Hello again! I'm here to share with you a few projects I created for the Simple Stories blog. My projects today were inspired by a creation I saw on Pinterest which used none other than an empty toilet paper tube stitched across the bottom to form a treat pocket.
(photo from Becky Shander via Pinterest)
I couldn't wait to create my own version and set to work using papers and elements from both the Documented, Year-o-graphy, and Fabulous collections.
Each tube was wrapped with patterned paper, embellished with trim across the bottom and then the bottom secured with machine stitching. Holes were punched in the sides of each tube and handles were formed using some wired pom pom trim I had in my stash.
I piled on stickers and paper cuts using the Documented collection. The fun papers are from the Fabulous and Year-o-graphy Designer Cardstock collections and the pinks and creams tie in so perfectly with the vintage feel I love from the Documented collection.
Of course....no project is complete without a little card to go along with it...
Each card coordinates with a different treat holder, all that's left are the treats and the special someone to share them with!
Below is a list of the Simple Stories products I used so you can create your own.
Thank you for visiting!
Melis
{Simple} Gifts and Cards Supplies Used:
Documented 6x6 Paper Pad #2301
Documented 12x12 Fundamental Cardstock Stickers #2302
Documented 12x12 Expression Cardstock Stickers #2303
Fabulous Pink Flower/Ledger Designer Cardstock #2116
Fabulous Bingo Cards/Stripes Designer Cardstock #2121
Year-o-graphy Pink/Ledger Designer Cardstock #1921
Melis -
These are gorgeous! I love how they turned out. What sweet gifts for someone.
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | May 03, 2012 at 12:07 PM
What an innovative idea! Once again beautiful creations. Thanks for sharing. I love simple stories papers and embellishments.
Posted by: kolleen moss | May 03, 2012 at 12:45 PM
super LOVE all your projects!!!
Posted by: ~amy~ | May 03, 2012 at 12:50 PM
love what you did with your recyclable tubes. I visit Becky all the time and love what she makes. tried my hand at these too for Valentines day. turned out great.
love yours. more inspiration. enjoy your day.
Posted by: laura huffman | May 03, 2012 at 02:11 PM
Sooo pretty! Love the idea...and love all of Becky's creations, too!
Have a joyful Friday!
Becky
Posted by: Becky | May 03, 2012 at 04:44 PM
What a fabulous idea to use the TP tubes~love the way yours look! I must try this one! TFS Melissa!!
Posted by: Lisa | May 03, 2012 at 08:34 PM
Love love LOVE this idea. I actually saved a couple of toilet rolls for the last PC call, trying to think of a creative way to use them, and never got to them - I think this is SO cool!! And you did such a fantastic job with them!!
Posted by: Meredith | May 03, 2012 at 08:35 PM
Great idea
Posted by: Joy_L | May 03, 2012 at 09:46 PM
Aaaw Melissa they look awesome. Love their sweet matching cards.
Posted by: Linda L | May 03, 2012 at 11:20 PM
Wow, your versions turned out fabulous! And thank you for the thoughtful acknowledgement.
Posted by: Becky Shander | May 04, 2012 at 03:46 AM
Well, I saw these and knew right away they had to be yours!!! Love them... just the sweetest things ever!!! Love the touch of pom-pom trim!!
Hugs,
Teri
Posted by: Teri | May 04, 2012 at 04:04 AM
I already pinned these Melissa .. LOl ... love what you created ,, I was wanting to try something like this with the empty kitchen roll tube, would get 2 from it :)
thanks again for sharing your amazing talent hugzz xxx
Posted by: Marlou McAlees | May 04, 2012 at 04:05 AM
OMGosh! My blog post on Wednesday had the same Pinterest photo and my Doodlebug version of these TP rolls! :) I made mine to be shower favors! I LOVE your vintage take!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | May 04, 2012 at 04:28 AM
Your treat pockets and cards are just beautiful! I'm going to give this a try soon! I love how you combined the different Simple Stories paper lines here! Love it!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | May 04, 2012 at 04:45 AM
Loving all the interesting ways you use product! I must look again and again to see all the fabulous details!!
Posted by: jan m | May 04, 2012 at 05:05 AM
OMGosh! These are absolutely adorable! I'm always looking for cute and unusual ways to give treats for our ladies and youth, and these would be perfect! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
Posted by: Charlotte | May 04, 2012 at 05:38 AM
I just love how your imagination takes hold of a simple idea and it becomes a beautiful creation! These treat holders are gorgeous! And the cards are beauties too. This is definitely going into my file folder for use in the future.
Posted by: Carol R | May 04, 2012 at 05:54 AM
melissa you never cease to amaze me your work and ideas just get better and better these colors are wonderful
lizzi
Posted by: lizzi | May 04, 2012 at 06:17 AM
holy cow....i'm so in love with these! i had an entire grocery paper sack full of TP tubes and had to throw them away when we moved. i'm in despair. it's a good thing TP is one of those things that moves quickly and i should have a stash in no time. QUESTIONS: does your machine bog up when you put the patterned paper, which i assume is NOT cardstock, lace and the two layers of the TP tube? or does it move through like clockwork? do you use a heavy duty needle? do you have to push the entire thing through the dog feed? i would LOVE it if you would take the time to answer these questions. i love you and all that you do. you're my muse....thanks for the constant inspiration. wish i could be a fly on the wall in your studio.
Posted by: jenni | May 04, 2012 at 07:06 AM
Just goes to show you how putting a variety of items together can make something so outstanding!
Posted by: Sue Bridges | May 04, 2012 at 07:38 AM
I am just in awe...and drooling!
Posted by: Pendra | May 04, 2012 at 11:00 AM
My goodness...I love visiting your blog! Your creations are always beautiful!
Posted by: Bev W. | May 04, 2012 at 12:43 PM
These are all so beautiful Melissa!! Would never have guessed they were once just a lowly toilet paper roll!! I have to ask - when you sew things like that, or say chipboard pieces, is there a certain needle or tension that should be used on the machine, or can you basically stitch through anything as long as you go really slow? TIA!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | May 04, 2012 at 05:47 PM
What an ingenious idea to use the toilet paper roll! Thanks for passing this along and showing us your beautiful interpretations.
Posted by: Vicki - Paper Squirrel | May 04, 2012 at 06:50 PM
Just beautiful, as always.
Posted by: Chris | May 05, 2012 at 05:42 AM