Turn Trash into Treasure: Make Your Own Paper From Scratch

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Turn Trash into Treasure: Make Your Own Paper From Scratch

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HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PAPER from the recycling bin / NO FANCY TOOLS NEEDED
You wont believe I made this paper with stuff that was headed to the garbage!
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Welcome and in this video I will show you how I made beautiful paper from packing paper that was headed to the garbage. No fancy tools or gadgets needed and you probably have everything already in your home to make this homemade paper. Simple easy DIY . So save all your scrap pieces of paper and get making some homemade paper
Hope you enjoy!
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@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

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@suzienielsen1111 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! I made my own paper years ago and seems like I added a teaspoon of cornstarch in the blender. I also poured some of the pulp into a star cookie cutter. They made nice ornaments for the Christmas tree - or for packages. Thanks for sharing!

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm cornstarch ? I will have to look into that! So much fun. Thanks for watching!

@khursheedtuli729 2 жыл бұрын

The cornstarch Mb acting as a binder

@MissMolly3377 2 жыл бұрын

I love homemade paper, but never made it because I didn't have the tools, but, I guess, now I do. Thanks, Dierdre. Oh, and I thought the bologna one was beautiful. 😂 😂 You crack me up, girl.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

So easy!! I love making it will be doing some with spring flowers soon!

@DonnaLueders 2 жыл бұрын

I have the whole paper making set up and it is fun to make paper. Use, dried crumbled up flowers or fresh, grass clippings, just about anything. I also love the imperfect edges it makes. Great job.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas!! Thanks for watching Donna

@belindaboobyer7468 Жыл бұрын

Just had another idea. Adding flowers onto the paper. Or bits of grasses. To give texture , my minds working overtime cant wait to have a play ♻️

@OurUpcycledLife Жыл бұрын

Love that!

@beverlyfarnsworth4684 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! I was just thinking about making some paper from my kindergarten class' seatwork papers, adding flower seeds, and making little cards for their parents. They can plant the cards afterwards.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas!! Thanks for watching Beverly

@beverlyfarnsworth4684 2 жыл бұрын

I did it. It worked. They loved it.

@akoebel5082 2 жыл бұрын

I used to make this when my oldest was younger. We used to add coloured threads and the foil from butter into our paper. I used to use my old splatter screen too! Sometimes I would take the bottom off a coffee tin, place it on my screen and pour the slurry through the tin to make the paper I into a circle then add dried flowers after sponging while it was still wet. They were so pretty embedded into the paper. I also put flower seeds in to the paper and added to cards with instructions on how to plant the “seed” paper to grow flowers! So much fun! I think it’s time to do it again, I love the idea of using it for tags! Love your channel I’m a very faithful subscriber and watch all your videos so much inspiration! Thanks Deidre.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

So many possibilities and fun!! Thanks for watching!

@SimmonsFam-OR 2 жыл бұрын

My incredibly crafty mom that is no longer with us used to make paper a lot, I was really young. This takes me back! Now I will try with my incredibly crafty 7 year old that will love this, thank you!!!!🥰

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

What great memories!! Glad you enjoyed

@SoulChild702 8 ай бұрын

That’s so sweet. How did she make it when you were growing up?

@SimmonsFam-OR 8 ай бұрын

@@SoulChild702 in a blender with water to create the pulp and then poured on to a screen to drain and dry 🥰

@SoulChild702 8 ай бұрын

Simple and effective! Similar to hers. Thanks for sharing!

@LizzieWestBathandBody 2 жыл бұрын

Actually the segment in art class was my favorite my art teacher Mrs Cunningham she said we could use anything I had horses at the time and you can imagine what I used and yes I got a A+ and no it did not smell but talk about amazing paper I have always loved paper making because of that class!

@jeanettekovacs2550 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable!

