Craft With Me - Let’s Recycle Old Packaging and Make Something New - Junk Journal Style!

Hi Guys,
I wanted to try something I have never done on my channel before. I have been hoarding old packaging from all the new goodies that I’ve purchased. A lot of the packaging is so beautiful and has so much potential that I couldn’t throw it out. Here I’m sharing just a few ideas on how to reuse it all and make something fun for your junk journals or gift to a crafty friend.
A lot of what I used today was from an order I received from Journalsay.com. I will link that haul down here in case you missed it.
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Maggie
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[@lorrainemcneil]

Hi Maggie. Gee, I so look forward to your videos. They just make my day. Your ideas blow me away and you've become such an exciting part of my day. I love that you just get stuck in. I also dont agree with the person that said you are wasteful of product.I know she wasn't be awful, it just bothered her, but it seemed a strange comment when you were using packaging that most people put in the bin!! I love that you dont mind wasting a bit of this and a bit of that. We horde so much stuff that its great when your not too het up over a bit of washi tape or keeping bits of paper or cutting up an image. You've got to do what comes naturally to you, and I for one, absolutely love your style. Off to see if I can find some packaging. I'll be saving it from now on. Thanks hun, have a great day x

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Lorraine, You don’t know how much your comment meant to me. This just made all the difference in the world for me. I understand that I might not be able to please everyone, but I’m definitely doing me! I appreciate you so much. Thanks for watching and for your kind words.

[@dianajackman7213]

I smile every time you say, "What is it?" Love your videos and your projects. ❤

[@sam21ski]

Yay, I'm glad I checked in, love those labels xx Really love how you have a 'blonde' moment and can't remember the names of things, like a paperclip!!! Thanks for sharing, great makes again xx

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Sam!! :) I’m glad you checked in too. It’s crazy how when the camera turns on I seem to forget what everything is called. Lol Thanks for stopping by Sam. Have a blessed day

[@karenzagdan1565]

Love how you use the Tim Holtz people in your fabulous creations Maggie, you have such a great eye. I especially loved the window with the lady looking out, just lovely ❤

[@tatteredpaperandlace2905]

Maggie very inspiring. I really enjoy using packaging to make ephemera. I have to chuckle when you say “What’s happening” Great video.

[@SunsetCrafts]

Lol…it’s my way of playing down my frustration. Ha! I’m so glad you enjoyed this project. Thanks so much for always watching! :)

[@janinebryan8703]

I love the arch window one and it’s good to see you are not afraid to just use one part of an image - so many people consider it sacrilege or wasteful. I’m always fascinated by the things you come up with. The others in this video were great too .

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thank you so much Janine, I appreciate your comment. I had a lot of fun sharing these ideas. Thanks so much for watching

[@janellemasters9714]

I am so glad you addressed all of our saved packaging. What great ideas you shared! Thank you so much for all the time you put into these videos.

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Janelle, I’m so glad that you enjoyed this video. I had fun going through all my packaging to play around with. Thanks so much for watching

[@lesliedenton8081]

Awesome project! A great way to recycle, plus use all of the neat papers and stickers we have.

[@SunsetCrafts]

Definitely a great project to use up all our stash. Thanks so much for watching Leslie

[@tammyhale9462]

Absolutely love your creative ideas!! Thank you Maggie!!❤❤

[@christinelazarides8916]

What potential for all our packing, great ideas!

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Christine, thanks so much for watching

[@crabbydaves]

I love your creative brain. I would still be sitting there. You do inspire me to get crafting. Thank you so much for showing us how to use packaging that would otherwise be garbage. I am binge watching your videos 😂❤

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Beth, thank you so much for watching. I’m so glad you are enjoying my channel. Enjoy the rest of your weekend

[@jeanpolkoski2107]

Just beautiful! So glad I saved all of that pretty packaging. Thank you for sharing!

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Jean, I’m so happy that you enjoyed this project. This video was a long time coming. Thanks so much for watching

[@carolm4094]

Great ideas. I always save the packaging. Fun to work with.

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thanks for watching Carol

[@suzyallen1726]

Oh boy back to back videos. It was worth the wait while you took care of business for your family. They come first always😊❤❤wow great ideas with packaging. My fave is girl behind window and then dapper guy with the smile. I love them all. Love tuck idea also. Great job maggie. Love to go with the maggie brain for a while. Very relaxing😊❤

[@moniquedeconinck6679]

J’aime beaucoup merci 👏👏👏👏🦋

[@kathyude9457]

I have a drawer full of this packaging. I'm so glad you did this video. It was so helpful!

[@SunsetCrafts]

So glad you enjoyed it Kathy. Thanks for watching

[@pamelakemp9834]

Love the videos always great to get something from nothing xx

[@prettyrichgirl2007]

Very nice as always...good job...

[@robinsutton4952]

You’re all inspiring. I know when I’m making something and someone gives me input, I hand them paper and glue and tell them “make it how you want”. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Robin, you made me laugh. Thanks for watching and for your kind words. I tend to hold my tongue a lot when that happens to me. :)

[@peggycorbello2811]

Love these projects. Lots of great ideas for me to use my saved packaging!! Thanks for all the inspiration❣ Love your channel. Have a great weekend, also.

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Peggy, this was a lot of fun to figure out new ways to use up my packaging and to use all my other supplies I’ve been hoarding. So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching

[@VaneeseCollins]

Fabulous as always.

