ReTP - Reusable Toilet Paper for the Conservative Conservationist!

A few years ago I had a light bulb moment when trying to think of a Father's Day present for my Dad.  I was on a tight budget, but I came up with something I knew he would get a kick out of.

Introducing ReTP:

• First, knit up a roll of toilet paper with some yarn scraps.  I used the pattern Toilet Paper, by Anna Hrachovec, on Ravelry.com.  I also used an empty toilet paper roll to put inside and help it keep it's shape.

• Then, I had fun and took pictures of different 'uses' for it using my husband and stepdaughter as models.  My stepson was amused by the idea, but balked at the idea of having himself photographed.

• Next, I made marketing pamphlet.  (My father is the engineer and manufacturer of the LeakAlertor, a leak detection device you install on toilets, so this appealed to his business mentality as well as the gross humor of most men).  

Here's the marketing pamphlet:

Front

Back

• The next step was to create an Employee Memo to hang in the bathroom of my father's business:

• A few days after sending out the above documents (laminated at Staples for super cheap to make a greater impression), and the knitted ReTP, I mailed out a safety recall:

So there you have it!  It was a great father's day present, did not cost much except for the time, was incredibly fun to put together, and made a big impact!  It's also a great idea for a gag gift!  I remember one time Nic and I told my grandmother in all seriousness that there was a toilet paper shortage, and taught her a way to conserve toilet paper by using only one square (something Nic learned during his time in the Army as a joke) - maybe one day I'll find a youtube video or something to show it.

If you are not able to read the print in the photos, even when clicking on the photo to enlarge it, then go HERE to find the plain text found on the marketing pamphlet, employee memo, and recall notice.

BONUS!  No more problems with fingers poking through your toilet paper!!

Relevant Scripture:

John 6:12

When they had all had enough to eat [ReTP], he said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted."

(Verse changed to reflect what I believe Jesus' true thoughts would be on ReTP)

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Michelle