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
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Photo from: http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/2012/07/11/put-a-bird-on-it/
3. Create a flower:
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Photo from: http://www.sarahortega.com/2011/10/diy-gift-boxes.html
4. Pleated
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5. Punched or die cut shapes
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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://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:
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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
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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:
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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/
Thank you for your wonderful ideas for an “ole” brain. lol I did share. very clever and talented.