Upcycle A Runner From...Toilet Paper Rolls? (PHOTOS)

Stylelist Home/The Huffington Post | By Brie Dyas | Become a fan | Posted: 09/20/11 04:59 PM ET | Updated: 09/20/11 05:12 PM ET

This gorgeously modern runner may be minimal, but it's hiding a big secret: It's made from toilet paper tubes. And while no one would be able to recognize the runner's, um, humble beginnings, that doesn't mean this project is difficult. If you can cut, glue and spray paint, this runner is yours.

Want to try it yourself? Check out this slideshow.

Photos: Kelly Turso. Prop styling: Shana Ecker. Art direction: Brie Dyas.

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You wouldn't believe it was once a toilet paper roll, would you?

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jocelyn2

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11:57 AM on 10/08/2011

Wow...if folks put this much negative fervor into things that really matter.. imagine how awesome life would be. I understand if you aren't into recycling... and outside of sorting my refuse for pickup and the random craft with the grandsons I don't do a whole lot of it. My daughter however makes awesome costumes, dresses and shirts from old bedsheets, it's an art. But you folks are missing out on the real art of a toilet paper tube. Go to youtube and search for "toilet paper tube mini books" and well.. you might think differently of that unassuming piece of paper...

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lilliefaerie

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12:20 AM on 09/22/2011

I use tp rolls and paper towel rolls to stuff dryer lint in them. I figured that at some time, I might need to light a fire, and would use a quick start. Never have, but ya never know. My grandson used to use them to build ramps with (carpet rolls, and paper printing rolls as well) for his hot wheels. healso built buildings with them. Had a suitcase full of them, used them like Lincoln logs.

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inexiledeo

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01:36 PM on 09/21/2011

did everyone get enough haterade this morning?

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Clarabell

If we only had a "free" press!

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09:52 AM on 09/21/2011

Sorry, not a big deal or huge surprise !!

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sayrock

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02:15 AM on 09/21/2011

Reminds me of some of the great gifts made from recyclable materials at the Goddess of Garbage website:

www.goddessofgarbage.com

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alyseven

Religion is the root of all evil.

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12:23 AM on 09/21/2011

I knew exactly what it was because I do the same project with the 3 year-old I babysit. We hang ours on the wall though.

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kering

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11:01 PM on 09/20/2011

Well, it's paper and spray paint, so i wouldn't have that candle so close, and you can't really put anything on it can you?

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ABQ-Mike

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10:17 PM on 09/20/2011

What did they use the toilet paper for?

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Ferdinand Berkhof

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07:48 AM on 09/21/2011

What do you do with toilet paper?

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Tigerama

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10:08 PM on 09/20/2011

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!!

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henrypapillon

Mitt--free up the last 9 years' taxes

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09:46 PM on 09/20/2011

Of course I'll believe it. I recognized it the moment I saw it. We used to raise rabbits for laboratory uses. It is all made from reconstituted rabbit sh**.

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gclafontaine

Sand is a small price to pay for sandlessness.

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09:45 PM on 09/20/2011

I was going to guess unused carnivals.

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henrypapillon

Mitt--free up the last 9 years' taxes

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09:47 PM on 09/20/2011

Used condoms.

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frank day

Republican = FAIL

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09:18 PM on 09/20/2011

That is utterly amazing. Well done. Beyond words. Astounding.

Simply Phenomenal.

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Just My Thoughts 2011

Life is but a walking shadow

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08:58 PM on 09/20/2011

Oh my word....WAY TOO MUCH WORK!

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phoebequeen

I blame the dog

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08:38 PM on 09/20/2011

This is a pretty site. Very artsy fartsy. Oh, and the runner is nice too. Good ideas for kids crafts too.

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fishinwithtom

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08:20 PM on 09/20/2011

Use paper towel rolls for the vines and toilet paper rolls for the flowers. Gives a nice variance-

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