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A tooth paste holder that'll leave your yarn smelling minty fresh!
Yay! My first project with real pictures! Hallelujah! The camera is up and running again!

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  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 1
    Step 1

    The first step in making a yarn dispenser out of a toothpaste tube is squeezing out as much of the remaining toothpaste as you can.

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 2
    Step 2

    Next, cut the top of the tube off.

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 3
    Step 3

    Now, cut a line from the top, to the bottom of the tube.

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 4
    Step 4

    Wash out the inside of the tube. I did this over my sink, and it ended up clogged. You might want to use your bathtub if you are using a tube that still has a good sum of paste left inside. Use toothpaste's best friend, toothbrush, to get into the corners and edges.

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 5
    Step 5

    Dry it off and have the packaging tape on standby.

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 6
    Step 6

    Check the stash for the yarn you want to use. (Mine's a mess!)

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 7
    Step 7

    This is the one I picked out. You might want your yarn to match the flavor of the toothpaste. I picked this one because the name of the paste was Fruit Pursuit, and it looked fruity to me. :)

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 8
    Step 8

    Using four fingers, wrap the yarn into a tiny skein. Set the skein aside.

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 9
    Step 9

    Do not tape the top of the tube shut yet. Wrap the rest of the tube in packaging tape.

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 10
    Step 10

    Using the strand end of the yarn, get it running out the end of the tube.

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 11
    Step 11

    Put the rest of the mini-skein into the tube.

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 12
    Step 12

    Put a piece of tape across the top that will be easy to take off so you can reload the tube.

  • How to make a dispenser box. Toothpaste Yarn Dispenser - Step 13
    Step 13

    Screw the cap back on, and you've got a fully functioning toothpaste tube yarn dispenser. Any questions? Just post them below and I'll answer. :3 Thanks :3

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Ichigo M.
Ichigo M. · 13 projects
cool my toothpaste is about to run out!
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Olivia H.
Olivia H. · Indianapolis, Indiana, US · 32 projects
Strange, But Cute.
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April
April · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 10 projects
Great idea!! I'm not much of a yarn person but if I was, I'd use that for sure.
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iLoveJacobEdwards
iLoveJacobEdwards
do you have to squeeze the toothpaste holder so it comes out (like toothpaste),or you have to pull it out?
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Katia Ruby
Katia Ruby · Portland, Oregon, US · 4 projects
freaking genius. i may have to take up knitting or crochet for this...
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DIS.AR.RAY
DIS.AR.RAY · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 32 projects
YOU ARE MY HERO! OMG... HOW DID YOU THINK OF THIS! THIS IS THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD ARE YOU ARE AMAZING AND OMG.

My life has been riddled with yarn messes since I've been a craftster Happy THANK YOU
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Samantha Maryann
Samantha Maryann · Windsor, Ontario, CA · 1 project
this is such an amazing idea! my cat always steals my yarn and i find it all over my house, so i'm definitely going to try this (or the shampoo bottle idea) out very soon. thanks Happy
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Cat Morley
Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects
This is such a neat idea, great job!
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Mutantcarrot
Mutantcarrot · United States, US · 8 projects
cute
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Hellogoodbye!
Hellogoodbye! · 2 projects
How Very Brilliant!!!
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