Sofia’s {Ideas}
A Sunday series. A single idea. One of way too many.
If you’ve been here from the beginning, you probably recall me promising, week after week, to show you some examples of how we reuse our newspapers.
10 newspapers hardly seems eco-conscious, you say? Well, I agree. It breaks my heart every time I look at the stack sitting on my dining table. However, our family has found a few ways to reuse those newspapers, lighten our impact, and lessen my guilt. (More on that later, I’m sure.)
Alright, so it’s way later, and its been a long time since I’ve purchased 10 papers!
There are a gazillion ways to reuse newspapers; we’re all familiar with using them to clean windows, wrap gifts, line cages, and catch paint. And while this fun project isn’t a Sofia’s (original) {Ideas}, I thought I’d still share it since there are so many people looking for last-minute, yet thoughtful, teacher appreciation gifts.
We made these for our librarians on Valentine’s Day, inspired by these bookmarks by Pink Paper Peppermints. We had so much fun making them! I just love the one with the crossword showing through. You can use different sections of the newspaper for different teachers (music, art, sports for phys ed, etc.) and replace the flowers for something relevant (musical notes, paint palette, etc.)! The possibilities are endless!
Reusing the newspaper to make these bookmarks for gifts? Just another way we spread the love in a way that fits with Sofia’s Ideas on Simplicity, Frugality, and Frivolity… all with an Eco-Mentality!
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LOVE this idea for re-purposing…..
What lovely and inspiring ideas!
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Great idea!! They are so cute and I know of an awesome librarian who would love them. Thanks!
Keli, I’m so glad you like! Let me know how they turn out!
very cute sofia! i like the crossword one too.
ana @ i made it so recently posted..you made it so- distressed desk & reupholstered chair
Thanks!