10 Ways to Use: Newsprint

Newsprint and book pages are really very versatile elements to work with.  Here are lots of ideas showing different ways to use newsprint and/or book pages.

 

1. As a background:

 

 

Photo from:  http://paperiesweetness.blogspot.com/2012/09/vintage-cafe.html

 

Photo from:  http://mylittleshoebox.typepad.com/my-little-shoebox/2012/09/vintage-shop-joy.html 

 

 

2.  As an embellishment

Photo from:  http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2012/04/enjoy.html

 

Photo from:  http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/2012/07/11/put-a-bird-on-it/

 

 

3.  Create a flower:

Photo from:  http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/11/diy-faux-curled-rosewood-wreath-made.html

 

Photo from:  http://www.sarahortega.com/2011/10/diy-gift-boxes.html

 

 

4.  Pleated

Photo from:  http://debssimpletreasures.blogspot.com/2012/10/catered-crop-quickfire-spotlight.html

 

 

Photo from:  http://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself/fabric-paper-projects/stylish-projects-from-vintage-books/#page=8

 

 

5.  Punched or die cut shapes

Photo from:  http://want2scrapco.blogspot.com/2012/04/pure-joy.html

 

Photo from:  http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2010/11/holiday-crafting-with-book-pages.html

 

Photo from:  http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/muse_and_amuse/2012/05/special-day-justrite-may-release-day-3.html

 

 

6.  Gift bags or gift wrap:

Photo from:  http://littleyellowbicycle.typepad.com/my-blog/2012/07/another-cha-peek-plus-a-project-from-biker-chick-shanna-vineyard-featuring-the-escape.html

 

Photo from:  http://lorihairston.blogspot.com/2012/05/just-bee-cause-at-cutting-cafe.html

 

Photo from:  http://trash2treasure.wordpress.com/2010/07/04/boxes-covered-with-old-book-pages/

 

Photo from:   http://kenh14.vn/made-by-teens/goi-qua-de-thuong-chi-trong-5-201253185722405.chn

 

7.  Holiday Decor & Ornaments

Photo from:  http://sweetsomethingdesign.blogspot.com/2009/12/vintage-christmas.html

 

Photo from:  http://joyworks-shopgirl.blogspot.com/2010/11/home-for-holidays.html

 

Photo from:  http://fleamarketstylemag.blogspot.com/2010/12/guest-blogger-post-using-vintage-papers.html

 

Photo from:  http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com/sassy_sweet_notes/2010/12/handmade-star-ornamentsand-then-some.html

 

Photo from:  http://www.themerrymagpievintage.com/2010/10/paper-bag-wreath-halloween-version.html#

 

 

8.  Everyday Decor:

Photo from:  http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/diy-printed-paper-garlands

 

Photo from:  http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2009/06/newspaper-basket.html 

 

Photo from:  http://efemera-ink.blogspot.com/2009/08/more-dik-diks.html

 

 

9.  Stamped

Photo from:  http://craftygrldesigns.blogspot.com/2012/06/my-first-cover.html

 

 

Photo from:  http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/2012/07/17/always-thinking-of-you/

 

Photo from:  http://touchofcreation.blogspot.com/2012/08/10-minute-craft-dash.html

 

 

10.  Embossed & Stamped or Stamped & Embossed

Photo from:  http://scrapperia.blogspot.com/2011/12/jetzt-muss-es-aber-reichen.html#

 

Photo from:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2012/04/justrite-friday-challenge-2-new-background-stamps.html

 

Whenever we do these articles, we always find fun things that don’t just fit into a category.  So here is some more random inspiration using newsprint or book pages:

Photo from:  http://janethopkins.typepad.com/its_all_in_the_details/2012/04/oragami-paper-bows.html

 

Photo from:  http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2011/03/crown-newspaper-art-inspired-by-ballard.html

 

Photo from:  http://www.mandipidy.com/2010/11/tutorial-book-page-necklace.html

 

Photo from:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/97607901/upcycled-dictionary-art-print-piano-on?

 

Photo from:  http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/07/22/diy-storybook-paper-roses/