Love this style of a little book, and very useful! I've got several pieces of that foam....now I know what I can do with them. Thanks for passing on these great ideas!!! hugs Claudene
Excellent idea for toilet rolls, I don't think I will throw another one away again and the use of hair elastics is brilliant. Thank you for sharing xxxxxx
I so love how you work out the bugs and then tell us how to do it, so we won't have to go through all that! :) Can't wait to try this. Also appreciate how you give very clear directions on stuff (like hooking the elastics together). That kind of thing can put me in a state of befuddlement!
I saw an ad for potty paper that comes with no tube. I imagine soon, all the makers may go this way. That will not bother me in the least because I just cannot get past the idea of crafting with anything that used to reside near the toity (toidy?). As a primary grade teacher, I did do art projects with the kiddos that suggested using TP tubes, but we always used paper towel tubes or else we just made new tubes from construction paper or cereal boxes. I, for one, will not shed a tear at the demise of TheTube. However, your little bookies are darling, so I will just use something else for the cover. Your double pony tail elastic closure is genius :-) Gloria
I love this idea! I'm gonna make one for sure! Also, if you have a hand crank die cutter/embosser, you can put your TP rolls in 5 or so at a time and sandwiching them in between the plates, run them back and forth a few times and even leave them in the machine at the point of the cranking that its tightest, and leave them overnight to flatten them out. I do that with mine when I make mini albums :)
Shannon, I bought a Sizzix at Michael's & used a 40% off coupon! The gal at the register tried telling me that we couldn't use a coupon for the Sizzix, but the manager checked to see if that was true. It wasn't. I did & am thrilled with mine! I know that you & Jayson have used a pasta machine to flatten newspaper tubes, but I won't use mine for that or the tp tubes, lol. Gabriel, my grandson, & I enjoy making homemade noodles on it. He's six, so I don't get a whole lot of help, but we have fun while he does help, lol!
It can be used as a small journal to jot down ideas, thoughts, quotes, lists, etc. You can do small doodles in it, jot down a few favorite recipes, etc.
Cat Hand LOL Now that would be a fun field trip! It sounds goofy but it wouldn't surprise me to find a whole store devoted to just that here in Houston!
What a great tutorial and you did great explaining. Now I want to get busy to make some for gifts. Your papers are beautiful and I just really love your teaching style and sense of humor. Very amusing ❤️😃Thanks so much.
Again, you made this look so easy! I did try to make a book last year but couldn't get it to lay flat. I'll try again using mod podge. Don't think I used enough glue. Love the hair band enclosure - how clever!
I haven't seen the little book made from the tubes before. No one would ever guess what they are! Thanks for showing us...now I have ANOTHER project I want to do. :-)
Hi Shannon, Love this idea. I gave this a try, I put the pretty paper on with mod podge, when they were dry I fold them and they cracked on the folded part. What am I doing wrong. Thanks
leeder1g Hmmm. It could be the paper you used. Make sure you score and fold the toilet paper tube before you glue the decorative paper on it. I used tissue papers on mine so it wasn't much of an issue but if you use regular paper or scrapbook paper, go ahead and score and fold it first and then glue it to the toilet paper tube...lining up the folds. It could be that you're folding against the grain of the paper which will definitely make the paper crack when you fold it. If you're not sure which direction the grain runs, it's best to score it before you fold it. Try that, hopefully it will solve your problem.
I just had an idea when you put the one tube inside the other--a double-stamp. Dip the ends of the two rolls in ink or paint when they're together and stamp. Cool, not perfect circles! I'm going to go raid our recycle bin! Thank you!!
Wonderful!!! watched your other tutorial on tt notebook very neat don't have the wax thread will try jute..not sure if it will work..but don't want to purchase..Thanks
kathleen strode Joann Fabrics sells a product that quilters use to run their thread through to keep quilting thread from tangling. It comes in a plastic cube about the size of pool cue chalk.... might work. Not expensive, lasts forever.
