Learn how to make 20+ newspaper crafts, perfect for kids and adults! You’re going to love these recycled ideas for decor, gifts, and more.
I never really make New Year’s resolutions, but I do have a conversation with myself at the beginning of each and every year.
And it is always around craft supplies. And how I need to reduce them.
So pretty much every year, the conversation is really centered around how I’m going to reach into my stash before I go buy supplies. And not only that, but how I’m going to re-organize my craft room and give things away that I haven’t used in a long time.
So then the goal becomes to use all those things up!
And the projects in this post? They are newspaper crafts! Yep . . . I save newspapers for a variety of craft ideas, and I’m excited to share some with you below. There are some projects done by yours truly as well as some of my blogger friends.
A lot of them include Mod Podge, because newspaper and decoupage medium go really well together. They just do!
So . . . check out this list of crafts with newspaper below and tell me what you think. These are really easy, and work well for both kids and adults! Beginning crafters will have success.
Maybe you’re trying to reduce your stash, or maybe you want to be kind to Mother Earth. Either way, give these projects a try.
1
Paper Mache Bowls
Learn how to use Mod Podge and newspaper to make paper mache! I'll show you how to make a simple bowl and then paint it.
Instead of tossing your beautiful bouquet on your wedding day, or paying extra for a second arrangement, make your own toss bouquet from newspapers. It only costs a few bucks to make.
It's hard to tell how large this medallion is from the picture, but it's about 44" wide! This newspaper craft was designed to be a statement piece. You can make yours this large, or smaller . . . you can also put it on a canvas. How you customize this decor is up to you.
Learn how to make a basket out of newspaper, one of the easiest crafts ever. Both kids and adults love this project, and it's actually useful when done.
These paper flowers are super thrifty (they cost us practically nothing to make)! They look great on the front of cards, as part of quirky gift wrap, decorating a wall or canvas . . . so many possibilities. One simple craft with a lot of uses.
You might be wondering where the paper is! This is a different version of a handmade bowl, with fabric on top! Use a balloon, newspaper, and then you choice of any fabric with Mod Podge.
Lisa shows you how she decorated some chicks with Mod Podge . . . then she made some flowers, and put them all together in a wreath! This is perfect for Easter and spring.
Learn how to make the coolest poms with the paper! These are a cinch to make – seriously taking less than 15 minutes – and are too stinkin cute for words.
These little newspaper flower pots are so cute and charming! They're a quick DIY project that adds a little something special to plain terra cotta pots.
I shared some origami newspaper envelopes, but these are lined. If you're wanting something just slightly larger or fancier or both, this project is for you.
If you enjoyed these newspaper crafts, please let me know in the comments! I’d love to hear which one is your favorite, or any other crafts you’ve tried with the Sunday paper.
Chrissy Hayes
Monday 31st of January 2022
Such great ideas. Going to buy a big jar of Mod Podge. 🙂.
Amy
Monday 31st of January 2022
WOOO! Let me know how it goes!