Uses of Old Newspaper
Use newspapers to stuff things.
For example, newspapers make excellent stuffing for such things as a scarecrow on Halloween or as fake appendages or body parts for a costume.
To do this, just open up a section of newspaper, and take one sheet and scrunch it up into a ball. Then gently stuff it into the pantyhose, sock, tube or other item to fill.
Use newspapers to cover tables and floors when painting a picture, or when kids do crafts or art projects
Use newspapers to cover tables and floors when painting a picture, or when kids do crafts or art projects.
Take advantage of layers, as using several layers will increase the protection of the surface in case of spills. It also allows you to remove stained layers and reveal fresh layers beneath.
Wash windows with newspaper.
Wash windows with newspaper.
Just tear into strips of about 3 inches (7.5cm) in width and ball these up. Use as you would normally use a paper towel. The advantage of a newspaper is that it will not leave lint on your window or mirror.
Note that ink may come off onto your hands and any adjoining lightly painted surfaces. Simply wipe off with water if that happens or wash your hands with soap.
Use newspaper in papier mâché projects
Use newspaper in papier mâché projects.
Use newspaper in papier mâché projects. There are endless possibilities here, from piggy banks to piñatas.
Make origami out of newspaper.
Make origami out of newspaper.
Or use smaller sheets of newspaper to make paper airplanes.
Use newspaper for scrapbooking.
Use newspaper for scrapbooking.
Just be aware that the ink may rub off onto the next page, so a protective page cover is probably a good idea.
This is a neat way of saving clippings with a lot of personal meaning, such as photos or stories about family achievements in sport, college and professional life.
In similar vein to the scrapbooking, keep a binder full of articles you like best.
In similar vein to the scrapbooking, keep a binder full of articles you like best.
Dramatic changes noted in the news or anything else you're interested in keeping; these are memories!
When the pages start fading over time, take digital photos of them and store them in electronic form.
Be careful not to turn this into an act of hoarding. If you never look at the clippings again, then it's not likely to be a useful thing in your life. Be a conscious clipper!
Make a collage with articles or pictures you find in the paper.
Make a collage with articles or pictures you find in the paper.
With colored pictures you can make the item very colorful or avoid those and keep the collage theme black and white.
Make a hat
Make a hat.
Paper hats can be useful for party wear, costumes and just for cheering up a bored child.
Make a boat.
Make a boat.
A paper boat easily stays afloat.
Make a small cup to start seeds for your garden.
Make a small cup to start seeds for your garden.
You can place the cup with the seedling directly in the ground and newspaper will degrade by itself.
Paste the newspapers on the window pane for protection from the sunlight.
Paste the newspapers on the window pane for protection from the sunlight.
This should only be a temporary measure as it doesn't look very nice, but it can be helpful while someone is convalescing or to protect a pet or a plant from getting too much sunlight; at least until you can get around to buying a proper window dressing.
Newspapers are often used to cover store windows between handovers so that people on the outside cannot see what's going on inside. This is a great use for renovations, remodeling and prior to a relaunch.
Use newspaper to wrap anything.
Use newspaper to wrap anything.
For wrapping gifts, use colored comic pages or the colored inserts that come with a newspaper, such as the weekend news magazine).
If you are particularly artistic it is possible to make newspaper wrapping look really cool; including ribbons, nature items, yarn or string, etc.
For children, this type of wrapping is a really easy and fun way to learn how to wrap a gift, especially since there is no worry about ripping because it's easily fixed with a new piece.
Use newspaper in packing as a cushion for delicate items.
Use newspaper in packing as a cushion for delicate items.
Newspaper is very versatile when it comes to packing because it can be laid out flat in layers for shock absorption, scrunched up to fill spaces and stop items from moving or hitting one another, or wrapped directly around fragile items to protect them as they're moved.
Newspaper can also be used to protect surfaces that you're using to pack things on.
Weight of newspapers becomes a consideration here if shipping. Just compare the weight of your unpacked item and box to any weight thresholds provided by the shipper.
Make a light ball for playing with kids or your pet.
Make a light ball for playing with kids or your pet.
Simply scrunch it up and toss. When the fun's over, recycle the balls. Cts are often fascinated with little newspaper balls.
Use newspaper for lining the bottom of your bird's cage.
Use newspaper for lining the bottom of your bird's cage.
This is easy to change every day and stops you from having to clean the base of the cage every single time.
Use it as a mattress of sorts.
Use it as a mattress of sorts.
At least, newspaper can be laid down anywhere to cover a dirty surface if you're intending to nap or sleep somewhere out of the ordinary, such as during a road trip or when camping out in the Black Friday queues!
Make a woven sit-upon.
Make a woven sit-upon.
This can be made up for sitting upon at concerts, festivals and anywhere else that you managed to forget to bring along a comfortable seat. The newspaper will insulate you from the ground cold.