I’m sure that I’m the last to find out about this great idea…reusing tissue paper rolls for mini albums! I saw LiveLoveScrap’s video on Youtube and then a few more videos of the same idea and was totally inspired to make my own. I have collected a huge stash of tissue paper rolls, knowing one day there’ll be a good reason why…EUREKA! So first I decide to wrap a sheet of paper around the tubes and I happen to have paper already in the size that fit two tubes together. I thought it would make nice spreads of pages…
So I made a bunch, but the only thing I don’t like are the edges where you can still see the raw color of the tubes. I think I have to find some ribbon to trim it off…now I am trying to think how I would bind these, given that I have them doubled up rather than single paged. Hmm…
Since I haven’t decided what to do yet, I decided to paint a bunch more for more albums, because that seems like an easy way to cover up the raw color. I can move forward with adding paper once they are dry…
I will share the results soon…let me know if you’ve done this before! Would love to see examples for more inspiration. Actually, I just realized I can work on the tag parts now, so I’m off…
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COOL! My daughter has a ton of these in her room- we can do this craft together!
thanks for sharing.
Uuuuh….the idea is so awesome! I definitely should try this! Thanks for the inspiration, Linda.
Hi Tanya and Ria! Thanks, I’m glad to have inspired!
Brilliant! I have often tried to think of uses for those little gems, but until now I didn’t have a clue. Love the way your turned out. Thanks for sharing. I found your blog through The Crop Circle forum! =)
Thanks so much! I’m so excited about these little books, so cute and fun to make!
What a cool use for my stash of tissue paper rolls too. Must give this ago soon, thanks for the idea.
Hi Linda, Congratulations on being the May Winner at Paperclipping. Love your mini book – a truely super idea. I will definitely be adding this project to my list of craft for my next visit to my grandchildren.
Thanks so much everyone for your lovely comments…I really appreciate it and loved this project. Will be making a few more actually
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