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Cardboard Tube Crafts: 6 Clever Ways to Reuse Cardboard Tubes

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If you have tons of leftover cardboard tubes in your craft room like me, then you will love these six brilliant cardboard tube crafts!

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This upcycled cardboard tube craft really saves the hassle of a messy drawer of tangled wires. I used bright and colorful washi tape to decorate the cardboard tubes!

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This upcycled cardboard tube idea makes a cute gift. I used the cardboard tubes to craft a pen holder for my desk by covering each tube with scrapbooking paper.

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Of all the cardboard craft ideas, I think this one is the cutest! Cardboard tubes are the perfect size to hold scrunches and hair ties, keeping them organized and in place.

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I realized that cardboard tubes are just perfect for DIY napkin rings. You can make them go with any look, and they’re so simple.

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You can make a vinyl roll holder from your empty cardboard vinyl rolls. This is one of my favorite cardboard tube ideas.

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Tap the link below to see the full instructionS.

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