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thanks for watching Vaneese

[@sheilaironside8099]

Super cute ideas! Thank you!

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thanks for watching Sheila

[@jenniehawkins9998]

These were very cute!

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thanks so much for watching Jennie

[@nancymoore1275]

Love all your choices, so pretty!

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thanks so much for watching Nancy

[@Birdie_2023]

I love how you figured out how to reuse the pkging I will now be doing this I am new ro junk journaling and love it

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Birdie, I am so glad that you enjoyed this project. Thanks so much for watching

[@theolachapman6126]

Packing turned out very unique all your projects are amazing thank you for sharing THEOLA

[@erikahatcher5492]

Such a great idea using our packaging items like this. You’re so very creative, and I really enjoy watching and listening to you. Your voice is calming. You make us feel like we are in the room with you, while you make all these pretties.thank you for your inspiration!

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Erika, I’m so glad that you enjoyed this project. It was a lot of fun trying out different ways to make old packaging have a whole new use. Thanks for watching

[@rn4neo]

Cute ideas!

[@SunsetCrafts]

So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching

[@shellyt9620]

Oh my gosh! I love these so much. So much cuteness! I have saved all my plastic packaging because I feel so bad there’s so much and use them all the time (I have a ton) 😞. Why I didn’t think to hold on to the packaging, especially TH 🫢! I look forward to every video, You are so talented!

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Shelly, well now you have a reason to save your packaging too. I’m so glad you enjoyed this video. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks so much for watching

[@staysuckafreewithdee]

i'm new to your channel, but it is so inspiring, creative, inclusive and affirming. your attention to detail x your ability to just go w/the flow and not worry about it 🤯. you have changed my craft brain for the better. lastly, thank you for featuring all the various cultural backgrounds found within the tim holtz catalog. it's beautiful to see. 🤎🫶🏾💫

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Devoya, welcome to my channel. Thank you so much for all your kind words. I truly appreciate it. I hope you continue to enjoy my content. Thank you for watching. Have a blessed day! :) Maggie

[@lindaseitz5708]

Love your creative ideas ❤

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thanks for watching Linda

[@plannertimewithmichael]

Love it!!! ❤

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thanks so much for watching Michael

[@irhonda31]

I’ve saved a lot of packaging, too, so thanks for the ideas!

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thanks for watching Rhonda

[@GloriaPew]

Nice job

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thanks for watching Gloria

[@isabellevogeleisen4405]

Coucou Maggie🤗 Que de belles créations !😍😍😍 😘✨🍀

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thank you Isabelle. So happy you enjoyed this project. Thanks for watching

[@bettywebster7904]

Very nice,

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thanks for watching Betty

[@Craftygirlheather]

Love this. You inspire me so much

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thank you so much Heather

[@tammyhale9462]

❤

[@InHappinessandDistress]

They came out just lovely! beautiful! I would love that wide washi with the ads on, how can I find it?

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi and thanks so much for watching! I’m so sorry, I tried to find the same advertisement washi and couldn’t find it.

[@sherry7222]

I love all of your projects…. just curious, what do you end up doing with them?

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Sherry, I use them in other projects or journals I make. Thanks for watching

[@alonebymimi4239]

Love them all! On the third one, the flower sticker and the book page. Where did you get those from?

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Mimi, is it the stain glass window sticker packaging? It should be from my last Temu haul I believe.

[@kimberleymaloy1728]

Thanks for giving us ideas for our packaging scraps! I have an observational tip(hopefully you won't think I'm being a pest) 1. I noticed when you glued down the last lady, and she slipped, you must have gotten into the glue for when you were finished smoothing her down she had glue on her face. You might already know this, but, I've seen other artist use a kneaded eraser take the glue off. 2. You said you use a paper to place your washi scraps on. You might want to store them on wax paper so you can reuse them. I use little scrappy pieces to hold my cutting dies down so they don't move. I hope these suggestions are helpful! I'm fairly new to your channel and love everything I've seen so far. Hope you have a Happy Weekend, tfs 😊

[@SunsetCrafts]

Hi Kimberly, thanks so much for the tips. 1. I actually have one of those erasers and forget to use it. 2. If the washi scraps are worth saving I will, otherwise if they are just too small to bother with it then I won’t. I appreciate you watching. Thanks again Kimberly for the tips. Have a great day

[@kimberleymaloy1728]

@SunsetCrafts you are so welcome! I am new to jj and appreciate what you creaters do so much! Have a great day and TFS 🙂

[@sbonhamleo]

Hi Maggie I look forward to your video every day. I just love your ideas! One thing that bothers me is sometimes you are wasteful with product. Today you did a video about recycling packaging and you were consistently wasting washi and other items. Maybe take a look at your video so you can see what I am talking about. I know this might sound like a small thing but if you waste an inch every card it adds up. I realize you don’t do it on purpose, I just want to bring it to your attention. Thank you so much Maggie!!❤❤❤

[@SunsetCrafts]

Thanks for your comment Sarah

[@sbonhamleo]

@@SunsetCrafts I hope I didn’t hurt your feelings. I wasn’t trying to be harsh or hateful.

[@SunsetCrafts]

@sbonhamleo I know I will not please everyone with my style of crafting and I’ve learned to accept it. No hard feelings. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.