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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 19, 2024 23:15:21 GMT
When you have an empty roll, cut it into several lengths then cut them lengthwise. Then you can use the open part to slip over a half-used roll to keep it tidy. Clear as mud? See photo.  |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 19, 2024 23:20:39 GMT
I’ve tried that and it really doesn’t hold very well, especially if the tube is thin like a paper towel or toilet paper tube. I have the best luck with a regular old rubber band. Slap bracelets work great too but not many people have a bunch of those laying around.
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Post by moretimeplease on Dec 19, 2024 23:22:28 GMT
I always just use the original plastic wrap from the roll to tie around it. Easy peasy.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 19, 2024 23:24:08 GMT
I’ve tried that and it really doesn’t hold very well, especially if the tube is thin like a paper towel or toilet paper tube. I have the best luck with a regular old rubber band. Slap bracelets work great too but not many people have a bunch of those laying around. I always use sturdy tubes and have never had a problem. I used to use rubber bands but found that they made a crease in the paper. But whatever works for you is good!  |
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Post by pantsonfire on Dec 19, 2024 23:34:12 GMT
Maybe when ds is living in a group home I can do this. For now they remain light sabers lol Or huge drum sticks.
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Post by lavawalker1 on Dec 20, 2024 1:00:06 GMT
Maybe when ds is living in a group home I can do this. For now they remain light sabers lol Or huge drum sticks. We like to bop everyone over the head with the empty rolls 😂 |
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Post by aj2hall on Dec 20, 2024 1:44:52 GMT
I just use hair ties.
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Post by idahomom on Dec 20, 2024 2:52:06 GMT
I have slap bracelets! I use them for my vinyl rolls, and wrapping paper. They're so handy that even my husband asks for them every now and then for things in the garage. Cheap and they work!
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 20, 2024 2:57:11 GMT
I can't see the photos. We have those plastic wrapping paper buckets that slide underneath the bed. I'm picturing your method, cadoodlebug and it sounds really good. |
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Post by Just Beth on Dec 20, 2024 3:32:40 GMT
I just use a hair tie.
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Post by christine58 on Dec 20, 2024 4:49:20 GMT
I have slap bracelets! I use them for my vinyl rolls, and wrapping paper. They're so handy that even my husband asks for them every now and then for things in the garage. Cheap and they work! That is a great idea because they won’t leave a crease and like you said they are cheap |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 20, 2024 5:08:30 GMT
I can't see the photos. We have those plastic wrapping paper buckets that slide underneath the bed. I'm picturing your method, cadoodlebug and it sounds really good. Mine go under the bed, too. In a Rubbermaid organizer. |
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Post by justkat on Dec 20, 2024 5:25:10 GMT
I use a scrunchie then place the rolls in a bin.
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Post by Marina on Dec 20, 2024 8:24:18 GMT
I cut a slip of leftover wrapping into a ribbon shape and wrap it around the roll and tape it to itself (tape not touching the roll). I will try your method.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2024 8:24:41 GMT
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 20, 2024 14:32:07 GMT
I have slap bracelets! I use them for my vinyl rolls, and wrapping paper. They're so handy that even my husband asks for them every now and then for things in the garage. Cheap and they work! They work great for extension cords too. |
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Post by FurryP on Dec 22, 2024 17:45:06 GMT
I have tied a ribbon on either end and just reuse them as needed. I am also trying very hard to use up the Christmas paper I have because there is no need to be storing paper for a whole year.
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Post by alsomsknit on Dec 22, 2024 17:55:59 GMT
I cut a slip of leftover wrapping into a ribbon shape and wrap it around the roll and tape it to itself (tape not touching the roll). I will try your method. This is my method, too. One strip on either end. |
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Post by melanell on Dec 22, 2024 22:14:57 GMT
I have used rubber bands on mine since rolled wrapping paper became a thing.  I never ran into any issues with creasing, though. I do try not to use bands that will be extremely tight fitting. |
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Post by malibou on Dec 22, 2024 22:45:46 GMT
Maybe when ds is living in a group home I can do this. For now they remain light sabers lol Or huge drum sticks. I will have to wait for dh to die before I try this trick. lol And ds is also a problem in this way. |
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Post by Marina on Dec 23, 2024 4:40:32 GMT
I tried it today. Worked great, thank you!
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Post by craftedbys on Dec 23, 2024 13:06:54 GMT
The wrapping paper they sell now is too long for my Rubbermaid under bed wrapping paper storage boxes, so storing them is much harder.
I use a leftover scrap of wrapping paper to secure my rolls. There are always a ton of 3 to 4 inch wide strips that are too small to actually wrap a gift, but are saved until all gifts are wrapped.
I just wrap the strip around the tube a time or two and then tape it down tightly. I use a different pattern than the rill so it is easy to see.
I have tried rubber bands and hair ties, but the edge of the paper always tears where they meet.
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Post by melanell on Dec 23, 2024 13:20:10 GMT
The wrapping paper they sell now is too long for my Rubbermaid under bed wrapping paper storage boxes, so storing them is much harder. Last year I sent DH to buy paper and he brought home 3 rolls that were all too long for my special wrapping paper holder, so they had to just get placed across the top of our Christmas bins in the attic. I've ben trying to use up as much of them as I can to get rid of them, but man alive there's a lot of paper on those rolls! When I shop for paper I'm more aware of what size will fit and what size will not, so this year I took the buying of paper back over again.  |
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Post by pinkgreen on Dec 23, 2024 17:25:14 GMT
I have slap bracelets! I use them for my vinyl rolls, and wrapping paper. They're so handy that even my husband asks for them every now and then for things in the garage. Cheap and they work! I saw this tip last year and can’t believe what an easy solution it has been! |
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Post by gracieplusthree on Dec 24, 2024 2:48:09 GMT
I slip the roll back inside the clear tube of plastic wrapping it comes in. If you open it on an end, and slide the plastic off, it'll go back in..
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