Pringles Tube Craft

When you are down to that last chip in the Pringles can, stop and think before you throw the can away. Pringles' signature tube-shaped can makes an excellent craft resource for you and your kids.

Pencil Holder

• Decorate the exterior of the Pringles can using a simple collage or a more complicated decoupage and use the completed can to hold pencils or fake flowers. Cut the can down beforehand to different lengths and use it to hold various desk items, such as paper clips and push pins.

Candle Mold

• You can make candles of varying heights using a Pringles can as a mold. candle image by Fotocie from Fotolia.com

  Hang a wick in the center of the tube and pour in melted candle wax to the desired height to make a candle. You can make a solid form, or add in ice chips to give the candle texture. When the wax has fully cooled and hardened, peel off the cardboard tube to reveal the candle inside.

Gift Container

• Wrap the Pringles can in festive holiday paper and use it as a gift container for holiday treats, such as caramel popcorn, chocolate-covered pretzel sticks or cookies. Do not forget to save the lid and wash the interior before starting your project.