9 Ways to Upcycle Your 2015 Calendar
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Now that it's almost 2016, it's time to get rid of your calendar from 2015 . . . but it seems like such a waste to throw away quality glossy paper with pretty pictures, right? So don't! Upcycling the pages into usable objects is a good way to reuse your old calendars. Here are a few suggestions.
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Gift Wrap
Take the old calendar pages, and turn them into gift wrap. Here's how to properly wrap a gift.
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Envelopes
Create cute envelopes from calendar pages to stuff with greeting cards, documents, or money. Check out this tutorial on how to fold an envelope.
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Notecards
Stick the calendar pictures on cardboard to create pretty notecards, which you can send to friends.
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Magnets
Use the pictures to make magnets for your fridge. Here's a tutorial on how to make picture magnets.
You can even use the numbers and create magnets with them to make your own magnetic calendar.
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Paper Beads
Roll up your calendar pages to create fun paper beads that you can string to make necklaces and bracelets. Get the instructions here.
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Jigsaw Puzzle
If there are cool graphics on your 2014 calendar, consider using one of them to create a jigsaw puzzle. Here's how to make a jigsaw puzzle.
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Gift Bag
Fold your calendar pages into a unique and eco-friendly gift bag. Here's how to fold a gift bag.
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Origami
Fold your old calendar pages into cool origami like cranes or lucky stars. Use the origami pieces as decor for your home.