Reuse or Re-purpose Resources (aka Trash) – Page 2

Gift Wrapping

  • Reuse large pieces of wrapping paper – fold flat for storing
  • Torn gift wrap and small pieces can be put through a home paper shredder to make decorative filler for gift boxes and bags.  What a nice surprise for your eBay buyers.
  • Reuse bows and ribbons
  • Reuse gift bags
  • Remove wrinkles from tissue paper for reuse by ironing
  • Use Sunday comics for wrapping family gifts
  • Use old road maps for gift wrap (if creases are worn, put tape along them on the back side)
  • Make a gift bag from a paper shopping bag with handles. Cover the store logo with wrapping paper, an old greeting card, or a picture from a magazine, calendar, or catalog.
Old or unwanted CDs

  • Decorate and mail them as a postcard (use regular postage on them)
  • Hot beverage coasters
Plastic Film Canisters

  • Storing change, push pins, paper clips, coins, buttons, saftey or straight pins
  • Storing craft items (great way to store glitter, little star stickers, beads, confetti)
  • Make salt and pepper shakers by drilling holes in the lids of two
  • Pill containers for travel, automobile, or purse
  • Storing watch/jewelry parts
  • Make a small hole in the top of the lid. Put a long ribbon or string through it and tie the ends inside the lid. Decorate the container with stickers and the container can be worn around the neck to store change, a small first aid kit, etc. at the beach or pool.
Old Road Maps

  • Gift wrap (if creases are worn, put tape along them on the back side)
  • Make an envelope — just fold around your card or letter, and seal shut with tape or a sticker
  • School book covers
  • Interesting wall paper for small projects

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