Best Crafts Using Newspaper

Now make all the gift bags you need. They'll be unique and you'll be saving money. The directions for these great gift bags can be found at How About Orange.

This wreath is way more beautiful than you would imagine, since it is made with newspaper. I think if you wanted to change the color, you could just give it a few light coats of spray paint. Maybe even a spray of adhesive and then sprinkled with irridescent glitter would look elegant. For the directions, go to Under the Table and Dreaming.

Although this example is done in a Halloween theme, I think with different silhouettes, the art could be a year round piece. See how the project is put together at she wears flowers.

This is exactly what I have been looking for. My little granddaughters want to have a dress up tea party and these hats will be perfect. The instructions for how to make them can be found at maya*made.

The newspaper wrap and bow make an attractive gift wrapping that anyone would be pleased to receive. Go to Craft Discoveries for the directions.

Make your own cityscape in the Paul Bent manner and then frame and hang it. This is a beautiful work of art. Go to the Kids & Glitter site for the directions for this art project.

Change the colors, change the shapes, make this project your own by doing it your way. Large beaded necklaces seem to be the fashion look today, and sometimes many strings of them worn together. Get the directions from A Storybook Life and then go for the gold.

Take your time and make a couple of these neat baskets. A great place to put your newspapers. For the directions, go to craftstylish.

Isn't this a beautiful frame? You'll find the directions on how to make this frame on michele made me.

This tree with just the edges sprayed with glitter, will find a place on your mantle or as a decoation for a winter wedding. Find the directions at Bella Dia.

The kids love doing this art project using a tissue painted background behind the newspaper tissue painted birds. To find out how to make this project, go to Kids & Glitter.

Simple and easy. A project that the kids will love to make. Go to thriftyfun for the directions.

A paper mache project that you will treasure for years to come. To help you make a santa like this, go to Kids & Glitter.

I really think this is a great idea....picture matting made from newpaper. And the picture with the print stamped on is outstanding. Go to a girl with a glue gun for the directions.

Use paper mache to make this useful piggy bank. You'll find the directions for this piggy bank project at money-managementt-works.com.

I've made and used pots like these to start tomato and pepper seeds. Worked great too. For the directions, go to Little House in the Suburbs.

Use vintage paper or burn the edges and crumple the paper before making this neat container. You can get the directions for making this project at Rustic Crafts.

Paper mache can be a little messy, but kids and tables are washable, so have fun making these animals with the kids. The directions for making these animals is at Family Fun

The ultimate wig. If you want a unique costume assessory, this is a great one. To find out how to make it, go to Martha Stewart

This work of newspaper art is an attractive additon to modern decor. To make art like this, check out the directions at crafted.

Make this bunny for Easter and then leave him out to delight your friends all year round. Go to Kids & Glitter for all the directions for this project.

I think this is a very unique project. A basket of these sitting on the counter in a wire basket would be very interesting looking. Go to 123Peppy for the directions.

Easy, yet such an outstanding look. Go to style by EVA DIVA to find out the steps to this project.

What a neat recycling project. Not only are the coaster useful, they are attractive. If you would like to make these cute coasters, go to Saved by Love Creations for the directions.

Just a bit of sunshine for your home when you display a vase of sunflowers. You will find the directions on how to make them at that artist woman.

Use paper from a newspaper, a magazine or a book to make these very beautiful, modern pears. You will find the directions at ON THE V SIDE.

The kids will have a great time making these houses and the houses would be a nice addition to your Halloween decor. Go to little lovely for the directions.

A nice 'getting ready for Christmas' project. If you want to make a snowman, go to FAB MUMS for the directions.

Whether made from magazine pages or newsprint, these simple flowers would be acute addition to a gift or card. Go to Craft for the directions.

I realize this picture shows the vase made using music sheet paper, and it's beautiful. But, since this is an article about crafts using newspapers, just imagine the vase made with newspaper. I think it would be very attractive. Go to How About Orangeto see how to make a vase like this.

I love the look of this pumpkin. It is so simple, but this pumpkin will look great no matter what your decorating style is. Go to PLAID for the directions.

Can you believe this is a covered styrofoam tray? The pictured one is done with a music sheet, but it would look great done in newspaper also. Talk about a nice recycling project, this is it. Go to Rook No. 17 for the directions.