Despite the vast quantity of digital material we read there's nothing like a shiny glossy printed magazine is there? But what do you do when you finally decide to get rid of your stockpile? Don't throw them in the recycling because there are some very crafty ways to use old magazines.
1 Magazine Gift Bags
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Don't buy gift bags. Make your own.
2 Don't Have a Bow?
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You can make one out of magazine pages
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3 Subway Art
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Paste your favorite inspirational words and phrases cut from magazines to make a motivation board.
4 Art Vase
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Make your own unique piece of art.
5 Recycled Magazine Basket
Via calico: recycled magazine basket
Time to get weaving.
6 Confetti Magazine Bowl
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You need patience to tear up the magazine pages into confetti pieces.
7 Heart-shaped Dish
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The link will take you to a tutorial on how to roll magazine pages which will help you with many of these crafts.
8 DIY Art
Via Art Wall Evolution
Just strips of magazine glued to a canvas
9 Party Balls
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A great way to make cheap party decorations.
10 Collage
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This looks more difficult than it really is.
11 DIY Wreath
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so easy and so effective.
12 Photo Frame
13 Woven Basket
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That's quite an amazing way to use old magazines.
14 Rolled Paper Wreath
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Stick a mirror in - yes?
15 Coasters
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You can never have too many coasters - right?
16 Silhouette Art
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Oh boy, clever.
17 Magazine Bowls
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Love the star shape.
18 Paper Ewer
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What a wonderful shape.
19 Lidded Boxes
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Great for storing all sorts of things.
20 Picture Frame
Via Main Ingredient Monday-20 Magazine Projects
I love pictures in homemade frames. They seem to have a little extra dose of love.
21 Another Wreath
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I prefer the look of this one over the earlier one.
22 Balloon Vase
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Another one of the great crafts that starts with a blown up balloon and finishes with a popped balloon.
23 Paper Roses
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Pretty aren't they?
24 Stack Stools
Via Recycled Magazines Crafts: Stack Stools
How very clever.
25 Statement Paper Bead Bib Necklace
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Did you think paper beads were just for junior high? think again.
26 Square Coasters
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Another super coaster idea.
27 Envelopes
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What a great excuse to send a letter.
28 Round Coasters
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Yeah - you guessed it - you can make circular coasters too.
29 Paper Curtain
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Made from strings of paper beads.
30 Mirror
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A truly unique piece of décor.
31 Magazine Dish
Via Crafts & Activities | Babble
Love the Middle Eastern feel to this shape.
This magazine dish is an easy and creative way to use old magazines that would otherwise be discarded. This craft is inspired by Middle Eastern design, giving it a unique and interesting look. It is perfect for holding small items like jewelry, keys, or coins.
To make the dish, start by cutting out a circle from a magazine page. Then, fold the circle in half and make small cuts along the sides. Fold each piece outward to make a petal shape. Keep doing this until the entire circle is filled with petals.
Next, use a hot glue gun to attach the petals to each other. Make sure to leave some space in the middle for the dish. Once the glue has dried, you can use a paintbrush to apply a coat of Mod Podge to the dish. This will help preserve it and make it water-resistant.
Finally, you can decorate the dish with colorful beads, sequins, or other embellishments. Once the decorations are attached, you can use the dish to store small items. This craft is great for all ages and can be adapted to suit any style. Whether you want a modern or a traditional look, this magazine dish is sure to add a unique touch to any home.
32 Wristlet
Via Magazine Wristlet - PURSES, BAGS, ...
Makes quite a statement doesn't it?
33 Starburst Clock
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Time to get crafting.
Are you inspired to have a go at your glossies and turn them into something useful or pretty?
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