--- title: "33 Crafty Ways to Use Old Magazines ..." description: "Magazine Gift Bags; Don't Have a Bow?; Subway Art; Art Vase; Recycled Magazine Basket; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/crafty-ways-to-use-old-magazines/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 33 Crafty Ways to Use Old Magazines ... 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 ![handbag,art,pattern,fashion accessory,textile,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ir/gd/mu5lo_handbag_art_pattern_fashion-accessory_textile_600x584.jpg) Via [{Tutorial Tuesday} Magazine & Paper ...](https://www.thegunnysack.com/tutorial-tuesday-magazine-paper-gift/?showComment=1321541809835) Don't buy gift bags. Make your own. ## 2. Don't Have a Bow? ![art,origami,petal,origami paper,art paper,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ej/v5/pj30q_art_origami_petal_origami-paper_art-paper_443x1024.jpg) Via [23 Tricks To Take The ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/how-to-take-the-stress-out-of-wrapping-gifts?bfpi) You can make one out of magazine pages ## 3. Subway Art _ Via Subway word art: a DIY ..._ Paste your favorite inspirational words and phrases cut from magazines to make a motivation board. ## 4. Art Vase ![art,vase,lighting,bead,glass,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xa/qr/osh30_art_vase_lighting_bead_glass_407x543.jpg) Via [30 Genius Things to Make ...](https://stylecaster.com/cool-things-to-make-with-old-magazines/) Make your own unique piece of art. ## 5. Recycled Magazine Basket ![art,patchwork,textile,quilt,quilting,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s3/az/s0jtm_art_patchwork_textile_quilt_quilting_300x400.jpg) Via [calico: recycled magazine basket](http://cally-cruze.blogspot.com/2009/06/recycled-magazine-basket.html) Time to get weaving. ## 6. Confetti Magazine Bowl ![art,fashion accessory,shape,jewellery,bead,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/eh/uh/tye0b_art_fashion-accessory_shape_jewellery_bead_471x474.jpg) Via [Confetti Magazine Bowl - Think ...](https://thinkcrafts.com/) You need patience to tear up the magazine pages into confetti pieces. ## 7. Heart-shaped Dish ![spiral,fashion accessory,art,jewellery,bead,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mc/rx/tfvrq_spiral_fashion-accessory_art_jewellery_bead_300x300.jpg) Via [Things to Make From Magazine ...](https://savedbylovecreations.com/2011/12/heart-dish-from-magazine-pages.html) 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 ![art,textile,bed sheet,pattern,material,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ms/n1/m0jt9_art_textile_bed-sheet_pattern_material_600x635.jpg) Via [Art Wall Evolution](https://goo.gl/LODgm9) Just strips of magazine glued to a canvas ## 9. Party Balls ![flower,leaf,butterfly,invertebrate,VAANII,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ur/uz/a5ipy_flower_leaf_butterfly_invertebrate_vaanii_543x876.jpg) Via [Mark Montano: PARTY BALLS!](http://www.markmontano.com/2012/06/party-balls.html) A great way to make cheap party decorations. ## 10. Collage ![color,blue,wall,painting,modern art,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l5/rt/rayb9_color_blue_wall_painting_modern-art_387x484.jpg) Via [Make a Mod Podge Silhouette ...](http://tatertotsandjello.com/2011/07/summer-social-guest-project-make-mod.html) This looks more difficult than it really is. ## 11. DIY Wreath ![wreath,christmas decoration,art,petal,bead,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ll/mx/ezfph_wreath_christmas-decoration_art_petal_bead_600x600.jpg) Via [michele made me: Series 6: ...](http://www.michelemademe.com/2011/06/series-6-box-chain-5-paper-wreath.html) so easy and so effective. ## 12. Photo Frame ![advertising,modern art,book,honey,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cv/c6/tt97u_advertising_modern-art_book_honey_309x309.jpg) Via [35 New Uses For Old ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/chanelparks/awesome-magazine-newspaper-crafts?bfpi) ## 13. Woven Basket ![wheel,fashion accessory,glass,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m9/my/z1gi1_wheel_fashion-accessory_glass_453x640.jpg) Via [.....](https://www.flickr.com/photos/40925099@N04/4558395441/in/set-72157621787822657) That's quite an amazing way to use old magazines. ## 14. Rolled Paper Wreath ![art,circle,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fn/nl/t3h9m_art_circle_300x400.jpg) Via [sol y sombra: December 2009](http://sonenskadu.blogspot.com/2009_12_01_archive.html) Stick a mirror in - yes? ## 15. Coasters ![art,fashion accessory,mosaic,pure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/b5/cg/b68qs_art_fashion-accessory_mosaic_pure_540x363.jpg) Via [How To: Make Recycled Magazine ...](https://goo.gl/s6w7IM) You can never have too many coasters - right? ## 16. Silhouette Art ![finger,fashion accessory,hand,nail,crayon,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x9/bq/gux47_finger_fashion-accessory_hand_nail_crayon_600x399.jpg) Via [How to Upcycle Old Magazines ...](https://www.brit.co/magazine-wall-art/) Oh boy, clever. ## 17. Magazine Bowls ![art,fashion accessory,jewellery,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gn/nk/ifkc5_art_fashion-accessory_jewellery_600x496.jpg) Via [Art Teacher Creature: End of ...](http://katiestruk.blogspot.com/2012/07/end-of-year-fun-projects.html) Love the star shape. ## 18. Paper Ewer ![vase,pottery,ceramic,porcelain,art,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bk/sb/jbfi3_vase_pottery_ceramic_porcelain_art_500x700.jpg) Via [How to Make Recycled Paper ...](https://savedbylovecreations.com/2011/09/candy-wrapper-magazine-page-vase.html) What a wonderful shape. ## 19. Lidded Boxes ![money,cash,art,currency,thread,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jg/n4/t0jv6_money_cash_art_currency_thread_394x500.jpg) Via [100 + Ways to Reuse ...](https://www.curbly.com/9136-100-ways-to-reuse-old-magazines) 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 ![color,christmas decoration,wreath,art,flower,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zu/ll/fpzrh_color_christmas-decoration_wreath_art_flower_309x463.jpg) Via [35 New Uses For Old ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/chanelparks/awesome-magazine-newspaper-crafts?sub=2712214_1885316) I prefer the look of this one over the earlier one. ## 22. Balloon Vase ![bead,art,fashion accessory,jewellery,circle,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hz/tt/on18g_bead_art_fashion-accessory_jewellery_circle_500x508.jpg) Via [Magazine Waste Basket · How ...](https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/magazine-waste-basket) Another one of the great crafts that starts with a blown up balloon and finishes with a popped balloon. ## 23. Paper Roses ![color,food,dessert,flavor,cuisine,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h2/qb/czx2d_color_food_dessert_flavor_cuisine_600x805.jpg) Via [reuse. recycle. create. / paper ...](https://pattyschaffer.typepad.com/capture_the_details/2011/01/reuse-recycle-create-paper-roses.html) Pretty aren't they? ## 24. Stack Stools ![art,LSINIAA,Grech,sues,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ug/yq/oh0of_art_lsiniaa_grech_sues_402x750.jpg) Via [Recycled Magazines Crafts: Stack Stools](https://finecraftguild.com/recycled-magazines-crafts-stack-stools/) How very clever. ## 25. Statement Paper Bead Bib Necklace ![jewellery,necklace,fashion accessory,bead,earrings,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wm/wh/y8g8m_jewellery_necklace_fashion-accessory_bead_earrings_570x861.jpg) Via [Items similar to Statement Paper ...](https://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Did you think paper beads were just for junior high? think again. ## 26. Square Coasters ![color,art,painting,picture frame,fes,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oq/wo/jex41_color_art_painting_picture-frame_fes_600x871.jpg) Via [Square Upcycled Green Earth Friendly ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Another super coaster idea. ## 27. Envelopes ![art,paper,pattern,art paper,Vstes,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l5/wo/fb3qp_art_paper_pattern_art-paper_vstes_543x543.jpg) Via [30 Genius Things to Make ...](https://stylecaster.com/cool-things-to-make-with-old-magazines/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral) What a great excuse to send a letter. ## 28. Round Coasters ![spiral,art,circle,dishware,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kn/xz/wp088_spiral_art_circle_dishware_300x300.jpg) Via [Coaster Tutorials: How to Make ...](https://feltmagnet.com/crafts/Handmade-Coaster-Tutorials-Patterns-How-to-Make-Coasters) Yeah - you guessed it - you can make circular coasters too. ## 29. Paper Curtain _ Via What I learned on Wednesday ..._ Made from strings of paper beads. ## 30. Mirror ![room,furniture,shelf,shelving,interior design,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zk/gv/am4pu_room_furniture_shelf_shelving_interior-design_398x600.jpg) Via [7 Ways To Decorate & ...](https://www.homedit.com/7-ways-decorate-diy-newspaper/) A truly unique piece of décor. ## 31. Magazine Dish ![art,fashion accessory,thread,textile,material,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/iw/jq/hk7lb_art_fashion-accessory_thread_textile_material_432x432.jpg) Via [Crafts & Activities | Babble](https://goo.gl/GQmzjR) Love the Middle Eastern feel to this shape. ## 32. Wristlet ![bag,handbag,fashion accessory,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q1/ar/bq6jw_bag_handbag_fashion-accessory_500x361.jpg) Via [Magazine Wristlet - PURSES, BAGS, ...](https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=264531.0) Makes quite a statement doesn't it? ## 33. Starburst Clock ![art,twig,christmas decoration,clock,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sr/fv/wuy6e_art_twig_christmas-decoration_clock_540x405.jpg) Via [DIY - Junk Mail Starburst ...](https://www.happinessisblog.com/happiness-is/2010/02/diy-junk-mail-starburst-clock.html) Time to get crafting. 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