Handicrafts with newspaper
If you have old paper newspapers lying around the house and don’t know what to do with them, there are many creative ways to use them. Here’s a great idea: make papier mache. With paper mache, you can create decorative elements for parties, masks or even small containers. To do this, mix water and white glue to create a paste, cut newspapers into strips and dip them into the mixture. Then place the strips on a balloon or mold to form three-dimensional figures. Once dry, you can paint and decorate your creations. Plus, newsprint is perfect for scrapbooking projects. You can cut out headlines, words and phrases to create collages, cards or art journal pages. You can also use the full pages as backgrounds for your creations, bringing a vintage and original style.
Baskets with newspaper
Another amazing idea is to create baskets out of newspaper. You can use them to prepare gift baskets or for any other purpose. To do this, separate the pages of the newspaper and pull out a page. Make a 4-centimeter-wide fold and continue folding every four centimeters until you have a long strip 4 centimeters thick. Then place some strips vertically and others horizontally and weave them together. Continue weaving until you get the desired size for the base of the basket. Once you have the base ready, bend the strips at 90 degrees and continue weaving. The result will be an amazing basket made of newspaper.
Newspaper flowers
If you want to create beautiful flowers, you can use sheets of newspaper. Roll out a sheet of newspaper and use a plate to draw a circle. Cut it out and then cut the circle into a spiral shape. Roll the spiral of paper on itself, starting at the outside tip and taking into account that the bend goes downwards. When you get to the end, put white glue on the base so the flower doesn’t open. You’ll be amazed at the beauty you can achieve with these newspaper flowers.
Wrap gifts in newspaper
An original and eco-friendly way to wrap gifts is to use newspaper. You can use full pages or cut out strips and shapes to create a unique design. Combine newsprint with natural rope and decorative elements such as dried leaves or flowers to give it a rustic and elegant touch. This option is not only environmentally friendly, but also adds a personal touch to your gift packages.
Clean windows with newspaper
Newspapers are great for cleaning windows and mirrors. Use a crumpled sheet of newspaper and mix water with a little white vinegar for best results. The paper absorbs moisture without leaving lint, leaving surfaces shiny and streak-free. You will be surprised at the results you can achieve with this simple technique.
Use newspaper in the garden
Newspaper can also be useful in the garden. You can use newspapers as biodegradable planters for your plants. By cutting strips of newspaper and using them to line the inside of a mold, such as a vase or bowl, you can create homemade planters. Fill these planters with soil and plant your seeds. As the newspaper breaks down, it will facilitate root growth and you can transplant the seedling directly into the planter or into the ground. Use newspaper to get a green and healthy garden.
Composting with newspaper
If you have a pile of old newspapers, you can use them to make compost. Newsprint is rich in carbon, which helps balance the nitrogen content of kitchen and garden waste. Shred newspapers into small pieces to speed up their decomposition. This will help you get rich, nutritious compost for your garden.
