Version: TP Tube Valentine Gift Boxes

Today I'm going to share with you how to make these adorable Valentine Gift Boxes from upcycled TP tubes!!  They take a little bit of work, but are totally worth it!!

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Today's project was created based on the

Upcycled TP Roll Burlap Stuffed Ornaments Tutorial over at The Artsy Girl Connection.

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I couldn't help but fall in love with Marilyn's Christmas-themed "Upcycled TP Roll Burlap Stuffed Ornaments" tutorial, because of my love for burlap and upcycling!!  Since Valentine's Day is fast approaching, I knew that a Valentine version would be perfect!!

Here's the TP Tube Valentine Gift Box tutorial...

SUPPLIES

TP Tubes

Scrapbook paper or cardstock

Burlap

Chipboard or grey-board

Ribbon

Glue

Step 1: CUT PAPER

Cut pieces of scrapbook paper or cardstock that will completely cover the TP tube.

Note: My pieces were 4.3"x6", but yours may require a different size.

Step 2: COVER ROLLS

Place a 1/2"-1" strip of glue from one opening in the roll to the other.

Line up your paper and press firmly.

Glue the other end of the paper down, making sure the paper is snug against the roll.

Step 3: FLATTEN ROLLS

Flatten the roll with the paper "seam" centered on one side.

Step 4: CUT BURLAP

Cut a 2.5" wide piece of burlap that will wrap all the way around the roll and have about 3/4" to overlap.

Note: I chose to remove 1-2 strands of the burlap from each of the longer sides.

Step 5: ATTACH BURLAP

Glue one of the shorter sides near the paper seam.

Wrap the burlap around the roll and glue down the other end.

Step 6: ROUND THE ENDS

Round the ends of the rolls as shown above.

Step 7: FOLD ENDS

Fold in the front and back "flaps" on each end of the tube, making sure the fold is curved as shown above.

Once folded, the tube should look like the photo below...

Step 8: ADD TAGS, FILL, & CLOSE

Cut or punch hearts out of your scrapbook paper or cardstock and out of chipboard or grey-board.

Glue a paper heart to a chipboard or grey-board heart.

Punch a hole towards the top of the heart.

Fill the box with candies or a small gift and re-close.

Thread a ribbon through the hole in the heart and tie the ribbon around the pillow box, finishing it off with a bow.

FINISHED!!

Be sure to check out Marilyn's Upcycled TP Roll Burlap Stuffed Ornament Tutorial to see the original project and to get more ideas for your own upcycled TP tube project!!

Thanks for reading!!  Until next time...