80 Ways to Recycle Old Newspapers and Magazines

What to do with old newspapers? Here's a great collection of newspaper crafts for kids and adults. Discover fantastic DIY newspaper ideas here:

1. Use it as an umbrella if caught in the rain
2. Keep muddy or wet clothing away from car seats
3. Use to protect clothing on outdoor benches
4. Slip into sloppy shoes to fasten
5. Stuff leather shoes to keep the shape
6. Place in wet shoes overnight to dehydrate and deodorize
7. Crush and store in a suitcase for a few weeks to eliminate stale odors
8. Use as a shoe polishing mat
9. Stuff hats to keep them from falling apart
10. Keep leather handbags in storage
11. Wrap all over candle bottoms to make them fit tighter in holders
12. Store data between sheets
13. Use padding beneath a tablecloth
14. When remodelling a store, cover the windows
15. Protect furniture while on vacation
16. When sanding or painting furniture, use a drop cloth to protect it
17. When shampooing the rug, spread it on the floor beneath it
18. Wet and spread over the windowpanes before painting
19. Use to dry and polish window after washing
20. Dampen a bit and use to clean typewriter keys
21. When painting, wear a hat.
22. Wrap to make a knife sheath
23. Put in closed windows to reduce wind noise
24. Stuff under doors and in the gaps to keep cold wind out
25. Use as a spin reflector if photographing with flash or to reflect sunlight into shadow areas
26. Use a sheet to fasten loose lids in jars
27. Create unique lamp shades
28. Design dress patterns
29. Cover the table If the kids are painting or glueing
30. Use as doll house wallpaper
31. Make useful chains
32. Make paper dolls
33. Create paper mache crafts
34. Create kites
35. Make fashion party hats
36. Occupy children by letting them color and paint the cartoons
37. Make a child's play tent
38. Use to raise the height of children at the table
39. Use as a step stool
40. Cut out articles and make a scrap book on a specific subject of interest to you
41. Emergency pot holder
42. Use to remove heavy grease from oven
43. Emergency dust pan
44. Roll, secure in middle with elastic and fringe one end to use to get rid of cobwebs
45. Start fires
46. Use as a fan to make fires burn better
47. Sharpen pencils by rubbing the point on newspaper
48. Muffle a loud alarm clock
49. Use as a mat underneath to muffle the sound of a typewriter
50. Place heavy objects under wooden tables
51. Spread out between garden rows to keep weeds at bay
52. Wrap green tomatoes to allow them to ripen
53. Protect plants from frost
54. Use as a knee pad while planting or cleaning floors
55. Roll it up and use it as a funnel
56. Roll it up and use it as a torch
57. Roll it up and use it as a megaphone outside
58. Keep cool by using folded sheets as a fan
59. Use as a sunshade at sporting events
60. Use as a wet darkroom mat
61. Tear and stuff in flower pots to help fresh flowers survive
62. When your car is stuck in the snow, mud, or sand, put it under the wheels
63. Line storage containers
64. Line the bottom of the bird cage
65. Arrange shelves
66. Arrange wastebaskets
67. Line a sleeping box for a pet
68. Use rolled-up sheets to swat flies
69. Use to clean paintbrushes
70. Use as a boot mat for muddy boots
71. Shred and use for wrapping breakables
72. Wrap and store holiday ornaments
73. Wrap ice cream with plastic wrap to keep it frozen
74. Wrap a baby bottle around it to protect it
75. Apply as a blotter
76. Stuff inside the coat for extra warmth
77. Place on snow with bird feed on top
78. Use to prevent icing on the windshield
79. Keep a litter bag in your vehicle.
80. To eliminate odors, crumple (no colors) and place in plastic containers

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