10 Funky Ways to Reuse Old Magazines

Craft #7: 'Tis the season for giving. So, why not give back to the planet, too? Ditch store-bought gift bows in favor of these funky alternatives made from old magazine pages. Photo: Jessica Jones/How About Orange

7. Holiday gift bow

Many gift-giving greenies already wrap presents in old newspaper to cut back on paper waste. So, why not create a recycled gift bow to match? Dreamed up by graphic and textile designer and How About Orange blogger Jessica Jones, these inventive paper bows will add a touch of homemade elegance to all your holiday gifts.

8. Upcycled earrings

Turn all those old fashion mags into something you can actually wear with this cool magazine earring craft from CraftStylish.com contributor Kayte Terry. Simply cut your magazine pages into strips, and roll them up to create dangly earrings that will add a touch of fun to any outfit. Your friends will never believe you made them yourself!