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10 Old Magazine Craft Ideas

July 24, 2021 by Picky Stitch 15 Comments

Don’t throw out your old magazines! Surprisingly, there are tons of crafts you can make with the colorful & glossy pages of magazines. If you’ve got a few in your home, turn them into something beautiful! I’ve gathered together some of my favorite projects made out of magazines to help get you started. Check out these 10 old magazine crafts!

Are you an elementary teacher looking for a fun craft idea for your class? Well, there are several of the 12 cool crafts to make with old magazines that would be perfect for your students to make for a Mothers Day gift, Christmas gift, or just a fun project to brag about! #craftswithmagazine #recyclecrafts #elementarycraftideas #schoolcraftideas

Magazine crafts are a fun way to recycle those old magazines you have sitting around that are collecting dust. Let’s look at a few magazine craft ideas.

Contents
1 Magazine Crafts
2 Wall Art
3 Paper Flowers
4 Woven Basket
5 Sunburst Mirror
6 A Classic Collage
7 Rolled
8 Folded
8.1 The page of a magazine folds up into a wonderful envelope so well that it is unbelievable. Just look at the one that I made below!
9 DIY Wreath
10 Use Them As Wallpaper
11 Make Your Own Coasters

Magazine Crafts

Wall Art

Brit + Co posted instructions for turning old magazine pages into beautiful wall art. All you need to do is draw out the shape that you want on a piece of wood, roll the pages into little scrolls, then cut them to fit. Once you glue them on, you’re all finished!

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Paper Flowers

Rock N Roll Bride posted a set of great instructions for turning pages from a magazine into a stunning bouquet of flowers. I still can’t believe these flowers are made out of paper and not real! It may be a time-consuming project, but the flowers will last forever!

Woven Basket

It’s really easy to turn old newspapers into your own basket. Simply, cut 40 newspaper strips to 3/4th wide and roll them together to create little tubes. Weave these together in an “under-over” pattern. Use glue, staples, or tape to secure the strips together every so often.

Sunburst Mirror

Sustainablog posted a great sunburst mirror tutorial, and I can’t believe it’s made out of magazine pages! There are a ton of different frame shapes you could make with recycled magazines, so I guess it’s time to get the creative juices flowing! Head over to her blog here. 

A Classic Collage

This post wouldn’t be complete without paying ode to the classic photo collage! Cut out images that inspire you and plaster them all over a blank canvas. Teenage you would be SO proud. I love this idea for magazine crafts.

Rolled

Abstract Octopus used rolled pieces of magazine pages to make a coiled pot. The multi-colored pages of magazines make these baskets so colorful and creative! These would look awesome in any home, and they’re the perfect size for small storage! Head over to her blog to see just how she did it.

Folded

The page of a magazine folds up into a wonderful envelope so well that it is unbelievable. Just look at the one that I made below!

DIY Wreath

Michele Made Me folded strips of magazine pages into accordions and then wrapped several of the strips around a frame. The result is this amazing wreath that could be customized to fit any holiday. I totally love it!

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Use Them As Wallpaper

Similar to the collage idea that I mentioned above, you could put your magazines up on the wall by using them as wallpaper. Now, hear me out. They, of course, all have to go together and the vibe has to be right. Just imagine if the walls of your kitchen were covered with the pages from a recipe magazine? How’s that for easy reading?

Make Your Own Coasters

Really. You’re going to be amazed at how easy this is! Pick up a set of plain coasters (or use your old ones) from Michaels. Trace the coaster over your favorite magazine images and cut them out so they fit. Cover the coasters in a layer of Mod Podge and place a favorite quote or photo on top of it. Cover with some spray shellac to finish things off.

Magazine Crafts

Looking for more magazine craft ideas? Check out this post on 12 things to do with old magazines!

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Comments

  1. Margo says

    October 4, 2016 at 8:28 am

    I am on your site, and I am looking for instructions to ‘how to make items out of magazine pages” and next to the photo it says follow instructions, BUT WHERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS, I have clicked away everywhere and cant get to them, please help!
    Margo

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    • Picky Stitch says

      October 17, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      Hi Margo!

      Do you remember which project you were interested in? I can absolutely send you the link to the project! If not, clicking the pink words throughout the post will redirect you to the website with the tutorial. Let me know if you have any additional questions!

      Reply
      • Gloria says

        December 29, 2016 at 10:56 pm

        What is the site to make the little baskets out of magazines

        Reply
        • Picky Stitch says

          January 4, 2017 at 10:12 pm

          Not sure which one specifically you wanted so here is both.

          http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com.au/2009/06/newspaper-basket.html
          https://abstractoctopus.wordpress.com/2009/09/07/i-make-magazine-boxes/

          Reply
      • Beth says

        March 2, 2020 at 7:20 pm

        Im trying to find the instructions .. Please help

        Reply
        • Picky Stitch says

          March 19, 2020 at 7:26 pm

          Which project were you looking for? 🙂

          Reply
  2. Karron says

    December 31, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    Interested in 10 old magazine craft ideas. beginner. can you send the tutorials. thanks

    Reply
    • Picky Stitch says

      January 4, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      So there is a link to each project. It’s the first word/s on each one. But if you’re having a hard time with one specifically I’ll gladly help you out.

      Reply
  3. Pamela davis says

    January 9, 2017 at 2:56 am

    Would love the basics on how to do the rolled paper baskets. They are so beautiful.

    Reply
    • Picky Stitch says

      January 10, 2017 at 5:52 pm

      https://abstractoctopus.wordpress.com/2009/09/07/i-make-magazine-boxes/ Here you go!

      Reply
  4. Terry says

    June 18, 2019 at 10:54 pm

    How do I get the instructions or link to make the magazine vase

    Reply
    • Picky Stitch says

      June 23, 2019 at 10:46 pm

      http://savedbylovecreations.com/2011/09/coiled-magazine-page-dish-with-lid.html

      Reply
  5. Erin says

    July 25, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    Where is the link for the flower bouquet instructions???

    Reply
    • Picky Stitch says

      August 8, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      It’s in the article but here it is! 🙂 https://www.rocknrollbride.com/2011/06/how-to-make-your-own-paper-flowers/

      Reply

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    […] can make a woven basket out of newspaper or magazines.  This one is pretty time consuming but the end result is practical, crafty and […]

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