From the page: The tube that holds infinite possibilities
Idea 1
Custom drawer organizer
Dividing drawers with cardboard tubes is an old trick of seamstresses and offices, which cut tubes to create compartments. It works because spiral-wound cardboard has walls resistant to compression — each cell holds its contents firmly, with nothing rolling around.
What you need
- Cardboard tubes (from toilet paper or paper towels) in varying heights
- Scissors or craft knife
- Ruler and pencil
- White glue or hot glue
- Contact paper, fabric or leftover paper for lining (optional)
How to make it
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Measure the inside height of your drawer and mark the tubes at that measurement — cutting them all the same makes the set sit straight and stay in place.
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Cut the tubes with a craft knife resting on the marking; a flat base is what ensures each cell stays stable in the drawer.
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Arrange the cells inside the drawer before gluing, placing the larger ones in the center and the smaller ones at the edges — this way the weight is distributed and nothing warps.
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Glue the tubes together and secure the set in the drawer with a bead of glue, so the organizer doesn't fall apart when pulling the drawer.
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If you want to go the extra mile, line each tube with paper or fabric inside and out — besides looking nice, it hides the printed marking on the cardboard.
Finishing touches
Use wider cells for socks and belts, and narrower ones for hair ties, pens or jewelry. If the drawer is deep, stack two rows of tubes to make use of the height.
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