I've been storing odd bits of fibers and ribbon on flattened toilet tissue rolls (flattened with a wooden brayer), but here's something else I can use them for! (along with an idea for gelli papers when I break them out of their boxes). I've made tiny notebooks with one-sided printed junk mail sheets, decorative tissue boxes and clasp rings (have a photo of some on my blog). Have you made anything with tissue boxes, Shannon?
i just started watching ur videos a few days ago. love this notebook idea and thanks for the modge podge tip. i'm starting to watch ur by 5s video. the 15 minute tip will be difficult but good for my left brain.
I am now sure that you are the answer to all my puzzles. I've been trying to come up with a simple closure that has alluded me And here it is!!! Thank so much, hugs deb
The job is not done until paperwork finished. Ponder the tube. My husband knew for sure that I had lost it when I started to collect TP rolls for crafting but I say, "waste not, want not" TFS, Julie
Enjoyed your tutorial. Now this little book would really be handy for your purse. I'm going to make some. When I moved this summer my daughter was helping me pack my craft room. She opened a large oval tin and found it full of toilet paper tubes. She couldn't believe it and asked what I was going to do with them. Of course I said "I don't know yet." Well, she talked me in to tossing them :( I'll just have to start saving again.....we never run out of that source do we?
well I never....the only use 4 my empty rolls was just to fill the waste basket! luv this! going to empty a roll now so I can make a mini journal. I will save the paper 4 later use!
Super cute Shannon. But I get heart palpitations at the mere thought of toilet paper not coming with the paper rolls anymore. I think I need a pirin tablet. lol (If you saw The Birdcage you know what I'm talking about. lol)
No worries Laurie, I came across these on Oriental Trading website (www.orientaltrading.com/api/search?Ntt=craft+rolls). They apparently come in kraft, white and various other colors.
OH COOL!! =) Yeah, I recently found out that the tubes aren't all the same size... OH MY GOODNESS.... Great ideas!!! I am planning on uploading a video, soon... about a TP tube craft.... but it's probably been done, and it's no where near as cool as all these you've shown us. =) Very COOL minidori, and yeah, that would be a cool Valentine's gift.
Okay... I looked online for "hair elastic store" and much to my dismay, I did not find one.... BUT! Did you know that you can find them at Dollar Tree and Dollar General and other stores in bundles of 10 or more? I just had to laugh at the hair elastic store and post this. Thank you for making your tutorials fun to watch. You are terrific!!!!
Wait... You Americans have a store dedicated to just hair bands?? Thank-you for sharing, I am always looking for more things to do with bathroom tissue rolls. Have a lovely day!!! AMB...Rose
Oh dear, now you are forcing me to go looking for a hairelastic-shop. I just barely finished my montain of watercolorpaper. You sure have your way of making me do something usefull. But I am having fun!
There is another video making this little book..her rubber band tie required no sewing at all..here is her video..Almut Olsson..recycle. .reuse..repurpose .2 mini notebooks from toilet paper rolls. .hers is easier to put together. .same books.. though..
yep Shannon who says hearts but I am just putting it out there that I hate hearts because of my mother saying a doing heart every stickin year for my birthday... Yep Shannon I would love something like that tp roller madori for my birthday lol Feb 13 is the day don't forget hahahahaha.
Nancy Vastine Ha! My birthday is February 2 and for 20 years my mother got me a heart shaped birthday cake! Maybe that's why I'm not crazy about hearts either :)
MR.VICTOR CRAFTER Some US brands are starting to do that now so I'm sure it won't be long before most of ours don't have tubes either. That will be a sad day for crafters!
MR.VICTOR CRAFTER Some US brands are starting to do that now so I'm sure it won't be long before most of ours don't have tubes either. That will be a sad day for crafters!
Love this style of a little book, and very useful! I've got several pieces of that foam....now I know what I can do with them. Thanks for passing on these great ideas!!! hugs Claudene
mskaykrafts So glad you like the ideas, thanks for watching!
