We received an email from Jennifer of Pure Mod Life on reusing a toilet paper roll, and it was super simple and a bit brilliant. Why, just this morning our hair dryer went crashing to the floor when we opened the cabinet, cord strewn every which way. So here's what Jennifer recommends:
"Here is a trick my Mom had us do when we were kids. She didn't put fabric around it as shown but I had to give her credit for being so green in the 80’s and reusing her tp rolls in such a genius way! It’s an easy 15 minute DIY you have to try. It makes a pretty and tidy drawer."
All you need are a toilet paper roll, 6.5" x 5.5" scrap fabric, scissors, and a hot glue gun. Then simply fold 1/4" for outerseam and then hot glue around perimeter and roll it up. Tuck in ragged end under folded end last and then glue. Simple!
Thanks, Jennifer!
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Great idea...
I'd actually re-use gift wrap (from gifts that have been carefully unwrapped) instead of fabric, as I'm likely to have more of it lying around (I don't sew much).
Clever! My 4 year old always hands me the empty rolls and says, "For crafts." Now I know what our next project will be.
My mother has done this for at least 30 years!! But instead of wrapping paper or cloth, she used Contact paper. Made it very sturdy and they lasted a long time!!
I've been doing this since high school. I also put one on the end of my straightener, and if you use it for your iron cord, you can tuck it into the handle!
Bravo!
My dog uses them as chew (to shreds) toys. I have to say, i like this re-use idea much more!