We love Tom’s of Maine oral care products because they do not contain artificial colors, flavors, fragrances, or preservatives. If the holder isnít keeping its form try popping some popsicle or glue sticks along the inside walls while the glue finishes drying. Let cool completely before adding toothbrushes and toothpaste to the holder.
Spread a thin layer of hot glue along the ribbon and then quickly fold it over the length of each seam. Let it cool.ģ) Cut a piece of ribbon the size of each seam. Be sure to hot glue the side to each other as well. You will want to only put hot glue on one side at a time to make sure the glue doesnít harden too quickly. To attach the side to the bottom line the flap with hot glue and press it firmly into the bottom square. Fold 3 edges of each 4″ x 3″ square back back 1/4 of an inch with pattern facing up to form a flap.
2) Lay the square toothpaste tube flat with the pattern facing down.
You will need 4 tubes cut 4 inches width and 3 inches length, and 1 tube cut in a 3 inch by 3 inch square.
#Toothpaste out of the tube plus
Plus there is a lot of space, so no more toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes over flowing on the counter.ĥ empty and clean Tom’s of Maine toothpaste tubesġ) Cut open all 5 empty tubes of toothpaste so that they lay flat. The toothbrush holder we made turned out absolutely adorable, and it is so easy to clean too.
#Toothpaste out of the tube how to
How to make a Toothbrush holder from Toothpaste Tubes:įinally, a toothpaste tube upcycle project isn’t complete without a brand new, well kind of new, toothbrush holder. Screw the lid back on to keep it in place. Be sure to keep your fingers far from the drill bit, and use clamps if you have them.ģ) Wrap the toothpaste tube around the cord you need to wrap up and slip the part the toothpaste comes out of through the whole. However, a piece of pallet would work.Ģ) Securely hold the toothpaste tube against the wood while you drill a hole in the center of the logo of the tube. Now all those stray cords around the house, don’t stand a chance!Įmpty and clean Tom’s of Maine toothpaste tubeġ) Remove the lid from the toothpaste tube and flatten it again a piece of scrap wood. Next, we bundled up a few extension cords using our empty and clean Tom’s of Maine toothpaste tubes. How to Make a Wire Fastener from a Toothpaste Tube: Perfect for taking crayons on the road or keeping them from rolling around in a drawer. Glue the ribbon around the tube to hide the edge of the fabric. Measure the ribbon by wrapping it around the tube, and cutting to length. Tie the cord to keep it out of the way to prevent it from getting pulled out.Ĥ) Trim the excess fabric. Glue the fabric in place, making sure not to glue the cord. About 1 1/2 inches of the fabric should still be sticking out.ģ) Next loop the cord around the fabric sticking out of the tube, then fold the fabric in half over the tube. Using the hot glue gun, glue the fabric around the inside of the toothpaste tube. Cut the material the width you measured and 2 1/2 inches high. Cut the tube with the scissors across the line.Ģ) Spread out a piece of scrap fabric, wrap the fabric around the open part of the toothpaste tube to measure the width you need to cut the fabric. Use the marker to mark the height of the crayon on the tube. The cap should be facing up, with the crayon lined up with the bottom of the tube. How to Make an Upcycled Drawstring Crayon Holder from a Toothpaste Tube:Įmpty and cleaned Tom’s of Maine toothpaste tubeġ) Line a crayon up next to an empty and cleaned toothpaste tube. It is a perfect match to our on the go busy boxes. We started off with a new crayon holder that is perfect for stray crayons and taking on the road. 3 Totally Ingenious Ways to Upcycle Your Toothpaste Tubes Instead of just creating one fun and new way to use your toothpaste tube, we went on a crafting spree and made three really fun and useful items. When we got started with this project, we couldn’t stop. Today we are excited to partner with Tom’s of Maine to share three totally ingenious ways to upcycle your toothpaste tubes. Plus, it is pretty fun to see what we can create that is a little out of the ordinary. We reuse items in our activities and recycled crafts frequently. Reducing waste is important to us, which is why we love to upcycle and find new uses for common household items that would normally find their way into the trash. All opinions are 100% mine.Īpril is Earth Month and we are excited to partner with Tom’s of Maine to bring you these fun and practical toothpaste tube upcycling projects. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine.
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