How to make a pretty door sign or name plaque from junk mail or old magazines

Steps

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   Step 1

   

   Materials: Junk mail or old magazines Wooden skewer Scissors or utility knife White glue Small piece of thick cardboard

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   Step 2

   

   Cut the junk mail or magazine pages into ¾ inch wide strips.

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   Step 3

   

   Fold the strips in half lengthwise. Make a sharp crease and Unfold.

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   Step 4

   

   Bring the top and bottom edges to the center crease you just made and make a sharp crease.

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   Step 5

   

   Fold in half lengthwise and make a sharp crease.

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   Step 6

   

   Result

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   Step 7

   

   Carefully make a slit in the flat end of the skewer with a scissor.

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   Step 8

   

   Insert the end of a folded paper into the slit.

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   Step 9

   

   Roll the paper around tightly.

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    Step 10

    

    Apply glue to the end of the paper. Roll up the end and hold in place for a minute.

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    Step 11

    

    Stick the pointed end of the skewer into the center and round it out.

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    Step 12

    

    If you want to make larger circles or add a different color put glue on the end and attach it where the first paper ends.

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    Step 13

    

    Roll it around tightly and glue the end.

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    Step 14

    

    Cut a piece of thick cardboard the size you want your name plaque to be. For this guide a 3 ½ inches by 4 inches piece was used. Apply glue only around the edges of the cardboard . and glue a peice of pretty colored junk mail or magazine page to it.

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    Step 15

    

    Glue your circles around the edges. Let it dry and your pretty plaque is ready for a sign or your name!