19 creative ways to use paper


We all know how important it is to reduce, reuse and recycle our waste wherever possible. But do you know how to reuse paper in creative ways? Read on to see 19 incredible ways to use, or reuse, paper. Which one will you try?

Hello friends! Thank you for joining us as we share our weekly round up of all things creative, fun and stylish from the #stylistsarmy hashtag. This week we’re celebrating the ways we can use, or even better, reuse, paper creatively. The weekly theme was simply ‘paper’, but as you’ll see below, our talented army of interior stylists, writers and styling assistants showcased a wonderful variety of ways in which paper can be used. They sure know how to take a simple theme and make it sing!

Why is a daily dose of creativity so important?

Studies such as this one from the Journal of Positive Psychology, have shown that being creative every day can have a positive effect on the rest of the day – and even how you feel about completing tasks. It can also create a general feeling of ‘flourishing’. Therefore whether you’re using paper to paint, sketch, scrapbook or write a note to a loved one, it’s sure to help boost your mood.

In our posts this week you’ll see lots to get your creative juices flowing. There are some fabulous shots where paper has been reused to create replica food and flowers for example. We have some beautiful flat lays and artwork too. As usual, please do click through to see the individual accounts from each of our Inside Stylists participants. Reading the captions that accompany the images is a must. Especially @joanathornhillstylist’s story about how she came to find the Victorian adverts she has shared in her post!

19 creative ways to use paper. Colourful framed print in front of a teal wall
@thepurplestylist
19 creative ways to use paper. Flat lay of paper products and paint swatches in muted tones.
@shireendd.stylist
19 creative ways to use paper. Lifestyle still life of paper, a wrapped book and some dried flowers styled on a linen tablecloth
@riverjadegibbs
19 creative ways to use paper. Geometric modern art in muted grey and orange colours
@natashajacksoninteriors
19 creative ways to use paper. Vintage Victorian adverts in a black frame
@joannathornhillstylist
19 creative ways to use paper. Pencil sketch of Bridget Bardot in an open sketch book
@jessiecontos
19 creative ways to use paper. 9 colourful kids crafts using paper
@jenny.branson.interiors
19 creative ways to use paper. Honest burger prop made from recycled Honest Burger packaging
@hollycorsiestylist
19 creative ways to use paper. Still life flat lay featuring a dried leaf resting on a circular bowl, placed next to some paper products
@henriettameyrick
19 creative ways to use paper.Flat lay of interior design art materials, including a paint brush, paint swatches, flower and Farrow and Ball tester paint.
@helslivedandloved
19 creative ways to use paper.Colourful paper decorations hung over a colourful abstract painting.
@emmamtstylist
19 creative ways to use paper.Flat lay of assorted paper in muted tones.
@ella_of_east
19 creative ways to use paper. Lifestyle shot of a shelf containing books, an art print and a paper star
@claireparkininteriors
19 creative ways to use paper. Image of a hand painting a yellow flower.
@charlottebeevor
19 creative ways to use paper.Lifestyle image of rolls of paper, some scissors, wood and rock.
@_bellaspink_
19 creative ways to use paper.Handmade paper flowers for a wedding.
@aplacetogether
19 creative ways to use paper.Lifestyle flat lay of a colourful scrapbook.
@alisonaddingstyle
19 creative ways to use paper.Colourful handmade paper flowers.
@alice_king_stylist
19 creative ways to use paper.Colourful lifestyle flat lay containing green and orange items, such as scissors, sellotape and matches.
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Don’t miss out!

Next week we will be sharing our posts from the current theme, ‘outdoors’.  After that we only have 2 weeks of the Stylists Army challenge left. Can you believe it?! Don’t miss out and come and join us before then! As usual, if you’d like to post along with us then please do. Just remember to use the hashtag #StylistsArmy and tag in @emmamtstylist too. We are a very friendly, supportive bunch and it’ll be great to have you with us 🙂

Stay safe friends,

Claire Parkin Interiors Signature

 

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