Now that you’ve had some experience making your own paper, you probably have a small collection of it accumulating. Have you tried making paper in different colors, scents, or even with your own photo yet? How about making paper out of grass–or adding in your own seeds to make it plant-able? We’ve also learned about aging paper chemically to make it look older.
Once you have your own unique collection of homemade paper, you’re left with a decion to make: just what are you going to do with it? Like any paper, we can start hoarding it up, “saving it” for special occasions when we really should put it to use. Here are ten ideas to get you started on using your new paper–and making way for new creations.
10. Gift Tags: Perhaps the most simple way to use your paper, homemade gift tags add a special personal touch to any gift (no matter your wrapping skills!).
9. Scrapbooks: People are always looking for bright, new patterns of paper to use in scrapbooking. Use it in your own, or give it as a gift for a friend who does scrapbooking.
8. Personalized Announcements: If you send out a family newsletter, post flyers about your band, or otherwise print out interesting notices that could use some diversity, try using your homemade paper.
7. Projects with Children: If you’re making paper chains, kites or any crafts with children, use your own paper for a bit of variety. The children may be interested in how you made it, spawnig their own interest in making paper.