This is wonderful Shannon!! I love little notebooks. TFS!
fantasiabubbles1984 Thanks for watching!
Excellent idea for toilet rolls, I don't think I will throw another one away again and the use of hair elastics is brilliant. Thank you for sharing xxxxxx
THanks so much for watching!
Toilet paper roll books have been done, but I really like your spin!
Liza X They've been done half to death and back again! But a little twist is sometimes nice :)
LOVE the minidori!! (AND the roller stamper too!).. TFS, and enjoy your weekend! ~tina
Tina S Thank you TIna!~
I so love how you work out the bugs and then tell us how to do it, so we won't have to go through all that! :) Can't wait to try this. Also appreciate how you give very clear directions on stuff (like hooking the elastics together). That kind of thing can put me in a state of befuddlement!
SandiMo77 I'm glad it was helpful for you!
Perfect Minidori for Valentines Day, Shannon. Thanks for sharing. Your instructions were perfect.
Gwyn Walker So glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing 😀 Will be trying the roller one for sure.
Sharon Luebker So glad you liked it!
What a great idea! I love it! 💖🙋🇸🇪
As always, love your videos and creativity! Staci
icatstaci77 Thank you!
I saw an ad for potty paper that comes with no tube. I imagine soon, all the makers may go this way. That will not bother me in the least because I just cannot get past the idea of crafting with anything that used to reside near the toity (toidy?). As a primary grade teacher, I did do art projects with the kiddos that suggested using TP tubes, but we always used paper towel tubes or else we just made new tubes from construction paper or cereal boxes. I, for one, will not shed a tear at the demise of TheTube. However, your little bookies are darling, so I will just use something else for the cover. Your double pony tail elastic closure is genius :-) Gloria
thejerseylady1 Cut down those paper towel tubes and they'll work just fine!
:-)
Wow, awesome! Great how to video! Lovely little journal tfs 💕👌🏼🎨
10:53 the hair elastic store...... you are a hoot, thanks for another great project, Kat
Kat Wishard Ha! Glad you enjoyed it!~
Loving that roller stamp! These are so cute! Like it!
Tfs love this design 💐
Thanks Wendy!
This is a mini I never saw before. Quite cute. I love it.
Kraaft Shaak Thanks Heather!
That is just so stinkin cute !! Will have to give it a try !
I love this idea! I'm gonna make one for sure! Also, if you have a hand crank die cutter/embosser, you can put your TP rolls in 5 or so at a time and sandwiching them in between the plates, run them back and forth a few times and even leave them in the machine at the point of the cranking that its tightest, and leave them overnight to flatten them out. I do that with mine when I make mini albums :)
Pink Poodle Crafts Great idea! I don't have one of those machines but if I did I would use it for that!
Thats about all I ever use mine for lol
Shannon, I bought a Sizzix at Michael's & used a 40% off coupon! The gal at the register tried telling me that we couldn't use a coupon for the Sizzix, but the manager checked to see if that was true. It wasn't. I did & am thrilled with mine! I know that you & Jayson have used a pasta machine to flatten newspaper tubes, but I won't use mine for that or the tp tubes, lol. Gabriel, my grandson, & I enjoy making homemade noodles on it. He's six, so I don't get a whole lot of help, but we have fun while he does help, lol!
I love this so much!! I have so many toilet paper tubes! I'm definitely going to be making this! Thanks for sharing this idea!
VictoriaErin95 I'm glad you like it and hope you'll give it a try!
Finally, a faux dori I can afford! Love it! Thank you for sharing!
christierella LOL 'zactly!
You teach so well. This is on my to do list.
Diane Moore I'm so glad, I hope you enjoy making them!
I love the look, I love the idea and I have been saving TP rolls. When I gift this lovely little mini to a friend, what do I tell them it is used for?
