Homework)
This fabric-covered eyeglass case is a budget-friendly alternative to the eyeglass cases sold in stores, and it couldn't be easier to make. It's sweet and simple, and you'll love how you can over it with your favorite fabric.
This fabric-covered eyeglass case is a budget-friendly alternative to the eyeglass cases sold in stores, and it couldn't be easier to make. It's sweet and simple, and you'll love how you can over it with your favorite fabric.
7. Valentine's pillow boxes (h/t Practically Functional)
These adorable little pillow boxes don't have to be just for Valentine's Day. They'd make great favors at a wedding, a baby shower or even a kid's birthday party.
These adorable little pillow boxes don't have to be just for Valentine's Day. They'd make great favors at a wedding, a baby shower or even a kid's birthday party.
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