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What to do with toilet paper rolls once they are empty?

To throw them ? Surely not !

Because they too have the right to a second life.

Indeed, these small cardboard rolls can be used for a lot of things at home.

We have selected for you 8 adorable and ingenious ways to recycle toilet paper rolls.

Don't worry, it's quick and easy to do! And the kids will love it. Look :

1. In storage for cables

Tired of computer and telephone cables making knots in drawers? So, slip them each into a toilet paper roll. Indeed, the toilet paper roll is the ideal size for this. Then you just have to decorate them or personalize them with a little washi-tape. You will be able to recognize at first glance which one belongs to you. Check out the trick here.

2. In a germinator

Wrap the roll in kraft paper before filling it with soil. Tie the paper with a little string. Plant the seeds and let them develop. Once the shoots are well developed, it is enough to put the roller directly in the ground. Since it is made of cardboard, the roll will degrade without damaging the roots as with normal transplantation.

3. In phone enclosure

To boost the sound of your phone, no need to buy a great speaker. You can make it yourself with a toilet paper roll pierced in the center lengthwise. Use thumbtacks to act as feet. Then, slide your laptop into the hole: the sound will be amplified naturally. Now it's up to you to decorate it as you want. Check out the trick here.

4. In a napkin ring

Cut a roll of toilet paper into slices at least 3 cm wide. Then, wrap it in colored ribbon, raffia or fabric to make pretty personalized napkin rings. During the holiday season, you can add glitter, fir or holly branches ... Too cute I think!

5. In storage for small cars

Cut your toilet paper rolls into two equal parts. Then, superimpose them by gluing them with a point of glue. All you have to do is place the toilet paper rolls in a wooden crate on top of each other. You can now store each car in its own small garage. Ideal for a child's room to always be tidy!

6. In bird feeder

Coat the roll with peanut butter, then sprinkle it with birdseed. Finally, pass a thread through the roll and hang it in a tree. Or, pass it directly through a branch strong enough to support the weight of the birds who will love this new restaurant! Check out the trick here.

7. In pencil holders

Cut rolls of paper at different heights and decorate them according to the colors of your office. Then, glue them on a support or a small tray. Now you can organize all your pens, scissors, pencils that won't hang around on the desk anymore.

8. As a Christmas wreath

Here is a beautiful wreath to hang on your door. In addition, it is so easy to make that it can be made as a family. Cut your rolls into slices of about 2 cm, fold them and paint them. When they are dry, glue them along a circle. Then add a second row to form leaves. Decorate with ribbons, flowers and sequins. Discover the tutorial here.

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