It can be used as a small journal to jot down ideas, thoughts, quotes, lists, etc. You can do small doodles in it, jot down a few favorite recipes, etc.
Love this idea, Shannon, and your hair elastic closure is genius! I would live to go on a field trip with you to the hair elastic store! LOL 😃
*love
Cat Hand LOL Now that would be a fun field trip! It sounds goofy but it wouldn't surprise me to find a whole store devoted to just that here in Houston!
Lol, well let me know if you find one... 😜
Hehehe, rubber band store!!! Great idea, and would make very nice little gifts!
lynjeaful I think they really would! And they're super simple.
Once again you did it! Great way to use up my scraps. I'm going to Gelli print mine and then emposs the covers!
Diane Boom Fantastic idea!
Lovely little books the rollar was genius! TFS! 💎XO🌹XO💘XO💜XO💎
THanks for watching!
What a great tutorial and you did great explaining. Now I want to get busy to make some for gifts. Your papers are beautiful and I just really love your teaching style and sense of humor. Very amusing ❤️😃Thanks so much.
I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for another great and funny project! I did a great bunch of this "minidori and I love it!!!!
TFS!
Almut Olsson So glad you enjoyed it!!
Again, you made this look so easy! I did try to make a book last year but couldn't get it to lay flat. I'll try again using mod podge. Don't think I used enough glue. Love the hair band enclosure - how clever!
Retha Stockton Don't give up, you'll learn something new every time you try!
It's super cute. I have toilet paper rolls that I kept and didn't know what to do with them. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Johanne Lacombe Thanks for watching!
I haven't seen the little book made from the tubes before. No one would ever guess what they are! Thanks for showing us...now I have ANOTHER project I want to do. :-)
Cathy Rose Creations Just add it to the list!
Well i thoroughly enjoyed that little demo!
Xxx
Chetta
Chauchetta Green I'm so glad!
Fabulous idea!!!!!!
Lynne Williams Thanks!
Fantastic!! I love this and I have many, many, MANY tp tubes to give it a try with. Yay!!! Thanks for sharing Shannon.
Big Hugs!!
Reeah.
Maria Meade So glad you enjoyed it!
Love it, going to go grab some tubes🙃
+Jo Anne Owens It's the art supply you'll always have on hand! ;)
Hi!! Those are so sweet!!! I really enjoyed watching!!! You are a good and fun teacher!!! All the best!!
+mary jeanette Demoret Thanks so very much!
Love it....great ideas!!!
Thanks!
Great teaching! Where did you find the waxed linen binding thread?
+FlygirlFunnyLady I've bought it a Michael's, Hobby Lobby and Amazon.
I love this. what a nice addition to my Midori, Thank you.
Elizabeth Plastino You're welcome!
Hi Shannon, Love this idea. I gave this a try, I put the pretty paper on with mod podge, when they were dry I fold them and they cracked on the folded part. What am I doing wrong. Thanks
leeder1g Hmmm. It could be the paper you used. Make sure you score and fold the toilet paper tube before you glue the decorative paper on it. I used tissue papers on mine so it wasn't much of an issue but if you use regular paper or scrapbook paper, go ahead and score and fold it first and then glue it to the toilet paper tube...lining up the folds. It could be that you're folding against the grain of the paper which will definitely make the paper crack when you fold it. If you're not sure which direction the grain runs, it's best to score it before you fold it. Try that, hopefully it will solve your problem.
Thanks Shannon, that was helpful. I did use thicker paper and I had them lying flat out to dry then folded them after.
Happy birthday Shannon and my sister-in-law Sharon.
Cathy Rose Creations Thank you Cathy!!
What a cute little note book :) ♡
Susan Fraser thanks :)
I just had an idea when you put the one tube inside the other--a double-stamp. Dip the ends of the two rolls in ink or paint when they're together and stamp. Cool, not perfect circles! I'm going to go raid our recycle bin! Thank you!!
+Kahna Emery Fabulous idea!
