Test Tube Holder

by Lisa Somerville

Create a little holder for test tubes out of cardstock for a darling treat.

Supplies

One 4" x 11" piece of cardstock
Test tubes
Circle Punch size depends on your test tube, try 1" or 1 1/4"
Scor-Pal™, or other scoring tool
Scor-Tape™, or other strong adhesive
Stamps (Halloween Treats from Artistic Outpost used here)
Additional cardstock and patterned paper to decorate the holder
Scissors

Step-by-Step

Step 1

Score your 4" x 11" piece of cardstock at 1/2", 1 3/4" , 4 1/4" and 5 1/2",
Step 2

Turn your cardstock so your short side lines up with the top of your scoring tool. Score at 1 1/4" and 2 3/4".
Step 3

Rotate cardstock back to original position in step 1 and score at the 8" mark to the 1-1/4” mark, then score from the bottom edge to the 2 3/4" score, leaving the center panel score-less.
Step 4

Cut away pieces as shown per template.
Step 5

Punch circle in top section as shown.
Step 6

Add Scor-Tape™ to sides
Step 7

Assemble box.
Step 8

Decorate and add treat filled test tube.

Video!

Variations

Make Room for more
Create Test Tube Holder for several tubes. You can find templates for them here:
- Double Holder
- Three Tube holder
- Four Tube Holder

Cutting with cutting machine?
Use this file.

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Test Tube Holder. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

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soooo cool! love how easy this looks and how cute! tfs.

Lisa Henke | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 5:18 AM

Fantastic, Lisa!

Dawn Easton | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 5:48 AM

Can anyone give me an idea where to buy the test tubes. I think these are adorable and would love to make some.

Michele | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:14 AM

I love these, but despite my efforts, I don't know where you can get the test tubes. Please help!

Susan Baer | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:15 AM

Thanks so much for the tutorial! I am also unable to purchase test tubes where I live, but as an alternative, I did find gobs of those little test tube like plastic thingies with the rubber top that they put on a single flower with water. KWIM? So, you might be able to buy some from a florist? I get mine from a hobby wholesaler here in town so I can't offer you any better advice.

wenchie | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:18 AM

These look like fun to make and give but where do you get the test tubes?

Andrea | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:21 AM

You can find test tubes at http://Tayloredexpressions.com and http://eclecticpaperie.com.
Taylors tubes have a silver lid (check my sample in the gallery), EP tubes have a plastic lid as shown in one of the tutorial samples.
The samples with the cork on top are from EK Success. I don't know where to get those tubes.

beate | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:21 AM

I couldn't get the variations to work. Any help?

Andrea | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:22 AM

What an interesting idea, and it is so cute!!!! Great idea for Halloween. Thanks for thinking outside the box.

Anne Brashier | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:24 AM

Andrea,
The variation files are in a google document. I am not sure, but you might have to sign into google for that (gmail account).

beate | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:25 AM

These are adorable! Love the cowboy set too!

stampersuzz | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:27 AM

Excellant tutorial Lisa. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us. These are so cute!

Kris | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:29 AM

As Beate mentioned the ones with the plastic lid are from Eclectic Paperie, the larger/longer test tubes are from EK Success - in the past I've bought them at Michaels and Joanns.

Lisa Somerville | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:33 AM

WOUW thanks soo very much for an awesome tutorial here. It is such an awesome idea. I just hope, we can get these testtubes somewhere here, as I�ve never seen them anywhere, but else, I�ll have to search the interneet for them and hope someone will ship here. Unfortunately I know, that neither Michael�s or JoAnn�s will, so hope someone else will have them too.
Thanks again soo much for the great idea.

Maryann Laursen | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 8:24 AM

yes, I have checked each of these stores for months now looking for some. I wanted some for my daughters bridal shower, a very similar idea to this (though I like this better) and have not been able to find them.

Michele | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 8:53 AM

I found my test tube favors with the cork top at Micheal's last year at Halloween. They are by Martha Stewart.

Dana | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 8:59 AM

Great tutorial - thanks for the halloween idea. I've been pulling my hair trying to figure out what to give my kids class... THANK YOU!!
I ran out and bought some from Taylor Expressions (before they run out). Not a bad price 6 for $4.95.

Maria | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 8:59 AM

we have a great store here in the Chicago suburbs called American Science and Surplus. They have lots of different sizes of test tubes. Their website is www.sciplus.com

Cindi Copeland | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 9:02 AM

Michael's is selling them in the Martha Stewart section. I think 8 for $7.99. I think you can you use the 40% coupon on them.

sandra | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 9:03 AM

Did I miss the link to the gallery???

jlr05m | Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 9:06 AM

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Test Tube Holder

by Lisa Somerville

Supplies

Step-by-Step

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Video!

Variations

Your Turn

Questions and Comments

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