10 Papercraft Upcycle Ideas You'll Want To Try On Your Next Craft Project

[@jankrzykwa5522]

Now I gotta go dig through the recycling for my junk mail! 😂

[@simplysimplestamping]

Too funny.

[@kathykramer6267]

The dryer sheet! Mind blown!

[@simplysimplestamping]

So glad you like it.

[@StellasScrappyCrafts]

love the eyeshadow tip

[@simplysimplestamping]

Stella, I am so glad.

[@melaniefisher8823]

Connie, you're just the best 👌

[@simplysimplestamping]

Melanie, thank you!

[@carolhensen8005]

Oh love the verse mark and eye shadow hack….👍❤️

[@simplysimplestamping]

Carol, this is fun.

[@judyestrada1446]

Thanks Connie👏👏👏💞

[@simplysimplestamping]

Judy, you are very welcome.

[@dariasikorski7217]

Great upcycling ideas. TFS!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Daria, Thanks so much!

[@lauramartin7300]

OMG, how did I miss this video?? I'm always saving cut outs from cardstock,thinking I could use as a stencil. Now I can.. love the tips. will be sure they are in my book of tips. More things to hang on too, my husband will love that.. lol Thanks for sharing.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Laura, You are so welcome!

[@kathykramer6267]

So many FANTASTIC ideas! Thank you!!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@carolhensen8005]

Ohhhhh the pop tab hack neatly👍❤️

[@simplysimplestamping]

Carol, so glad you like it.

[@valeriematthews3245]

Love the up cycle ideas!!! I came up with an idea after my kids gifted me Diamond painting pictures to do. I'm a crafter and couldn't throw away the left over little diamond drills. What to do? Hey, perfect embellishments for my cards!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Great idea!!

[@ritag9612]

WOW, all these hacks blew me away. Great ideas. Many thanks for sharing.

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@darlene2861]

Connie you are brilliant! I love these hacks. Thank you so much for this video.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Darlene, I am so glad you like them.

[@lindacastro2688]

You are fabulous! I love these tips, and I never would have dreamed them up myself. Thanks for sharing these.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariarigogliosi8528]

Fantastic saves!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Maria, so glad you like them.

[@conniewolfinger9453]

Thank you for sharing some awesome ideas

[@simplysimplestamping]

Connie, You are so welcome!

[@vickigrulke78]

LOVE all your tips and tricks!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Vicki, thank you!

[@ilenetedescucci6923]

What great hacks!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@StephanieBargelski3015]

LOVE your hacks!!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Stephanie, thanks!

[@doloresdowd5203]

Hi from Lancaster, PA. ❤️ the tips for today. WILL keep them on file. Thank you.🤗❤️🤗

[@simplysimplestamping]

Dolores, I am so glad you like them.

[@pattititus6134]

Thank you for the great inspirational hacks! I'll be trying Hack #3 very soon!

[@simplysimplestamping]

So glad you liked it!

[@Lynne-kq5ln]

Great video. Thanks Connie.

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@markandcindihoskins6925]

Great ideas!! Thank you!! ♥️♥️

[@simplysimplestamping]

Cindi, You are so welcome!

[@bonnieisabelle3641]

Love the hacks. The make up one is a good replacement for chalks

[@simplysimplestamping]

Bonnie, it does work really well.

[@Grijsduif]

Nice hacks! Nice blouse!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Chris, thank you!

[@nancygriest1972]

Super ideas 💡!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@simplysimplestamping]

Nancy, I am glad you like them.

[@gloriaebert4209]

Love what you did with junk mail. Thanks for sharing. Never disappointed in your "Tuesday Videos".

[@simplysimplestamping]

Gloria, I am so glad you enjoyed it.

[@Corvidae65]

For the blush brush, could you use that with corn starch for using rather than an embossing buddy? Great tips. Keep them coming. Audra

[@simplysimplestamping]

Great tip!

[@susandavis9478]

You're so smart!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Susan, that is so nice of you!

[@sandygist7634]

❤ Great tips.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks so much!

[@bronwynrykiert7254]

Great ideas.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Bronwyn, Thank you! 😊

[@audreyhunt1760]

Hi Mrs. Connie you are just Amazing! I know I've said this before, you are Amazing! Thanks for the hacks. Blessings from NC

[@simplysimplestamping]

Audrey, that is so nice of you. Thank you for your sweet words.

[@carolnewman5555]

These are awesome ideas!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Carol, I am so glad you like them!

[@donnabigley6435]

Love the hacks, especially the garment ribbon hangers!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Donna, I am so glad you enjoyed them.

[@JanTaylor61]

Thank you once again, Connie, for all your hard work. I’ve used tumble dryer sheets for years in the craft room. A new one rubbed over the cutting side of a die helps the paper/card release much easier, especially the really intricate ones. The sheet can be reused until it’s dry, but you can keep it going longer by popping it in an air tight container. Xx

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you for sharing this tip. I appreciate it.

[@rosemariesoper5654]

TFS Connie!! Wonderful ideas and great Hacks. Sharing with my crafty friends.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Rose Marie, you are very welcome.

[@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall]

I love that last tip! Thanks for sharing Connie! I really doubt you have a messy craft table. You seem like an organized person…lol

[@simplysimplestamping]

Oh, I am SUPER messy - too many stamp sets out and stuff everywhere. I do stop to clean every couple of days though.

[@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall]

@@simplysimplestamping you are always so put together…hard to believe! I have a tiny craft area do it a mess when I’m working. We are building a house and I get my own craft room. Pretty excited and overwhelmed at getting it outfitted. I have order 100 SU stamps…not to mention dies and punches. So many options. I’ve been watching a lot of craft room tour videos…lol

[@constancewambold6451]

The buckle tab with ribbon was fantastic. I will definitely use it on my next masculine card! Overall, great ways to upcycle everyday products. Thanks

[@simplysimplestamping]

Constance, Glad it was helpful!

[@sandeevargas8182]

Brilliant ❣️

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sandee, thank you!

[@margueritepeaden3445]

Love, love, oved these hacks. I really like to upcycle or reuse whenever possible. Some of these I have seen or used, but most I had not, so thanks so much.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Marguerite, I am so glad you liked them.

[@pattieduffy4992]

Love ALL your videos. This is a HUGE help!!! Thank for sharing all your ideas,tricks, and creativity.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Pattie, You are so welcome!

[@bethgray4151]

The one I know I will use right away is the buckle. I have a leather-look embossing folder, and I was planning on buying buckles like are used in doll clothes to dress up the "leather." I have guilding wax to color them like a different metal. Thanks!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Beth, that sounds like fun.

[@rcgkreations]

Great tips, thanks

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are welcome.

[@corkiegott875]

I took notes! Love all the tips. I have used buttons with embroidery thread, lots of colors. I can't wait to use pop tops with ribbon. that was beautiful! And I will color on ribbon, and several other ideas you gave. Thanks again, new friend!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Corkie, I am so glad you liked the ideas. And thanks for the tip.

[@StampYourselfHappy]

These have quickly become my favorite videos! Your knowledge is amazing and I am continually surprised by what you do. Thank you for taking the time to share your tips. Keep them coming! I love them!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Mary Jane, you are so welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@margieryne6220]

Hi, Connie, you always have the best tips! TFS!🥰

[@simplysimplestamping]

Margie, I am so glad you like them.

[@lorrainemorgan7451]

These are wonderful tips Connie. I try to recycle as much as possible so this has added to my recycling brain. Thanks for sharing. Lorraine (from Australia)

[@simplysimplestamping]

Lorraine, I am so glad you like them.

[@vernalapp2306]

Thank you so much Connie for sharing all of your wonderful ideas with us!! Give a try with soda pop cans, they make beautiful little additions such as butterflies, flowers and even sentiments in various colors. Just need to use a little caution as aluminum is a little sharp if not handled carefully!! I received a cross cut from a die cut from a drink can, on an Easter card that was elegant in some purples.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Verna, I have done that. But you are right you have to be very careful.

[@vlapine]

Great ideas- thanks

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are very welcome.

[@susangoulding749]

Thanks Connie Some a great Ideas as always. Greetings from South Africa🇿🇦

[@simplysimplestamping]

Susan, I am so glad you like them.

[@karenpiermarini3628]

You get a lot of free window sheets from children's toy boxes and such.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Karen, thanks for the tip.

[@dnahrvolts6386]

Great hacks,. Can use the for sure

[@simplysimplestamping]

Awesome.

[@sandykarlovich5844]

Connie love all your hacks, such great ideas. Tfs!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sandy, I am so glad. Thank you for watching.

[@lmiz8011]

Love your Hacks! What is the name of your die that you used today?

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sorry for the delay. I went to look this up and got side-tracked. Potted Succulents - #154330

[@katherinemunro9770]

Great tips, Connie. The bokeh background is gorgeous! Quick question: do you ever find it difficult to peel the red rubber stamps back off the inside of the case, especially if you haven’t used them for several months? I know they can be hard to remove from the acrylic blocks if they are left too long, so I have never wanted to stick them to the inside of the case lest the same thing happen.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Katherine, I really don't. But I think it depends on climate. If I do have one that is really stuck I use the spatula end of the Take Your Pick Too.

[@lynnbehnke6910]

I wonder if you could color your tab buckle with VersaMark and embossing powder? Over the years I've collected lots of colors and I think that could be fun.

[@simplysimplestamping]

You can. I did that many years ago. It's kinda hard to do BUT if you keep in mind the area that the ribbon will cover, you can use that part to hold onto the buckle with tweezers.

[@poncialarcon9376]

the buckle idea is great for Christmas cards. Like Santa's belt.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Oh what a fun idea. Thanks for the tip.

[@12mgreene]

Do we need to still need to heat emboss the VersaMark or can we just leave it like that?

[@simplysimplestamping]

The heat tool is used to melt embossing powder. There is nothing to melt here so you're good to go.

[@12mgreene]

@@simplysimplestamping Thank you!

[@dorothyeverett8790]

I love your videos -- not only are they amazing tips and tricks, but I love the fact that they are short and to the point, without all the extra chit chat! Thanks a lot!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Dorothy, thank you for watching.

[@kathykramer6267]

The kittle flat bows would look cute in the string of a flying kite. Just one of many ideas I have for those little bows. I like how they are flat without the big knot

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are right, that would be adorable.

[@susansievers3277]

You are so good with such simple ideas. I love your hacks best. Thank you.

[@hilarygreek7830]

For old makeup, you can break it up and mix with glue and you have glimmery paste that’s great for use with stencils!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you for the tip.

[@beckykearns1296]

I love these!! My favorites are the eye shadow sentiments and the buckle ribbon! Thank you, Connie, for some awesome ideas!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Becky, Glad you like them!

[@lynntwible8315]

@@simplysimplestamping❤

[@sybilmccullers6291]

Incredible ideas Connie. I especially like the way you used a die on magazine paper. Wouldn't a honeycomb die look great cut out of a picture of macaroni and cheese? Oh endless fun. Thanks.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sybil, that sounds very fun.

[@lynnbehnke6910]

Somehow I got talked in to being part of a parents' night at a preschool. I was supposed to do something simple and artsy with the preschoolers, so I used a version of your old eyeshadow trick. I pre-stamped a pile of little white squares of cardstock with happy faces. Then I grabbed a bag of cotton balls and my chalk palette. Each child could rub their cotton ball in the chalk of their choice and then rub it on the cardstock to make the invisible picture appear! Very cheap but fun project!

[@simplysimplestamping]

You just made my day. Thank you for sharing.

[@classiccarsclassicrock9433]

Sad, got rid of all my pop tabs and do not get pop anymore. I had them for so long and tossed them when moving.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Oh darn.

