Make a Charming Jewelry Box from an Empty Duct Tape Roll — Easy Upcycle Tutorial

Turn an empty duct tape roll into a small, personalized jewelry box with a few simple supplies. This easy upcycle project is eco-friendly, inexpensive, and customizable — decorate it with burlap, colorful paper, twine, or any embellishments you like. Follow the steps below to create a neat little box perfect for rings, earrings, or keepsakes.

Creating a DIY jewelry box out of a duct tape roll is a fun and creative way to organize your treasures! By upcycling something as simple as a duct tape roll, you can customize your jewelry storage to reflect your personal style. You have a unique and eco-friendly jewelry box that will surely make your accessories sparkle even brighter. Happy crafting!

Finished jewelry box made from an empty duct tape roll.

Materials:

Duct tape

Scissors

Glue gun

Pen

Decorative material (i.e. burlap)

Colorful paper

Twine

Cardboard

Materials laid out for the project.

Steps:

1. Get a duct tape roll that is empty of duct tape.

2. Use the duct tape roll to trace two circles on a piece of cardboard.

Trace the roll to make matching cardboard circles for the base and lid.

3. Cut them out.

Cut cardboard circles for the bottom and the lid.

4. Trace a same-sized circle on a piece of colorful construction paper.

5. Cut that out as well.

6. Put some glue around the rim of one of the pieces of circular cardboard and attach the duct tape roll to it.

Glue the duct tape roll to one cardboard circle to form the box base.

7. Insert the piece of paper, gluing it to the bottom.

Glue colorful paper inside the box for a finished interior bottom.

8. Glue burlap or another decorative material of your choice around the outside of the duct tape roll to decorate it and conceal its true nature.

Wrap and glue decorative material, such as burlap, around the outside.

9. Glue twine in a spiral around the top of the second circle of cardboard, covering it completely. This will be the lid of the jewelry box.

Cover the lid circle with twine in a spiral for texture and interest.

10. Add any embellishment you want to the top of the lid to complete the look.

11. Put your lid on your box, and you are all done.

The finished box with lid — ready to hold jewelry or small keepsakes.

Tips:

• Use a hot glue gun carefully — it speeds assembly and gives a strong bond for fabric and twine.
• Mix and match materials: use ribbon, patterned paper, felt, or lace instead of burlap for a different look.
• If the lid is too loose, add a small strip of foam or double-sided tape inside the lid rim for a snugger fit.