I can think of so many reasons why I loathe junk mail–waste of time, waste of paper, just plain WASTE! But since Valentine’s Day is near and everyone is in that lovey dovey, I [heart] everything mode, I’m giving junk mail a second chance. With this idea for repurposing junk mail, you might just change your mind too.
Turning junk mail into notepads
1. Save junk mail envelopes–both the outer envelopes and the reply envelopes. Once you have a decent sized stack (this should only take about 2 days!), line ‘em up, right side up.
2. Fold your stack in half and cut along the crease.
3. Take one side, line ’em up again, and cut off all edges of the envelope except for one– this will be where you put a staple in your notepad.
4. Cut up a discarded/recycled food or cereal box for the bottom of your notepad. Slip a few sheets of envelope paper in the fold of the cardboard and put a staple in the top. Voila! Cute little notepads to stash in in your car, near the phone or by your bedside (for all those late-night brilliant ideas).
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Love it! This is such a great tip!
Thanks, I’ve had way too much fun making notepads in the last few weeks. Think I might start giving them out as mini-gifts!
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I do this with scrap paper, where only one side was use. I cut it into 4′s and I have scratch paper.
BTW, what plug-in did you use to have it log-in as guest, wordpress, twitter or facebook? I have been looking for that. Thanks.
Plus what is the one where it says Notify me of new post via email.
THANKS!