Tissue Box to Ribbon Assistant
by
Teri.jeffrey
(IC: homeowner)
4 Materials
$1
20 Minutes
Easy
An empty tissue box is the perfect container to hold a spool of ribbon, making it easier to unwind when decorating packages and making bows.
An empty tissue box and roll of $1 contact paper from Dollar Tree was all I needed. While the decoration on the existing tissue box was adequate, I wanted to give it a more finished look.
Wrapping the contact paper around the outside including the box opening, the transformation begins.
Using a single edge razor blade, I cut the contact paper to display the original opening.
Then I wrapped the other side of the box and trimmed excess with the razor blade.
Adding glass stones that I had on hand gave it the necessary weight to keep the box from moving when pulling out the ribbon. Stones, beans or anything small and heavy will work.
Add a spool of ribbon and you're ready to go. No more chasing the ribbon spool.
The nice thing about this design is that it can be a multi-purpose container. Use it for pencils, yarn, makeup brushes, silverware holder for buffet or picnic table, straw holder, remote control keeper. The contact paper gives it a finished look and keeps the box cleaner and drier.
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Suggested materials:
- Empty Puffs Tissue Box (Paper Recycling Bin)
- Contact Paper (Dollar Tree)
- Glass Beads (My Craft Stash)
- Spool of Ribbon (My Wrapping Paper Stash)
Published September 25th, 2017 3:10 PM
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Leah Deverett on Sep 26, 2017
This is so cute and practical!
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Teri.jeffrey on Sep 26, 2017🌻
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