Repurpose Cardboard Tubes into Fun Crafts/Toys!

Here’s a great article from FamilyFun.Com on crafts made out of cardboard tubes – so hold on to those cardboard tubes when the paper towels, toilet paper, and plastic/foil/wax paper is all used up! Recycle/Repurpose into fun crafts and home-made toys!

Cardboard Tube Crafts

Racecars, marble mazes, and more can be made with cardboard tubes.

 

A Patri-botic Centerpiece

This robot makes a great centerpiece for your Fourth of July table. His recycled-can head holds a hair-raising array of utensils, and a clear … Read More

 

Confetti Launcher

Fireworks happen only after dark, but this Fourth of July craft creates a pop of color any time of day.

 

Marble Maze

A fun, marble game made from cardboard tubes.

 

Park and Play Garage

Turn two cereal boxes into a garage for toy cars.

 

Retro Ornaments

Recycle cardboard tubes and pipe cleaners into these simple yet sophisticated holiday decorations.

 

Spirited Bike Spinner

Made from a plastic bottle wrapped in tape, this colorful bike accessory is a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July.

 

Tie-Dye Tuffets

Here’s a clever use for leftover egg dye (and cardboard tubes), and the results are springtime-lovely.

 

Cardboard Candlesticks

This Christmas decoration is a great craft for kids – twinkly holiday lights that won’t blow out

 

Mailing Tube Rain Sticks

Your tot can enjoy the sound of a gentle rainfall — without the sogginess — thanks to this easy-to-make sound-alike instrument. … Read More

 

The Great Cardboard Castle

Kids will have a blast building their own castle out of household products, another great idea from FamilyFun.com.

 

Wrapping Tube Track

With just a few snips here and some duct tape there, an empty wrapping-paper tube revs back to life as a double track — the ideal venue for racing … Read More

 

Build a Palace from Cardboard Tubes

Projects and crafts for all occasions.

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