Get it? Earth Day – Birthday? In celebration of the year’s most important commemorative holiday (yes, my friends, our planet needs some massive TLC), here are 3 projects that help put an end to one of the most wasteful craft exploits of our day—gift wrap.

Instead of wasting money and trees on something that is going to be ripped and tossed in 32 seconds flat, use something colorful that you have laying around in spades: magazine and catalog pages. Here are 3 stylish and totally beautiful ways to give your FamilyFun Magazine a second, albeit short, life.

1 Maiko Naigo   /   2 Decor8   /   3 Zakka Life

April 22, 2014| Everyday Crafts, Gifts, Grown-Up, Holidays, Parties, Tween to Teen, Upcycled