upcycle those gift wrappings

A Blog I follow posted theirs (Links included)  but I found or though of a few of my own

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Make Tags for gifts

13 clever ways to reuse tissue paper

Loved this idea from the above to make Stained Glass jars– looks nice with candle inside

There’s also Party Poppers, decoupage bowls, and making flowers & pom poms and even an advent calendar

You can also lightly dye clothes with it. How to Dye Fabric With Tissue Paper (I Made It at TechShop!)

Dyeing Silk Scarves with Spectra Art Tissue

Moments of Mommyhood: Tissue Paper Egg Dyeing  (find more I looked up on Bing for Tissue paper dyeing and How to dye with tissue paper

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What to do with Leftover wrapping paper (or what you unwrapped)

Love this one.. use it to accent the inside of your Medicine cabinet or your book case use as liner.

Still have a large roll, hang it for this kiddos to draw on

2 things you can do if you have a shredder… Use it for packing away ornaments and so on or use it as confetti

There’s even a couple for what you can do with the roll

 

Use it to

  • write  letter  to someone,
  • make your own COLORFUL handmade paper
  • make Party Invitations
  • decorate a cigar box or wrap it around a pringles can, coffee can etc to use as a gift
  • Same box or cans but for you as a centerpiece (you can stash stuff in or use as a bank
  • Make money envelopes for holidays and birthdays
  • place settings and name card.
  • cut to 12×12 or smaller squares and use for origami
  • make ornaments
  • party Loot bags
  • Use to make Programs (like for a recital)
  • How to Make a Paper Fortune Teller: 15 Steps

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GIFT BAGS

you can recycle them to be covers for school text books

How to Recycle Gift Bags | RecycleNation

Creative Ideas to Reuse Gift Bags and Make Other Useful Things

How to Recycle Gift Cards & Gift Wrap | Earth911.com

https://earth911.com/recycling-guide/how-to-recycle-gift-cards-gift-wrap

Yes. Gift boxes are often accepted by curbside recycling programs. Gift bags are a little more difficult to recycle, but you should be able to find a drop-off location that accepts them. Also see if your community has recycling events for collection of holiday decorations and similar items.

Pinecone flowers…

Gotta love being able to upcycle nature for something other than head or scents.

Make these beautiful pine cone flowers not only a centerpiece (or part) for Thanksgiving but they’ll be a conversation starter!