Working out how to package someones jewellery has been an interesting task. There are plenty of suppliers online that can send you out ready to go gift boxes and bags however I really wanted to use something else that would otherwise be discarded. I liked the idea of small pillow boxes the best and after fossicking around the net I discovered a few tutorials on making them out of toilet roll inserts. Those little cardboard tubes that always seem to pile up in the corner of the bathroom.
It sure doesn't sound classy wrapping someones gift in anything containing the word toilet however once I gave it a go I was pleasently surprised with the result. To make it look less "trash" and more "panache" I fashioned my own stamp out of some felt letters and an ink pad I'd been hoarding for this perfect moment. The finished product was really not too bad.
If you were more crafty with making your own stamps as I am clearly not you could really come up with something great. The surface is perfect for drawing or sticking anything on when flat so really the possibilities are endless. Kept simple like this they are still just as recyclable once the giftee has finished with them.
This is how I did mine:
It sure doesn't sound classy wrapping someones gift in anything containing the word toilet however once I gave it a go I was pleasently surprised with the result. To make it look less "trash" and more "panache" I fashioned my own stamp out of some felt letters and an ink pad I'd been hoarding for this perfect moment. The finished product was really not too bad.
If you were more crafty with making your own stamps as I am clearly not you could really come up with something great. The surface is perfect for drawing or sticking anything on when flat so really the possibilities are endless. Kept simple like this they are still just as recyclable once the giftee has finished with them.
This is how I did mine:
Step 1: Squish your toilet roll insert flat. Feel free to run something flat and heavy along the edges to strengthen the folds, like a paper weight. Or a small child. (Jokes.)
Step 2: Grab something round like the rim of a glass and line it up with the corners of one side. Holding it firmly down against the insert. Use the glass as a guide to score the edge of the insert with something like the back of a butter knife. Repeat for the other side and flip and do the same on the back so you have 4 scored edges.
Step 3: Create your pillow box by using the scored edges as guides to push down and fold the edges over. You now have your very own recycled gift box! To add your embellishments simply open it up flat again and go for your life. Hot tip - let any ink or paint dry before folding it back up again! I learnt this the hard way. So impatient...
If you need more instruction just type "toilet roll gift box" or "toilet roll pillow box" into the youtubes for endless inspiration.
Enjoy!
