Posts Tagged ‘ paper ’

Quick Tip: REuse Printer Paper

Quick Tip: REuse Printer Paper

I know this sounds like an easy one, but it is an important one.  If you have a printer that can do double-sided printing always use that option.  But, if you have a printer like me, then reuse the blank back side of all your paper whenever you can.  I say, as long as...

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A map, flour, and water.

A map, flour, and water.

I was walking home from my weekly volunteer gig and stumbled upon this fantastic book full of maps.  It was sitting just on the sidewalk in front of one of my neighbor’s house.  I love this amazing phenomenon in the Bay Area where folks put out stuff they do not want anymore and others...

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How to Reuse Paper to make a Gift Bow.

How to Reuse Paper to make a Gift Bow.

Everyone loves to get gifts, but I say it’s even better to give them.  I have some family and friend birthdays coming up so I have been not only thinking about what the heck to make/buy for each of them, but how to wrap it in a creative reuse way.  Here’s one eco-conscious gift...

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Creative REuse Artist: Whitney Smith of At Whits End Design

Creative REuse Artist: Whitney Smith of At Whits End Design

This week’s spotlight is on Whitney Smith who takes paper scraps and turns them into amazing and colorful bracelets and necklaces.  It’s like wearing miniature paper lanterns.  I love that idea!  So whimsical and fresh. Here’s what Whitney had to say: 1. Tell us your story…How did you get to where you are now...

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