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

What!!! that is amazing... I am going to be experimenting lots more with this technique. Thanks for watching Elisabeth

@LizzieWestBathandBody 2 жыл бұрын

@@OurUpcycledLife my teacher let us use a little bit of real paper and cut up pieces of cloth not a lot and then I probably used in a blender a big blender which I know you don't have two cups of dried road apples and I filled the top of the blender with water and blitzed we made mesh screens like a silkscreen you can get those at hobby lobby and poured it out squished it out like you showed and let it dry overnight it was very pretty if I had access to horses like I did then I would be making more!

@Driftingbear69 Жыл бұрын

Me and the kiddos are gonna be doing this thank you for the tutorial and the awesome little tips.

@OurUpcycledLife Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@moechatham 2 жыл бұрын

I’m always amazed at your processes and love them. Another new one I will now attempt! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Maureen

@karenmann4825 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. You have made this so much easier than any of the other tutorials I have seen, and the finished paper looks even better!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. 😀

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! Karen

@maryendres8997 28 күн бұрын

After turning the screen over onto the old tshirt, use the sponge to draw out more moisture. That way the paper will adhere to the cloth and you don’t have to use your hands to remove it and tear it when it’s fragile.

@OurUpcycledLife 28 күн бұрын

Great tip

@kimhanback1302 Ай бұрын

I really want to make some homemade paper and am doing research. Your video is the best so far. Thank you!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@christineperkovich9844 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much for the clarity in which you presented this subject.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching! Christine

@galels1 2 жыл бұрын

I am always amazed with all your Diys. This is one I want to try.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

So fun! Thanks for watching Shawn

@michelleflynn3986 7 ай бұрын

Love your tags ❤ you could add flower seeds and then plant them after use

@OurUpcycledLife 7 ай бұрын

Yes you can!

@claudiaweller9858 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, very cool and there are lots of options to make it special.

@OurUpcycledLife 6 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@Little_Sheba 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool!, I’m going to have to try this, tyfs 🤗

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Wendy

@jamesworley9888 3 ай бұрын

Most people don't like the smell of the black liquor, but the paper has to be that way if you want it to be absolutely perfect. With the right binding agents you maybe can even make it like printer paper which is next level.

@OurUpcycledLife 3 ай бұрын

Great tip

@CGZG0065 2 жыл бұрын

Oooohh!! How about Christmas wrapping paper after opening the gifts or bday wrapping papers 👏

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Thanks for watching Catherina

@taramarion3301 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! So easy and simple to do.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Save your scrap paper!!

@Mm2_playernotpr0 11 ай бұрын

TY FOR UR HELP I REALLY NEED THIS SO I CAN MAKE MY PROJECT❤

@OurUpcycledLife 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@pamfaircloth5284 2 жыл бұрын

Your turned out great! Love the tags you made and stamped! We did this in the science lab when I was teaching first grade. We made Mothers Day Cards!! ❤️❤️

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful idea!! Thanks for watching Pam

@MOrtiz-tm4qe 2 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of no waste and home made paper is just beautiful!

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! They do turn out so beautiful

@graceandglory2 11 ай бұрын

This is so cool.

@OurUpcycledLife 11 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@jeanclark1815 2 жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze me!!! I have so much paper pieces I can use to do this!!!

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Thanks for watching Jean

@beverlywalker8215 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reminder that I can utilize my paper scraps more efficiently.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yes and they turn out so beautiful Beverly

@carolc1961 2 жыл бұрын

I have never tried making my own paper before but I think I will try now! Thank you for posting this video!

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Carol

@journalingmoore Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy making paper.Thanks for sharing 😊

@OurUpcycledLife Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@gertrudelake6315 2 жыл бұрын

i love it very interesting am going to try

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Have fun :)

@jeanwinkler7885 9 ай бұрын

My 18 yr old son is looking to make Christmas gift for his new girlfriend. She loves stationary so I thought he could make his own paper, put it in a handmade journal with her initials on it. He loves the idea. Can't wait to see how it turns out. I suggest maybe some to put dried flowers in them

@OurUpcycledLife 9 ай бұрын

Oh what a great idea!!! Love it 🎄

@khursheedtuli729 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!!so easy n explained in a v simple manner unlike other videos I have seen Thk u!

