Last week I was over at Poofy Cheeks with these toilet paper roll treat boxes. For those of you that missed it, here’s the very quick and easy tutorial for you. I have seen a few varieties of these toilet paper roll pillow boxes on Pinterest and they are SO easily adapted to any occasion. Here is my spooky Halloween version!
MATERIALS
- toilet paper rolls
- black ink
- scrapbook paper {My paper is from Echo Park}
- stickers or other embellishments {Mine are cut from the Echo Park paper}
- bakers twine, embroidery thread or other thin ribbon
- double sided tape and/or glue
- candy or chocolate of your choice!
TO DO
- Track down some empty toilet paper rolls. Fold down the ends of the roll into a semi-circle and pinch to define the fold.
- Using black ink, ink along the edges of the toilet paper roll and randomly over the surface. Cut twine or thin ribbon so that it will wrap around the roll and tie.
- Cut some scrapbook paper to fit around your roll. Adhere the ends together with double sided tape. Add a sticker or other embellishment to the front if you would like.
- I always like the “little touches” so I added a little ghost tag to the baker’s twine.
- Now just fill with CANDY!!!
As a side note, when I was first forming the boxes, I thought they looked a little like an owl {and I love owls!}. So… I went with it and came up with this guy.
Isn’t he cute?
I think that a bunch of these would also look cute in a bowl. I just might have to make a few more.
Hope you are all having a great week!
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Stacey says
TP rolls also make great bats. These are such a great idea for classroom party favors. Thanks for the inspiration.
Laura @ Our Prairie Home says
Super fun and cute idea! I just pinned it. 🙂
Cassie says
Oh my gosh! How adorable!!
*Jeana* says
Thoses are so cute…I would love for you to share at my “Anything Goes Link Party”
http://jeana-marie.blogspot.com/2011/10/anything-goes-link-party.html
Audrey says
Oh my goodness! What a cute idea! Thanks so much for the ideas!
Audrey says
Oh, and I’m following you now! 🙂
Michele Alger says
*GASP* WOW!! I so love this, I’m TOTALLY making this!! Adorable!!
Amy says
What a great idea! I’ve been saving TP rolls because I knew there had to be something great to do with them…thanks for the inspiration. The owl is my fave. 🙂 Would you share here?
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/10/csh-thursday-link-party.html
Natasha in Oz says
I’ve seen this great idea on Pinterest too. Yours look fabulous!
I have just posted a few of my favourite Christmas pins at my weekly Pinning & Singing Pinterest Linky party. If you have 5 minutes to spare I’d be thrilled if you could pop by and link up this Pinterest inspired post!
Best wishes,
Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me
Libby says
I’m totally making these for my pumpkin carving party! Cute, and I LOVE the owl!
Evie says
This is way too stinkin cute! Love the owl!
evie @ brown paper packages
Jen-CraftOManiac says
SOOOO DANG CA-HOOT! I am sharing these on my COM-FB page. WELL DONE. winks-jen
Cris says
Good job! I have been doing this for a while now. It is a great way to recycle!
A Mother and A Daughter says
What a clever idea! Love these! Especially that wise little owl! ~ Barbara
Katie says
I am LOVING the owl and may need to do this with my daughter! Juat found you on the Sundae Scoop Linky Party and liking your blog!
delia says
sooo cute! what are you using for the black edges? http://www.myhappilyeverafteragain.blogspot.com
wendyp says
omgosh! how CUTE! I love the owl one!!
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
I totally love this idea! What a great repurposing–your embellishments really dress them up.
Betsy @ Romance on a Dime says
This is so cute!! I especially love the owl!! Great way to use toilet paper rolls! I just had to pin it and post it on facebook/twitter. I’m that much a fan!! Can you post this on my blog hop?
http://romanceonadime.com/take-it-on-tuesday/31-days-shoe-box-decor-blog-hop/
Kaitlin Saenz says
This is a genius idea! I’m so loving it!!!
I’m hosting a Fabulous Fall party over at Not So Simple Housewife and I’d love for you to link this up! We are celebrating Fall and giving me and everybody else some great inspiration. We are looking for crafts, decor, food, and more! I’d love for you to add this and any other fall posts you may have!
Kaitlin-The Not So SImple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/2011/10/fabulous-fall-link-party.html
Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says
SO amazing! I don’t know which is my favorite! Thank you SO much for sharing!!!
Jaime
Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com says
So cute and you make it look so easy! I have been wondering what to do with my toilet paper rolls.. I think Ill make a bunch of these for Christmas! Stopping by from Night Owl Crafting 🙂
BeanBugCrafts says
I love the owl treat box. Great Idea! Thanks for sharing.
Found your post through the Crafty, Scrappy, Happy Link-up.
Jess says
Cute, cute, cute!
Anonymous says
Ideal for all the “Brown Owls” (and Snowy, Sandy, Smiley,Sunny etc,) Owls to teach their little Brownies. Thanks for sharing. Rainbow Owl