What to do with scrap paper

Before sending your paper goods off to recycling heaven, check out our ideas for upcycling your remnants into cool creations.

They’re every crafters dirty little secret – paper scraps. Whether you store yours in a drawer, toss them in a bag, or have a giant pile growing on your desk, paper scraps can feel like an insurmountable mountain of disorganization. But they can be useful – after all, why would…

Making paper by hand at home can be a pretty simple process. It's also a fantastic way to use up your old receipts, scrap papers, junk mail, and copy paper that you were about to throw in the recycling bin, and instead create a thing of glorious handmade beauty. Have those&n

Pin It We all have paper scraps! No matter what we create... layouts, tags and more. Instead of throwing them away, let's see what othe...

Inundated with scraps of cardstock but can't seem to part with them? Put all of the scraps from your American Crafts 12 x 12 Cardstock Packs and more to good use by making colorful card bases. Here's how...

I'm always on the lookout for new ways to gussy up a blank canvas. In fact, I shared one last week in my easy DIY painted canvas post. When I saw this tutorial on Our

How to use scrap paper from magazines and catalogs to make arty holiday cards. Great way to upcycle!

24 different uses for shredded paper ensures your private information doesn't end up in the wrong hands and gives you creative ways to recycle scrap paper.

Learn how to make paper flowers in less than 5 minutes! Fold and cut paper to make beautiful kirigami flowers in the same way you make paper snowflakes! It's such a fun and easy paper craft for spring, summer, or anytime.

I have a problem…I save wayyyy too much scrap paper I have leftover from projects. I know that one day I’ll use it, but it just builds up!! I decided yesterday that I’d use some o…