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DIY Gift Boxes from Toilet Paper Rolls: A Quick, Free Holiday Wrapping Tutorial

DIY Gift Boxes from Toilet Paper Rolls: A Quick, Free Holiday Wrapping Tutorial

Looking for small boxes to wrap your Christmas gifts? Skip the store-bought options!

With years of DIY crafting experience, I've found a simple way to make them for free using just an empty toilet paper roll.

Create custom, sturdy gift boxes in under a minute—no special tools required.

DIY Gift Boxes from Toilet Paper Rolls: A Quick, Free Holiday Wrapping Tutorial

Contents
  • What you need
  • How to
  • Result

What you need

- An empty toilet paper roll

- Thread, wool, fabric, or yarn for decoration

It's incredibly straightforward. Follow this proven tutorial:

DIY Gift Boxes from Toilet Paper Rolls: A Quick, Free Holiday Wrapping Tutorial

How to

1. Start with the empty toilet paper roll.

2. Insert your gift inside the roll.

3. Flatten the roll gently by pressing down with the flat of your hand.

4. Fold one end of the roll inward.

5. Repeat on the opposite end.

6. Press firmly to secure the folds.

7. Fold the remaining end inward.

8. Fold the other side to close it.

9. Customize with fabric, yarn, or ribbon for a polished look.

Result

DIY Gift Boxes from Toilet Paper Rolls: A Quick, Free Holiday Wrapping Tutorial

Your custom gift box is complete—crafted from a simple toilet paper roll! It's free, fast, and eco-friendly.

Best of all, it costs nothing beyond what you'd otherwise discard, using just rolls and string.

To discover: 61 Creative Ways To Reuse Toilet Paper Rolls

These boxes are unique, fully customizable, and far more charming than generic store-bought ones.