Creative ideas: what to do from old magazines?

Now all the information can be found on the Internet. And we are increasingly buying newspapers and magazines. But sometimes you want to read a magazine. Pick up a glossy fashion magazine with promising headlines and a beautiful cover.

We like to read a "live" magazine with interesting information. Is not it so? But after a while we understand that we have a lot of magazines. What to do with them? We will not re-read them, but it is also a pity to throw it out. They take up a lot of space on the shelf. Where do I attach them? There is an excellent way out in this situation. We can do something useful and even beautiful from old magazines. Today we will review our creative ideas and find out what can be done with our "waste paper".

Caskets and plates

It turns out that from magazines you can make decorative caskets and even cymbals. So it is worth considering how you can do it.

Have you heard of such techniques as weaving from newspapers? By this technology, you can weave a basket of magazine sheets. It is not difficult. You can weave a beautiful and original basket in which you can store your cosmetics or other things. There is another option - twist from a thick paper tubes and glue them together in a circle.

Make decorative dishes. Make papier-mache from the magazines. To make a dish, it is worth picking a suitable container and wrap it with a film. On top, it should be pasted with small pieces of paper. Wait until it dries. The workpiece should be removed and sanded. It's fun. Do such crafts with your children, they will like it.

Do it yourself

Unnecessary magazines and newspapers can be turned into something funny and necessary in the house. Paper should not be lost. Moreover, this is a very strong material. Here, for example, you can make from a stack of magazines an excellent stool. For this it is necessary to put the necessary number of magazines, on top of a soft seat and fasten with beautiful straps. And the stool is ready. Original and cute! So soon you can become a designer. You can add your own elements, then you will be prompted by a fantasy.

Try to make a table. You can put a few magazine piles and put a glass surface on top. Do should follow a low coffee table. It looks original. This is a good way out if you do not have the opportunity to buy a table now. Economy option.

Do not have a flower stand? This is not a problem if there are logs. With the help of them you can create excellent podstavochki. Shall we proceed? You can lock logs horizontally and vertically. They can be made high or flat. The only pity is that they are afraid of water. Although this is not too big a problem. After all, you can water the flowers neatly, and then everything will be fine.

Today you can do quilling. This technique is also referred to as paper filing or paper filigree. Quilling - a beautiful kind of needlework. You can relax and escape from work. The process is very simple - you wind a special instrument with paper in a tube. Now you can buy in the store a special set for quilling. So from the magazine you can make various interesting figures, etc. Make an original collage or picture that can be hung on the wall. Be creative.

Very cheerful and funny look wall clock with tubes from the magazine. To do this, take the clockwork and glue the tubes from the magazine. To make a tube, you need to twist a double spread from the magazine and fix it with double-sided tape. Now glue the tubes to the dial. It is best to alternate small and large tubes, so it will be more interesting.

Is the paper basket very boring? Then you need to decorate it ... Journal cuttings! Glue it with various colorful pictures and letters. And the creative basket is ready!

If you are an extreme, you can decorate the walls with newspaper sheets. By the way, now you can find different wallpaper in the form of newspapers. Of course, not everyone will go for this. But here everyone is his own master. Maybe someone will dare to make it happen.

Accessories

With a child, you can try to do something original from magazines and newspapers. For example, try to make accessories (bracelets, pendants, pendants), clothing items. Try to squeeze a skirt or dress from newspapers. Your child will benefit from this kind of occupation. This develops his creative thinking. Put home shows and let the child feel like a great designer.

From the newspaper do and panama. This is an excellent hair protection during repair.

Decoupage

Today, the technique of gluing furniture - decoupage - is very popular. Usually napkins, newspapers and magazines are used for this. Everything is very simple. Before decorating, the surface should be thoroughly cleaned and sanded. Then it is grounded and then pasted with scraps from magazines. At the end of the process, everything is varnished.

You can so paste your old chair or suitcase. Choose the right theme for the magazine and cut out the pictures. You can find a lot of interesting ideas on the web. Decoupage is a great activity for creative people. This will help express your feelings and desires to others.

Seedlings "in the house"

Good idea for summer residents. We do not always have enough containers for seedlings. And that's why they can be made from the magazine pages. Choose something bright and catchy. Let the eyes please.

Handicraft Gifts

Why buy a postcard? You can do it yourself. This is a great idea for you and your kids. Teach your child to make postcards from old magazines. To do this you will need a magazine, cardboard and your imagination.

And the newspaper easily turns into a bouquet of roses. In each flower you can wrap a candy. And get a bouquet of chocolates. Great idea. And from the old pages of the magazine, you can create a gift box. Choose a brighter page to make it look better. And on the gift wrap make a bow. Such packaging can not be assessed.

Their magazine pages can make an envelope for money.

Just show your imagination and try to do something yourself. This is good relaksterapiya. Even if it does not work, you will have fun. Connect to this occupation of your children. You can have fun. And together you will develop your creative potential. There is a possibility that you hide in yourself a born designer. One has only to discover the talent in oneself. So do not throw out your old magazines. They can come in handy.