If your house is anything like mine, objects will randomly disappear when you need it most. Now that I have this cold (or maybe it’s allergies, I can never tell), all the tissues in the house go missing. The one thing we always have on hand is toilet paper! Because that would be a big problem if we didn’t. A roll of toilet paper is cheaper than a box tissues too! And that was the inspiration for this project.
You will need:
- An ice tea mix canister with a lid
- Box cutter
- Roll of toilet paper
- Acrylic craft paint (optional)
1. Using the box cutter, cut a circle with a diameter of about 1.5 inches on the the top of the lid. Cut around the canister, about 5 inches from the bottom.
2. This part is tricky. Remove the cardboard roll from the toilet paper. I find it easier to stick something in between the cardboard and paper and slide it all the way around. After removing the cardboard, pull the paper from the center of the roll.
3. Place the toilet paper in the canister and place the lid on top. Pull the paper through from the center of the lid.
Optional: You can decorate the dispenser / cover however you like. I used acrylic craft paint. Apply thin coats since too much paint might make the cardboard soggy.
Here’s the painted version:
