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How to recycle graphic 45 packaging with artisan style

Recycle Graphic 45 Packaging With Artisan Style

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Don't throw away that packaging! You can use it to make a tag!

Don't throw away that packaging! You can use it to make a tag!

Trace tag onto paper. Do this two times, so you have a front and a back

Trace tag onto paper. Do this two times, so you have a front and a back

Front and back.

Front and back.

Distress the edges with brushed corduroy ink

Distress the edges with brushed corduroy ink

Add adhesive of choice to back of paper

Add adhesive of choice to back of paper

Cover the front and the back of the tag, and cut out the paper from around the hole

Cover the front and the back of the tag, and cut out the paper from around the hole

Back of tag

Back of tag

Fussy cut out images from the paper.

Fussy cut out images from the paper.

Begin to layer the images onto the tag, laying some pieces flat and applying dimensional foam to others.

Begin to layer the images onto the tag, laying some pieces flat and applying dimensional foam to others.

Add chipboard and stickles

Add chipboard and stickles

Add a sticker to the bottom and you're all done! This is a great way to recycle!

  • Packaging from a graphic 45 staple
  • Artisan Style paper
  • Stickles