Tips for reusing a variety of paper bags

Creative Recycling: Crafts, Activities, and Tips

Quick Crafts and Recycling Tips

Here are great tips for reusing a variety of paper bags. You can cut them open and use them to wrap packages that are to be mailed (make sure the unprinted side is out). You can also wrap presents using paper bags. Make sure the unprinted side is out and then decorate with paint, markers, crayons, stickers, or anything else you like. Use them to protect the work surface while doing messy craft projects. Make an almost-instant pinata by filling the bag with treats, decorating it with some paint and streamers, and hanging it up! Cut into squares or rectangles and flatten (try a warm iron). Use as stationary or drawing paper. Create heavy-duty paper airplanes. Line your walkway with paper bags luminaries. Large bags are great for making kites. Cut out 2 eyes holes and decorate the bag to be a mask. You can also cut a slit down one side, cut out a neck hole and two arm holes, and wear it as a vest. Cut into long strips, fold, and cut out paper chain people, stars, hearts, etc. Paper bags are great for making book covers. Paper bags are also great for making pattern templates.