Last spring I posted some cute rabbits made from paper rolls.
And just a few weeks ago I showed you how to turn paper rolls into
pretty napkin rings and place-card holders.
Now I hope you’ve been saving your rolls because here’s a third idea using this common recycle bin item:
Tiny pillow boxes! Perfect for small gifts, money, gift-cards, candy…so many possibilities….
For gift-card holders you’ll need paper towel rolls. Cut 7″ for a pillow box large enough to hold a standard gift card.
I cut some rings from the leftover roll, painted them red, and shaped them into hearts to tie onto the boxes.
It’s easy and fun to make these little pillow boxes and there are limitless ways to decorate them.
Thanks for coming by!
You are just too creative. Love these so old fashioned looking!
What a darling idea! I think I just might try it myself~Cheers Kim
I’d like to try this. Can I ask a stupid question? – what are you doing with the paper-creasing knife thing in the second picture? Also, what do you call that wooden tracing pencil thing, so I can order one? (Can you tell I’m a novice?!) Thank you. Also – love the choice of music, what is it please?
@Jane –In the second photo I was using the bone folder to give the outer edges a really firm fold. It’s easier to work with when the folds are done well at the beginning. The wooden thing is a stylus, they come in a variety of styles and are usually used for dry embossing crafts. I’m so glad you like this project and I hope that helps! The music is ‘The Milanese Nightingale’ by John Williams, from the film score to “The Adventures of Tintin”. Have a great week!
I love it, you have a great idea every time!
Anna
I don’t know if you understand in my blog that my mather makes the crochet bag and I’ll want it! :))
Clever clever clever!! Thanks for passing on this brilliant idea,
x
Oh these are fantastic…very clever …off to see if the paper towel roll is nearly finished now!! …Thanks for sharing!
Jan x
love,love,love these!!! You know I am all about recycling those rolls 🙂 I love the feather tied with string. You just made a simple tp roll look beautiful! love,t.xoxox
beautiful! Love the stamping on it and the feathers and hearts are lovely details!
ingenius!!!
Love this and the colors!
Recycling rocks, no I mean rolls ;D
Thanks for sharing!
These are perfect! Such possibilities. If you keep this up they will be charging extra to get the TP on cardboard tubes ~ lol.
you are so creative, I love all the pretty things you create. xo
Oh my! These are adorable! I just can’t think like this – so creative! Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us. Love all the special touches and the “Old-fashioned Christmas” look these pillow boxes have. Love it all!
These are so sweet! I love the delicateness of that stamp. I love how you didn’t paint the entire thing… just an area. Beautiful!!
I think this has to be one of my favorites so far! It’s amazing how easy it is for you to turn a simple something into a beautiful something. 🙂 Love these!
Now these are my very favorite paper roll recycles yet! Your style has just the right touch of magic all tied in a bow. The heart is precious…just as you are dear. Blissful Creating…
Hi Scarlett – those are just beautiful .. just so creative too – what a wonderful way to receive a gift … cheers Hilary
Wow, these are gorgeous!
I can’t believe how talented you are! What a great idea and they are beautiful!
Oh I love those, and I know what I’d do with them, my girls would LOVE them! They are all into trinkets and tnihgs, as girls are! Or maybe earrings? Mine are always going missing, I need a little box for them!!
Hi Scarlett! These pillow boxes are fantastic!!! I love them!!! They are perfect for the upcomcing holidays. Your creativity always amazes and inspires me. Thank you for this wonderful idea!!! ~Sophia
Deep sigh . . . . (do your wonders ever cease? Nah, I think not) xoxo!!
So sweet. I am always looking for new ways to repurpose everyday items. This idea is perfect for the upcoming holidays.
What a fantastic idea, love this Scarlett, so beautiful too!
love this…they turned out beautifully! i’m definitely going to try this.
By the way… where have I heard that music? It sounds really familiar but I can’t put my finger on it! 🙂
@L.N. –This piece playing right now is “The Milanese Nightingale” from “The Adventures of Tintin”-glad you like it!
I’ve made these and covered in paper. Love your original idea to paint and stamp. Gorgeous!
Crazy good!!!
Genius – pure genius!!
I put this fabulous idea on my blog today with link back and credit to you.
http://apairofrubyreds.blogspot.com/2012/12/crafty-ideas-i-like.html
Brilliant!! I love this idea! Thank you 🙂
I wish there are stamps here in Beirut, Lebanon. We only have stamps for children (and often cheap quality) and the office kinda stamps (for date and receipts, etc.) :'( I am so jealous that all of you guys get to buy craft supplies so easily. Seriously 🙁
Awesome work and awesome site btw.
And your son is adorable 🙂
Hi Sabine, thanks for stopping by! I’m glad you like my site, thanks for the kind words!
Yeah, we do have a lot of craft stuff over here, that’s true. My email is scarlett.clay@gmail.com
I’d love to send you a few supplies, from one craft lover to another. Send me your address and I’ll send you some surprises!
When I saw this project I was amazed
You could have knocked me over with a
feather. Lol
I imedieatly showed to my daughter the
project and we were on the roll collecting
tp rolls
These are too cute! Love them. I would recommend using wrapping paper rolls, too many people I’ve seen on Pinterest are using toilet paper rolls instead. Yuk!
Thanks, Jody, I appreciate your comment! I’ve used both types of rolls but definitely prefer paper towel rolls or wrapping paper. You can cut them into more customized sizes, as well! have a great week!
Scarlett, this is a great tutorial. I feel so inspired to try this myself. Thank you for a unique and romantic idea for gift wrapping! 🙂 🙂
Hi Erin,
Thanks for stopping by and glad you liked this tutorial! Have a wonderful week!
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