Reduce, Reuse, Recycle -

Not an original idea, obviously, but the possibilities are endless!
Go through your recycling box and gather up your scrap bits of paper, ribbon, stamps and paint and create Christmas gift tags.  I used old bits of card stock, coffee sleeves [great texture here] and granola boxes and then added paint, stamps, ribbon and chipboard – these can be as elaborate or as simple as you have time for!

Another fun idea is to create magnets using your scraps.  I love these large glass pebbles – they're so quick and easy!  You could personalize them and create some unique stocking stuffers.

Sorry for the fuzzy photos - but you get the idea!

For added inspiration check out these links:

http://housewrenstudio.typepad.com/charlotte/2007/11/recycled-napkin.html
http://housewrenstudio.typepad.com/charlotte/2007/11/bella-bliss.html
http://mollyirwin.typepad.com/mollysjournal/2007/12/make-way-for-ch.html
http://rebeccasower.typepad.com/rs_out_of_hand/2007/11/christmas-from.html
Fabulous ideas!

Recycle your scrap and trash and have a more 'green' Christmas –
Happy Holidays everyone!

Comments

[Becky Olsen]

Gorgeous ideas!
Thanks so much for inspring me!
B-