Here’s a simple way to prevent rolls of opened wrapping paper from unraveling or tearing prematurely . . .
You’ll need:
Cardboard Tube- this can be from paper towels, empty toilet paper roll, or the center from a roll of wrapping paper, etc
scissors
opened roll of wrapping paper
Cut off a 3″ to 4″ piece off the cardboard tube. We used the center from another roll of wrapping paper that we finished off already. Turn the tube and cut it lengthwise.
Slip the cut tube over the wrapping paper, sealing it. This is easier than using a piece of tape which has a tendency to tear the paper during removal.
Here are a few ways to help keep your wrapping paper organized:
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i have been slipping the rolled paper back into the tubes for the past 50 years. You can tighten the paper roll by putting two fingers in the roll and gripping the cut edge and twisting on the direction it is rolled.
This also keeps the edges from getting messed up.
i gave always put the rolled gift wrap back in the cardboard tube. put your index and middle fingers into the paper roll and grip the cut edge. twist the paper in the direction it is rolled.
this keeps the entire roll of paper protected and clean.
i do this and i works great.:puppet:
if your toilet paper rolls have bits of paper stuck on them that you can’t remove, cover that tackiness up after you slit the roll with aluminum foil or a different wrapping paper pattern.
love this. there is always paper left over and cardboard tubes to recycle…will try this right now.
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good idea! i will be trying this today.:celebrate1:
thank you! this is a great tip. you can also use cardboard tubes to keep rolled up cords in place
ahhhhh, great tip! mos definitely on my agenda!
Yikes I just sent to recycle paper tubes. I will be saving toilet paper rolls tubes now. What a great idea I will be using this one for sure.
Thank you
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