Repurpose A Toilet Paper Wall Holder Into Decorative Plant Decor

Have you ever been in awe of a moss wall piece of hanging art that left you wondering how to incorporate this unique type of decor into your home? These lush decorative items take greenery and bring it to the next level by using preserved moss to create visual art. However, these earthy pieces come at a cost and are known to be expensive, with some variations clocking in at $80 per square foot. Instead of saving up for one of these pieces, you can make your own with an item you may already have on hand. All you need is a toilet paper wall holder, and you can use it as the base for DIY plant decor. You can hang it anywhere in the house for a fraction of the price of commercial pieces.

While the visual aesthetics of moss wall art are clear, there are some additional benefits of incorporating it into your space. For example, unlike other types of greenery, moss wall art made from an old toilet paper wall holder requires no maintenance, like watering or replacing soil. Using greenery and plants as decor is an excellent way to fill dead wall space, and this specific DIY project requires minimal materials to get started. You'll need the toilet paper wall holder, your choice of preserved moss, a hot glue gun and glue, and your chosen method to hang the new decor on the wall. If you don't have any old items on hand, you can purchase products like the Beeveer Modern Floating Honeycomb Toilet Paper Holder online.

One of the perks of repurposing a toilet paper wall holder into a DIY hanging plant decor is that you can assemble it similarly to other types of moss wall art projects. You'll want to start by cleaning the toilet paper holder if it's been on the wall (or stuffed in the back of a closet in storage) by wiping it down with a general-purpose cleaner. While cleaning the holder, this is a good time to plug in the hot glue gun to let it warm up. No hot glue gun? No worries — you can use Liquid Nails Clear Silicone Adhesive as an alternative. As well, prepare your moss by tearing it into smaller sections to make it easier to work with — and make the moss you have on hand go farther. Apply hot glue to the solid sections of the wall holder and apply the moss directly to the glue. You can use tweezers or the back of a paintbrush to press the moss into the glue while helping protect your hands from coming in contact with the hot glue.

Continue adding pieces of moss until you have the desired amount of greenery. You can apply moss to just the edges of the holder and keep an open look in each section, or keep your moss in larger pieces and completely fill the interior portions. When you're satisfied with the final look, set your new decorative piece aside and let the hot glue dry for at least 24 hours before putting it on display.

Even if you have an old toilet paper wall holder on hand, you don't have to settle for its outdated, worn look when customizing your own decorative piece from it. For example, if you're working with a wooden holder, grab some stain and change up the color before adding the preserved moss. A dark, earthy tone is a great way to create a natural blend with the greenery. You can also combine different types of moss in the project as a way to enhance the texture and dimension of the piece's final look. Use reindeer moss if you want to incorporate fun colors, and a variant like pillow moss if you want a realistic look to the wall art. Play with various moss placement possibilities before adhering to pinpoint the ideal design.

Another way to spice up the appearance is to break out from using just preserved moss and add other decorative elements. You can also hot glue wooden sticks or small stones to the holder or the moss to make the piece look more realistic and unique. Once you're finished with this DIY upcycle, use any leftover toilet paper rolls to create even more home decor that you can say is individual to your space.