Paper piling up everywhere? There’s no reason to simply sell it off to the local scrap dealer. Get your DIY groove on and use the papers creatively.
1. Cut out flowers and put them on to a string of lights. Drape them across a chest of drawers or an indoor plant.
2. Make things pretty using paper cut-outs — be it a notebook, journal or paper bags.
3. Make additions or ornaments for later decoration — hearts, bows, leaves and flowers.
4. Paper your old lampshade with an eye-catching pattern and create a completely new lighting fixture.
5. Use it to upcycle a variety of home décor items — coasters, toy bins, storage boxes, trays, and even room partitions.
6. Make some stationery. Gift cards, bookmarks, envelopes and bags make for great gifting options.
7. Beautiful scrapbooking paper encased in smart wooden frames creates gorgeous works of art. Or use it to line your photos before getting them framed.
8. Brighten up your child’s play area by creating an accent wall. Make laminated tablemats or bookmarks.
9. Pretty paper buntings will stand out as quick-fix party décor at the next birthday celebration or potluck you host.
10. Make colourful pinwheels and tack to a wall that needs brightening up — the hallway or stairwell.
