DIY Twist Ties

by leanneja on March 7, 2012 · 57 comments

I saw some of the cutest twist ties at the craft store last week.
I decided it would be simple enough to make DIY twist ties.
So I gathered my supplies and got to work (I had everything on hand so they were free.)

I cut the paper 4 3/4″ long and a little over 1/4″ wide.

I used 26 gauge wire and cut it the same length as the paper.

Then I stuck double sided tape to the back side of the paper and peeled the protective cover off.

I stuck the wire to the tape.
Edited: The tape I used is Terrifically Tacky Tape (it’s on a roll) by Provo Craft. You can find it on-line and in most craft stores. It comes thin so it doesn’t have to be cut.

Then put the other paper on top.
I love this tape. It’s mega sticky.

Aren’t they fun? I love how they turned out.

You can make them out of any paper for any occasion.

I’m going to be making dozens of these for gift giving. Are you going to try your hand at DIY twist ties?

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Suzanne March 7, 2012 at 9:13 pm: Those are adorable!!! What a great idea!
I’d love to make some of those!
Suzanne
Angien24 March 7, 2012 at 10:31 pm: Those are adorable! What’s the brand of tape you used? Did you have to cut the width to make it as thin as the paper strips or is it sold that thin?
Thanks!
Angie
Lisa March 7, 2012 at 11:47 pm: Could this be done with fabric instead of paper so they could be reused more often? What brand of tape do you use?
Lorraine March 8, 2012 at 4:44 am: ingenious Love this idea.
Gwen @ Gwenny Penny March 8, 2012 at 5:38 am: Love this, Leanne! Also curious to know what kind of tape you used.
Anne McGuire March 8, 2012 at 5:49 am: I thought it was fabric at first, great idea. I was wondering what kind of tape you used also.
leanneja March 8, 2012 at 7:41 am: Oops! I guess I should have told you what tape I used. It’s called Terrifically Tacky Tape (on a roll) by Provo Craft. You can order it on-line or find it in almost any craft store. It comes that thin so it doesn’t have to be cut.
Sarah March 8, 2012 at 10:53 am: Really neat idea and I love the patterned paper you used. Thanks for the tutorial! – Sarah @ Repeat Crafter Me
Amanda Jones (@creativendeavor) March 8, 2012 at 12:24 pm: Oh my heck!! These are so cute!! I love them so much!! What a great idea!!You go girl!!
Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple March 8, 2012 at 12:31 pm: This is genius!!!! I love this!
Vanessa March 8, 2012 at 5:03 pm: Love, love, love this! Very smart and innovative! I love your choice of papers too. Really eye-catching!
Jessi @ PracticallyFunctional March 9, 2012 at 8:21 am: Those are so CUTE! What an innovative idea, I love it.
Beth @ Flair-For-Home March 10, 2012 at 6:27 am: How CUTE! I am visiting via Serenity Now Blog. Love this idea! Thank you for sharing!!! Best To You, Beth
TheBargainBabe March 10, 2012 at 4:30 pm: Also stopping by from SerenityNow.

I had no idea someone could make their own twisty ties. This opens up an entirely new world for me. Planning my youngest son’s 2nd bday party and will use old kids BOOK PAGES as the paper for making twisty ties for the goody bags. Love it!
Tamara @ Etcetorize March 11, 2012 at 7:40 am: What a smart idea! A great way to use up little scraps up paper. I’d love for you to stop by Etcetorize to share your awesome tutorial at the Make it Great linky party (http://etcetorize.blogspot.com) It starts tonight~
April March 12, 2012 at 3:19 pm: Love this idea! They are so cute and easy to make and I am always losing those darn things anyway!
Rachel March 12, 2012 at 6:04 pm: What a fun idea! I think these might have to make it onto some goodie plates!
Elena at `A Casarella March 13, 2012 at 7:32 am: Brilliant! Sometimes the best (and cutest) ideas are the simplest. I’m totally doing this. (And pinning it
~Elena
`A Casarella
Mandy March 13, 2012 at 10:36 am: Wonderful idea!!!!

I’d love it if you shared this at a party I have going on at Project Queen!

Already a follower on of your blog .
Michelle March 14, 2012 at 1:15 am: What a great idea, very cute and handy. I am always looking for these things!
Natasha March 14, 2012 at 10:25 am: so so cute!!! Your newest follower!!!

