Greate DIY Tissue Box Ideas

Tissue boxes are mass-produced, which means they aren’t usually creative objects. That’s okay because tissue box holders are easy DIY projects. Making a cover for a tissue box is also a great way to experiment with new design ideas. Their flat-sided, simple shape goes well with almost anything, from teapots to pink ponies. For inspiration, here are 15 unique tissue box covers crafted at home.

PLASTIC BAG HOLDER

The opening in the top is perfect for a pop-up plastic bag holder. This works no matter what size or shape your tissue box may be.

BOOKLET STORAGE

Whether you have stacks of manuals, mini-magazines or cookbooks, a tissue box is a great solution for corralling small books.

TOY CAR WASH

This car wash for Hot Wheels & Matchbox cars is just so fun! It's also an awesome storage solution for all those toy cars.

MARSHMALLOW CATAPULT

The teen has been pestering me for a marshmallow gun for ages. I think I'll put her to work on something like this instead — it's less expensive and requires a bit of science & creativity.

CRAFT SUPPLY STORAGE

Just like baby wipes, tissue boxes can be repurposed to store a variety of items. Craft supplies, crayons, small toys — the possibilities are as endless as the mess in our girls' rooms.

DESK ORGANIZER

Organize pens, index cards, and more on your desktop with various sized tissue boxes.

DOLLHOUSE

I remember making shoebox houses when I was a girl, but rectangular tissue boxes work just as well. The difference is, tissue cost a lot less than shoes, and we seem to go through a few more boxes each year.

DRYER LINT TRAP

Keep an empty tissue box in the laundry room for a simple way to dispose of dryer lint. Once it's full, you can toss it, compost it or add it to your next campfire. (Dryer lint burns fast, yo — keep your dryer clean!)