Clever idea with roller ... also with the hair bands to hold the small journal...THANKS :)
+Josephine Tyree Thanks for watching!
Wonderful!!! watched your other tutorial on tt notebook very neat don't have the wax thread will try jute..not sure if it will work..but don't want to purchase..Thanks
kathleen strode Joann Fabrics sells a product that quilters use to run their thread through to keep quilting thread from tangling. It comes in a plastic cube about the size of pool cue chalk.... might work. Not expensive, lasts forever.
I've been storing odd bits of fibers and ribbon on flattened toilet tissue rolls (flattened with a wooden brayer), but here's something else I can use them for! (along with an idea for gelli papers when I break them out of their boxes). I've made tiny notebooks with one-sided printed junk mail sheets, decorative tissue boxes and clasp rings (have a photo of some on my blog). Have you made anything with tissue boxes, Shannon?
+Dolores J. Rush We don't go through a lot of tissues at my house so I rarely have the empty boxes to play with.
My in-laws save them for me. They are only too happy to help! *wink*
I love it I'm going to make some the rubber band things are a little different but I can do it thank you very much
i just started watching ur videos a few days ago. love this notebook idea and thanks for the modge podge tip. i'm starting to watch ur by 5s video. the 15 minute tip will be difficult but good for my left brain.
Dorothy Porkka That 15 minutes is definitely a challenge but it's worth it!
I am now sure that you are the answer to all my puzzles.
I've been trying to come up with a simple closure that has alluded me
And here it is!!!
Thank so much, hugs deb
deb the RN Yay! Problem solved!
Those are so cute! Perfect to throw in your purse or have by the phone. Clever idea for the ties. :)
soulcomfort1 Thanks so much!
Will paper towel rolls work???
They sure will!
The job is not done until paperwork finished. Ponder the tube. My husband knew for sure that I had lost it when I started to collect TP rolls for crafting but I say, "waste not, want not" TFS, Julie
Thriftypapergarden He should be jumping for joy that you're using something free and not out buying stuff!
Gonna do it as gifts for my friends
just a tip,you can iron it flat once it's dry,or put it under heavy books to make it flat. works great! ☺
+D Munoz Great tip, thanks!
Enjoyed your tutorial. Now this little book would really be handy for your purse. I'm going to make some. When I moved this summer my daughter was helping me pack my craft room. She opened a large oval tin and found it full of toilet paper tubes. She couldn't believe it and asked what I was going to do with them. Of course I said "I don't know yet." Well, she talked me in to tossing them :( I'll just have to start saving again.....we never run out of that source do we?
Linda Knox LOL It's never too difficult to collect more, that's for sure!
well I never....the only use 4 my empty rolls was just to fill the waste basket! luv this! going to empty a roll now so I can make a mini journal. I will save the paper 4 later use!
Darlene Ferree LOL I'm sure the paper will get put to good use ;)
I so enjoy your videos. "Rubber band store!" really made me laugh.
Thank you so much for watching!
Super cute Shannon. But I get heart palpitations at the mere thought of toilet paper not coming with the paper rolls anymore. I think I need a pirin tablet. lol (If you saw The Birdcage you know what I'm talking about. lol)
Laurie Richardson Haley LOL I do know and I LOVE that movie!
:-) Me too.
No worries Laurie, I came across these on Oriental Trading website (www.orientaltrading.com/api/search?Ntt=craft+rolls). They apparently come in kraft, white and various other colors.
Oh my goodness....cool. There is hope. lol
Baybeegirl1965 I had NO idea you could buy toilet paper rolls without the toilet paper! How convenient!!
You could also use a metallic marker along the edge if you didn't have access to the ink. Cute Idea
Ok I have to ask! what kind of toilet paper do you use to get those big fat rolls? Charmin has skinny skinny rolls!
+bitzbitz13 LOL I don't remember exactly but we tend to use a lot of Quilted Northern so it might have been those!
Ok Thanks!!
Love
Irvienne Goldson Thanks!
