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What are the top 10 free sources for paper?

6/23/2014 1:57:08 PM
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No budget for crafts? It’s not a problem. There are lots of free sources of paper for crafts projects, origami or wrapping gifts. Do you have any to add to this list?

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<p> 1: Wrapping paper</p>
<p> Save the paper that your gifts were wrapped in. They come in so many beautiful colors and prints.</p>
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<p> Yes, part of the fun of getting gifts is ripping off the paper. Be strong, control yourself and take your time to remove it carefully.</p>
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1: Wrapping paper
Save the paper that your gifts were wrapped in. They come in so many beautiful colors and prints.

Yes, part of the fun of getting gifts is ripping off the paper. Be strong, control yourself and take your time to remove it carefully.

<p> 2: Tissue paper</p>
<p> Shoes, glasses, plates and other breakable items come wrapped in tissue paper.</p>
<p> You can ask your local shoe store to put some aside for you.</p>
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2: Tissue paper
Shoes, glasses, plates and other breakable items come wrapped in tissue paper.
You can ask your local shoe store to put some aside for you.

<p> 3: Envelopes</p>
<p> Envelopes that come in the mail or with gifts will supply you with small to medium size areas of color. Many bills come in envelopes with nice prints on the inside. Oh goodie, another bill!</p>
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3: Envelopes
Envelopes that come in the mail or with gifts will supply you with small to medium size areas of color. Many bills come in envelopes with nice prints on the inside. Oh goodie, another bill!

<p> 4: Shopping bags</p>
<p> Shopping bags are a great source of sturdy paper.</p>
<p> The twine handles are great for crafts too.</p>
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4: Shopping bags
Shopping bags are a great source of sturdy paper.
The twine handles are great for crafts too.

<p> 5: Junk mail and flyers</p>
<p> Junk mail and flyers are a good source for colored paper.</p>
<p> You can also use the perfect circles from advertisements found on door handles. </p>
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5: Junk mail and flyers
Junk mail and flyers are a good source for colored paper.
You can also use the perfect circles from advertisements found on door handles.

<p> 6: Shoe boxes</p>
<p> Some shoe boxes are covered with nice paper.</p>
<p> This paper will probably have a thin layer of cardboard attached to the underside when you strip it from the box. It is good for projects that need a sturdier paper.</p>
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6: Shoe boxes
Some shoe boxes are covered with nice paper.
This paper will probably have a thin layer of cardboard attached to the underside when you strip it from the box. It is good for projects that need a sturdier paper.

<p> 7: Books</p>
<p> The pages from discarded books can be used for crafts and origami.</p>
<p> The yellowed pages of old books give a vintage look to your creations.</p>
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7: Books
The pages from discarded books can be used for crafts and origami.
The yellowed pages of old books give a vintage look to your creations.

8: Newspapers
Newspapers are great for paper mache projects. You can cut out pictures, headlines, letters or words for interesting collages.

9: Magazines
Ask your friends, family or neighbors to save them for you if you don’t have a subscription.
The pages have so many great pictures, interesting printed words and colored areas that you can use.
They can be rolled up and flattened or cut into strips for weaving projects.

10: Brochures and catalogs from department stores
They have great pictures, printed words and colorful pages. Collect some from your travels for interest effects with foreign languages.

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