I would love it if you could share this on my link party – Serenity Saturday
http://serenityyou.blogspot.com/search/label/Serenity%20Saturday

Natasha xxx
Q @ JAQS March 14, 2012 at 12:32 pm: Such a wonderful idea. This is a great way to personalize any gift

Love for you to share it at my Linky Party -
http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/03/made-by-me-22-linky-party-and-features.html
Alison March 14, 2012 at 2:54 pm: Leanne! This idea is so incredibly clever!!! I love it… twisty ties are so much more fun when they are bright and colorful!
Katie March 14, 2012 at 6:38 pm: OH MY GOODNESS….this is soo stinkin awesome!! so clever and soo simple! I would be beyond THRILLED if you shared this at my link party thats going on right now and perhaps if you like what you see become a new follower! Following you VIA LINKY FOLLOWERS
http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/03/homemade-by-you-4.html
Diane InMyOwnStyle March 15, 2012 at 5:50 am: I love projects like this. These are so cute and could be used in so many ways. What is really nice is that the supplies needed to make then I already have on hand.
Jonie @ Just Between Friends March 15, 2012 at 10:08 am: How fun are these! I am totally going to have to make some now. Thanks for the tutorial!
Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker March 16, 2012 at 6:45 am: I’ve got some bits of scrapbook paper that are calling my name now! How clever – thanks for sharing such a wonderful tutorial!
Found you on Home Is Where My Story Begins – newest Linky follower. Would love for you to come by for a visit!
wendiwinn March 21, 2012 at 4:00 pm: yeah. that’s pretty genius. great idea! thanks for sharing!
Trish @ Uncommon March 21, 2012 at 4:02 pm: This is such a great idea! Love it!

Take care,

Trish
Jenny March 21, 2012 at 4:47 pm: I love these! {And you can make them longer for your very own wired paper ribbon} Thank you for sharing!
Lauren March 21, 2012 at 5:28 pm: Love this! I will sure be making some for holiday treats when I make some!
April March 21, 2012 at 6:34 pm: Love them!! I will be making some!
Heidi @ Buttons and Butterflies March 21, 2012 at 10:01 pm: Genius!!!! Thanks for the tip!!!
Staci March 21, 2012 at 10:46 pm: Leanne you are amazing! I am so making me some.
Donna March 22, 2012 at 5:12 am: Wow! When I am in need of a twist tie I can never find one around the house. Thanks for sharing this super tip! I have all the supplies at home so I will be stocking up. Cheers! Hope you have a great day!
JeJeweled March 22, 2012 at 7:59 am: Love these! So cute.
Tori March 22, 2012 at 8:06 am: These are fantastic! I use twist ties all the time and never once thought about making them myself. I’ll be making myself some cute ties. Thank you!
SueTiger March 22, 2012 at 9:58 am: I am addicted to making these. I have a jar of about 200. They look so pretty sitting on my sewing table. I found it easier to cut 12″ strips 1/2″ wide and put the tape/wire on half and fold over. I then cut the strip into 3 4″ pieces.
Edna MacLeod March 22, 2012 at 11:10 am: Leanne…………Thank You for this “Awesome” idea……….I am going to use them for my Cake Bite Business as a way to advertise………Love it!
Shelene March 22, 2012 at 12:26 pm: i was going through a braiding phase and i made something like this sometime ago except the ones i made were out of fabric and i used them to wrap the elastic on the end of my braids….
Jayma March 22, 2012 at 9:25 pm: Oh my word, how clever are these?!?! Found you from Every Creative Endeavor.
HawaiianLibrarian March 23, 2012 at 2:49 pm: OMG! This is so awesomely clever. I wonder if washi tape will work, also? Mahalo so much for sharing.
Ilana Graf March 27, 2012 at 8:41 pm: Fantastic DIY project. Very innovative and useful for all types of things. Thank you!
Shannon(8foot6) March 31, 2012 at 4:07 am: These are really adorable!!!!! I am sticking a pin in it!

I can’t wait to package up something sweet!
melissa*320 sycamore April 11, 2012 at 7:29 am: so cute. I think I could actually make these!!
gina love April 11, 2012 at 3:18 pm: making the world more beautiful one trash bag at a time! seriously way too cute! i will be doing this. thanks for sharing.
Marilyn April 13, 2012 at 7:59 am: I’m visiting from 320*Sycamore. Thanks for editing your post to tell us about the tape you use. I’ve been using Scotch double-sided tape, and haven’t been happy with it. (Very UNsticky!) I’ll check this out. Cute idea!
Siobhan April 13, 2012 at 11:45 pm: I LOVE these. I use twist ties for so many different things. I can’t wait to make these. Thank you so much for the cute idea.
Su-sieee! Mac May 5, 2012 at 9:15 am: Oh, Lady! I can do this. Thanks for the idea and the instructions. You rock!
Abi Hunter May 14, 2012 at 4:03 am: I love these! i had a go myself, pictures on my blog http://abimakes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/diy-twist-ties.html
Missy Allaire June 23, 2012 at 9:29 am: Just saw these….so super cute!
Mich July 22, 2012 at 2:04 pm: This is so clever! cute little idea for bake sales, etc.
Sharon December 28, 2012 at 4:19 pm: Have you tried fabric? It wouldn’t ripe like the paper and would be reuseable
Sharon December 28, 2012 at 4:23 pm: Sorry meant rip lol
Bina February 7, 2013 at 1:03 am: These are so cute!! I’m going to try this with washi tape. I just got my hands on my first-ever washi tape.. There is none available in Pakistan so I got a friend to bring me some from the US Cheers!