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Connie, awesome hack vid!! TFS..🤩🥰👍🏾🙏🏾

[@simplysimplestamping]

Gwen, You are so welcome!

[@NailsJamieBeeReSeller]

Great ideas! Tyty 😊❤️🇨🇦

[@cathygarner6867]

Great upcycle ideas l love it 😊

[@simplysimplestamping]

Cathy, so glad you like them.

[@RashmiSaid]

Coloring white ribbon…. Now I can match my stamping so easily. What a great idea!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Rashmi, I am so glad!

[@ritag9612]

I look forward to your hack videos with anticipation. Chock full of useful information in a short time frame. You never disappoint me. I get a lot of gardening catalogs that I have been throwing away. Not now. Imagine the vibrant colors and glossy paper in them. Oh my, what wonderful paper for sentiment, background, and floral dies these would make. These ideas never entered my mind! You are super duper!! Thank you.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Rita, I can only imagine what you might create.

[@kkrolf2782]

Is the VERSAMARK really a sufficient “adhesive” to KEEP the eye shadow adhered to the paper?!?

[@simplysimplestamping]

Absolutely! I have used that hack for years and it works great.

[@maryellenorchard8451]

GENIUS!!!! I know at least four that I will use this weekend! Connie, you always surprise!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Mary Ellen, Yay! Thank you!

[@mariarigogliosi8528]

Fantastic Saves!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Maria, thank you!

[@pquack51]

What terrific hacks! Loved 'em all! You're a genius!! TYFS, Connie.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Pam, I am so glad you like them.

[@Boatpeep]

Mind blown! Die cut from junk mail/catalogs! Now I don't have to declutter them! LOL!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Michelle, I am so glad you liked the tip.

[@sarahlatshaw9451]

Connie, I really enjoyed watching these hacks!! They are amazing, thank you so much for sharing them with us.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Glad you like them!

[@abijahdixon2771]

So many great tips! I drive my minimalist friend nuts cause I save so much stuff for crafts lol, I grew up on an island in Alaska with five other siblings plus my parents and a dog lol, so I learned to save.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks for sharing!! It was fun to know your story.

[@cjoanschepperly7390]

That pop can lid buckle is a great idea. My hubby is going to think I am crazy....crazier. LOL

[@simplysimplestamping]

You just made me giggle.

[@kayfurnish8715]

Thanks for all the recycling tips, Connie! I've used some of them over the years, but it's always great to refresh our memories and also learn new tricks in the process. I was curious so checked the dictionary for the pronunciation of bokeh and it is BOH-kuh (long "o" on the BOH part). It always reminds me of the old Hippie days! LOL

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kay, you are very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@donnab4795]

Very cool and boy did I learn a lot. I think I'll pull out all my stamp sand get them organized. I have a lot of stamps....then I watch movies and Demand Shows I've recorded all day long. LOL! Thanks Connie for all the great advice and tips.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Donna, I am so glad.

[@cordulacorrea6381]

Connie I have used magazines with die cuts for years I ❤️ upcycle thank you for your article.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Cordula, you are welcome.

[@evelynslama3942]

I just love watching your videos! You have the neatest ideas and you inspire me! So here's a question for you: you mentioned in one of your videos that you move your dies to magnetic sheets and store them. What do you do with the very sturdy, clear plastic envelopes these dies arrive in from Stampin Up? I repackage mine as well and haven't been able to come up with any good ideas. The wider envelopes might hold the 6x6 DSP, but what about the narrower envelopes? Any suggestions?

[@simplysimplestamping]

Evelyn, I store them in a box. When they retire, I put them back in the plastic envelopes and sell them.

[@brendamaun5455]

I love the junk mail hack, but I I'm assuming if I use junk mail on cards I cannot sell them due to copywrite issues, right? Maybe the intricate die cut one as it's not recognizable, but it's not ok to use a portion of a photo (say a bird or flower)... or is it?

[@simplysimplestamping]

I would suggest you google the copyright questions. I am not in a position to give legal advice.