OH COOL!! =)
Yeah, I recently found out that the tubes aren't all the same size...
OH MY GOODNESS.... Great ideas!!!
I am planning on uploading a video, soon... about a TP tube craft.... but it's probably been done, and it's no where near as cool as all these you've shown us. =)
Very COOL minidori, and yeah, that would be a cool Valentine's gift.
Phoebe Yay! A new Phoebe video!! I can't wait!
Awe! That means a lot to me! ;)
Love this idea. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Dee x
BettsyDoodle Thanks for watching!
Okay... I looked online for "hair elastic store" and much to my dismay, I did not find one.... BUT! Did you know that you can find them at Dollar Tree and Dollar General and other stores in bundles of 10 or more? I just had to laugh at the hair elastic store and post this. Thank you for making your tutorials fun to watch. You are terrific!!!!
+Therese Jarecki Ha! Thanks Therese! I think these did come from a dollar store of some kind, I just couldn't find those words while I was filming!
+Shannon Green , all the negative crap you get, I just want you to know I love your videos. Keep it up! Luana
That is so sweet of you, thank you!!
Wait... You Americans have a store dedicated to just hair bands?? Thank-you for sharing, I am always looking for more things to do with bathroom tissue rolls. Have a lovely day!!! AMB...Rose
Thanks for watching Rose!
Thank you Shannon it is very cute and simply and being a Newbie crafter I Love it! :) Go away Snow. :)
Thanks so much for watching!
Excellent!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you. That was easy enough for even me!
Heck yeah!
Oh dear, now you are forcing me to go looking for a hairelastic-shop. I just barely finished my montain of watercolorpaper. You sure have your way of making me do something usefull. But I am having fun!
boek88 I'm just thrilled to hear that I'm not along in all my obsessive-compulsive projects! It's nice to have someone to be crazy with ;)
this is adorable and a great idea - unfortunately, our tp rolls in france are much smaller in diameter ! :'(
aleks1616 Oh no! You'll just have to improvise :)
no worries - improvise is my middle name ! :D
so cute. great tutorial. love
Vicki Loichinger Thanks!
I run mine thru my bigshot to flatten or put under a couple Stephen King books. Great idea!
Dana Riling Great idea!
Great idea! I even have some saved I can use. Why of course, who doesn't save TP rolls? LOL
***** You just never know when you're gonna need one of those rolls!
bravo man! I love it!! thank you so much for sharing. Be well. Bye now
Thanks for watching!
Fun!
There is another video making this little book..her rubber band tie required no sewing at all..here is her video..Almut Olsson..recycle. .reuse..repurpose .2 mini notebooks from toilet paper rolls. .hers is easier to put together. .same books.. though..
Thanks so much!
Genius!
love it!
+cdScrapdat Thank you!
Demasiado largo, se hace pesadisimo
Thank you for watching!
I enjoyed this video -- thanks for sharing. You always make me smile (;0)
TheMeriAtelier Thanks so much Meri!
well thats certainly different to the binoculars that ive made over the years. :-D
Louisa Vevers Ha! Nice to have options :)
yep Shannon who says hearts but I am just putting it out there that I hate hearts because of my mother saying a doing heart every stickin year for my birthday... Yep Shannon I would love something like that tp roller madori for my birthday lol Feb 13 is the day don't forget hahahahaha.
Nancy Vastine Ha! My birthday is February 2 and for 20 years my mother got me a heart shaped birthday cake! Maybe that's why I'm not crazy about hearts either :)
In Ukraine, the popular brands of toilet paper for a long time produce their goods without cardboard rolls inside.
MR.VICTOR CRAFTER Some US brands are starting to do that now so I'm sure it won't be long before most of ours don't have tubes either. That will be a sad day for crafters!
MR.VICTOR CRAFTER Some US brands are starting to do that now so I'm sure it won't be long before most of ours don't have tubes either. That will be a sad day for crafters!
xx