# DIY Paper Twine Gift Wrap is More Special with Personal Touches and Finishes By Meghan Young | Published 2015-02-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-twine References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-paper-twine-from-crepe-paper-DIY/) Although tissue paper is often used to cushion a gift, this DIY paper twine project shows that it can also be used on the outside to finish it. A simple project that is fun and affordable, the tissue paper twine adds that special touch to [gift wrap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-chat-wrap) that is personal and crafty. Since ready-made paper twine can be expensive, do-it-yourselfers are often finding ways to cut the cost without sacrificing style. This homemade project does just that in a way that is pretty as well. All a person needs is a [empty toilet paper roll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forevr-roll), a drill and, of course, tissue paper. The drill rolls the tissue tightly to create the paper twine easily and efficiently. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Paper Twine:** Creating paper twine from tissue paper is a trending DIY project that adds a personal touch to gift wrapping. - **Cost-effective Gift Wrapping:** There is a rising trend of finding cost-effective alternatives to ready-made paper twine for gift wrapping. - **Crafty and Personalized Gift Wrap:** The trend of adding personal and crafty touches to gift wrapping is growing, with DIY paper twine being a popular choice. ### Who This Affects Most - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can leverage the trend of creating paper twine from tissue paper to offer DIY craft kits or specialized tools. - **Gift and Stationery:** The gift and stationery industry can capitalize on the trend of cost-effective gift wrapping by offering affordable alternatives to expensive paper twine. - **DIY and Home Improvement:** The DIY and home improvement sector can tap into the trend of crafty and personalized gift wrap by providing tutorials, tools, and materials for creating DIY paper twine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Soluble Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-gift-wrap.md) - [Eco-Friendly Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolvable-gift-wrap.md) - [Confetti-Filled Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-wrapping-paper.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Festively Painted Toilet Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bim-bam-boo-jingle-rolls-toilet-paper.md) - [Sustainable Biomaterial Gift Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomaterilal-gift-wrap.md) - [Tube-Free Toilet Paper Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubeless-toilet-paper.md) - [Rice Straw Tissue Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-size-tissue-box.md) - [Cinnamon Bun-Scented Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-6.md)