[@carlamooney622]

Connie, you have amazed me once again! I love watching your videos! I learn so much and if I am not sure of what you did, I go back and watch it again!! Thank you again from a beginner. 😊❤

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@stephaniekdavis3216]

Connie these hacks are just wonderful. Thank you for sharing. It is great to recycle, plus you are saving money! Thanks again

[@simplysimplestamping]

Glad you like them!

[@greenlady43]

A few of these I’ll use. I don’t wear makeup or use nail polish. Dryer sheets? Haven’t used in years! But I’m sure a neighbor or friend could save me some! All of our soda and beer comes in glass bottles! But I have used various bottles for circles. Just like a stamp, tap on ink pad press on paper!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Linda, thanks for watching.

[@juliecarrion493]

I was amazed at all the ideas you presented for up cycling. I love upcycling ideas! I'm always saving things because I think I can use them in a new or different way. I'm a new stamper, and I saved all the clear sheets thinking I could use them in some way. Thank for your wonderful idea!! I also loved the eye shadow idea. I also went through my rubber stamps today that I haven't put the stickers on and used this hack!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Julie, I am so glad you found this useful. Thank you.

[@juliecarrion493]

Question: I purchased some used ink pads and I have been purchasing the ink refills for the ink pads I have. I have completed the neutrals, regals, most of the brights and subtitles. I will have to buy a few new ones she didn't sell me. So, now I have about 20 ink pads with little or no ink them that are retired and no longer have refills. Do you have an upcycle idea for these ink pad cases or do you just throw them in recycling or the trash?

[@simplysimplestamping]

Julie, I have never tried to upcycle them. But if you come up with any ideas I would love to hear them.

[@craftypam9992]

Some useful ideas here. That piece of release paper all the dimensionals were stuck to? If you're die cutting a complicated die, use a roller glue on the back of the card BEFORE cutting, and use the release paper so it doesn't stick to the plate. And you've made a self adhesive sticker! You can even leave the backing on it and save it for later use.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks for the tip.

[@lindagordon1285]

Got a great 1 for recycling...The inside of security envelopes make a great source of patterned paper for diecuts or whatever! Many are even in colors!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Great tip.

[@inekegeernaert801]

It's almost a pity that we have a sticker on our mail box declining junkmail... but the other tips are great, tfs ❤

[@simplysimplestamping]

Ineke, thanks for watching.

[@jackieboeder6864]

Very interesting. Fantastic ideas. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Jackie, my pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@watcherinlaa8736]

Great idea on using the magazines. They generally print on some high quality paper. Thanks for the tip!

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are very welcome.

[@franscott9536]

What great tips. Connie, where or how do you come up with these ideas? Your mind is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Fran, you are very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@denisekersey8120]

These are some great tips love them. Especially the die cut with junk mail. Wow you are awesome. Love it. Buy the dollar tree make up brushes great for this.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Denise, that is so nice of you to say.

[@I.M.creations]

Awesome tips! 👍Thank you for sharing 🙏!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks for watching!

[@jillhelmers1717]

AMAZING ideas. Thank you for sharing!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Jill, you are very welcome.

[@donnareynolds7385]

hello Connie thanks for these great tips and thanks for the great audio description I have started collecting tissue boxes and other snackfood boxes to cut up into rectangles they are fine if you're going to cover them in pretty paper or foil what do you think of that idea thank you so much keep these hacks coming love your videos could you please do one punch craft I would love to have some punch craft animals as I use a lot of punch he's not been able to see thank you so much Donna Adelaide Australia

[@simplysimplestamping]

Donna, I really don't create punch animals. You might google it and see who does.

[@margaretjohnson1283]

Wow for the hack with junk mail! Good vid! Thanks.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Any time!

[@graceforever12]

This is the best hack video I have ever seen. Your others are great too but this one really has a lot packed into it. So many things that you can use that most of the time would have gone to waste! Thanks a million for sharing all your innovative ideas with us. You're the bomb!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Fran, my pleasure. I am glad it was useful.