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Do you have piles of magazines sitting around your house? I love magazines- all kinds- and I hate to throw them out. There’s something about those glossy pages that makes me want to hold on to them. Not to mention the fact that I paid for them! Sometimes I pass them on so someone else gets to enjoy them, but when I don’t, they sit around until I think about putting them in the recycling pile. There has to be a be a way to make magazines last longer, don’t you agree? As it turns out, there are a many things you can do with you old magazine that are actually pretty smart and creative! Keep reading for 10 clever ways to upcycle magazines.

1. Gift wrap. Win-win budget saver here: you get to reuse your magazines and also save on wrapping paper. Plus, you get to give a colorful, happy looking gift package!
2. Crafting. There is no limit to the amount of crafts you can make with magazines. Pinterest is a great place to look for projects and ideas.
3. Beads. Make beads out of strips of old magazines and turn them into colorful and unique jewelry. Here are some basic instructions.
4. Holiday ornaments and party decorations.
5. Paper flowers.
6. Boot trees. This is brilliant: roll up a magazine and stand it up in a tall boot to help keep its shape.
7. Drawer liners. More fun than plain ones.
8. Side tables. Bind a stack of magazines with a belt, ribbon, or some rope to create a really cool side table.
9. Shred for confetti. Throw it at a party, or use it when packing delicate items.
10. Wall art. Frame a photo you really like, or a group of them to create your own gallery.

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