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 🤗

@belindaboobyer7468 Жыл бұрын

I love this idea just wondering if you could add flower seeds to the paper while its drying and then it could be planted , make a card with a little seed label so its a gift as well , will have to experiment but thanks for the idea 👍

@OurUpcycledLife Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely

@teresastradling8755 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I’m excited to try it.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Teresa

@hudsonfrank1121 11 ай бұрын

love your video. May I suggest a mic? You can generally get them pretty cheaply.

@tracykehoe8292 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tutorial. Always wanted to make some homemade paper. Now I may give it a go.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun! Thanks for watching! Tracy

@KippyBippy50 2 жыл бұрын

You are so talented! I would love to see you do a dried flower arrangement on your beautiful paper and frame it.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wouldn't that be beautiful!! Thanks for watching!

@marlenejones6266 10 ай бұрын

Arent those smoothy makers just small blenders? I have the big 3 blade ninja im going to use and i cant wait. This is after i get done making my pajama pants.. woohoo oh i might make a cool pattern on my paper. Now this will be so cool in a junk journal. I have done this before....like 1998. Lol so i need a refresher for sure. Thank you so much. Oh your paper is so pretty. And thinner than anything i made. I love it qnd your channel

@OurUpcycledLife 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@dianamitchell7479 2 жыл бұрын

How exciting and fun!

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Diana

@yvencia1150 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing 🙂

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sandrasalisbury2978 2 жыл бұрын

I love the paper-making project!! My granddaughter can make tags for her soy candles!!

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect idea!!

@irenemcknight5020 2 жыл бұрын

You gave a great idea, by using the crafting paper😁 I have several books of craft paper that I don’t like the color or the patterns but this could make great paper. ☝️I just need an idea what I could do with it in home decor 👍👏🏻

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yes will work fabulous! Thanks for watching Irene

@clej1 2 жыл бұрын

This looks like so much fun! Love getting messy 😁💜🖤💜

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Works great

@charlottewilson4680 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This was so helpful.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out. Thanks for watching Charlotte

@shelleyross9400 2 жыл бұрын

I use brown/green packing paper to wrap my Christmas gifts. Once You use your “tools” for craft should not use for food again, lost of nasty chemical in paper. Making paper is fun

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly! This was a old one I had not used in forever. Not just a craft room tool :)

@NinaBug36 2 жыл бұрын

This would be fun with the kids. What about putting it in the oven on warm to dehydrate the water? Maybe on a cookie sheet? That was my first thought before you showed how you strained them.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

You could maybe speed up the process a bit by last step adding to oven on very low!

@cindyrobinson2199 2 жыл бұрын

Clever. Maybe I should do this with my junk mail.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yep great idea

@tiwantiwaabibiman2603 5 ай бұрын

You should slways soak your paper scraps for at least 2-4 hours before blending or pounding it.

@sandystremming436 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I once worked with a teacher who drove to all the laundromats to collect their dryer lint to make paper. She kept lint colors separated and made beautiful cards with her special needs students. P.S. I wonder if shaped cookie cutters could be used in shaping the paper before it dries. 🤔

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I am sure cookie cutters would work great! Thanks for watching Sandy

@avischenoweth 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Vonnies1929 5 ай бұрын

Cool good job!!

@OurUpcycledLife 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Michael-it6gb Жыл бұрын

"Here's how to make paper" Ingredients: Paper It is impossible that such geniuses exist. 😵‍💫

@mariedoremus8440 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for sharing :)

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Marie

@hansdegroot8549 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained process. Thanks for sharing the video. I'm not sure if I'm going to try this out now. Maybe in some years, when I'll be retired. Can you tell something more about the instrument you made the tags with?

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It is a paper punch I purchased ages ago.

@rhondadiflaminies1514 2 жыл бұрын

I love how these turned out and was wondering how hard it would be to add seeds to the paper. I recently purchased some cards with seeds embedded in them and they were very expensive. I think I would like to try this and add the seeds, I’m just not sure at what point would you add them?

@OurUpcycledLife 2 жыл бұрын

I love adding seeds! Thanks for watching Rhonda