Use as table cloth padding.
Use to decorate crafts - Painted, fringed newspaper is great for all kinds of crafts, especially kids crafts.
Use for papier mache
Workspace cover - Cover your craft area with newspaper - the all-purpose work table protector!
Glass cleaner - After you wash your windows or mirrors with soap and water or regular glass cleaner, polish the glass with a piece of crumpled newspaper for a streak-free shine.
Kitty litter liner - Use several sheets folded up to line the bottom of your kitty litter box.
Recycle it by making new paper
Odor remover - Stuff wads of newspaper into your shoes or boots overnight to remove odors. Got an old plastic container that smells bad? Crumple up some newspaper and stuff it in the container. Seal it and leave it overnight to remove the stink. Also works in trunks, luggage or boxes that have that old musty smell.
Garden mulch - Spread newspaper flat or shredded around the base of plants or between rows of plants. Water thoroughly. Will discourage weed growth.
Make paper hats
Make a kite
Fire starter - roll and twist a few sheets of newspaper and use for kindling to help start your fire.
Garbage can liner - use several sheets of folded newspaper to line the bottom of your kitchen garbage can. It'll help absorb liquids and odors.
Filler - as a quick and easy (and cheap!) filler for puppet heads, doll heads and bodies, packing for gifts and packages and so on, crumpled up newspaper can't be beat.
Shape Keeper - stuff newspaper into your shoes or boots or purses when storing. Helps them keep their shape.
Dress Patterns - newspaper works for making your own clothing patterns. Butcher paper would be better, but newspaper will do in a pinch.
Sop/Sponge - use to sop up grease from oven, stovetop, driveway, etc.
Use to decorate crafts - Painted, fringed newspaper is great for all kinds of crafts, especially kids crafts.
Use for papier mache
Workspace cover - Cover your craft area with newspaper - the all-purpose work table protector!
Glass cleaner - After you wash your windows or mirrors with soap and water or regular glass cleaner, polish the glass with a piece of crumpled newspaper for a streak-free shine.
Kitty litter liner - Use several sheets folded up to line the bottom of your kitty litter box.
Recycle it by making new paper
Odor remover - Stuff wads of newspaper into your shoes or boots overnight to remove odors. Got an old plastic container that smells bad? Crumple up some newspaper and stuff it in the container. Seal it and leave it overnight to remove the stink. Also works in trunks, luggage or boxes that have that old musty smell.
Garden mulch - Spread newspaper flat or shredded around the base of plants or between rows of plants. Water thoroughly. Will discourage weed growth.
Make paper hats
Make a kite
Fire starter - roll and twist a few sheets of newspaper and use for kindling to help start your fire.
Garbage can liner - use several sheets of folded newspaper to line the bottom of your kitchen garbage can. It'll help absorb liquids and odors.
Filler - as a quick and easy (and cheap!) filler for puppet heads, doll heads and bodies, packing for gifts and packages and so on, crumpled up newspaper can't be beat.
Shape Keeper - stuff newspaper into your shoes or boots or purses when storing. Helps them keep their shape.
Dress Patterns - newspaper works for making your own clothing patterns. Butcher paper would be better, but newspaper will do in a pinch.
Sop/Sponge - use to sop up grease from oven, stovetop, driveway, etc.
