Paper Declutter and How To Make Paper Out of Recycled Paper - Simplify Your life

[@jojomang3016]

I've been struggling with anxiety over whether or not I should get rid of my old diaries. They have a lot of negative memories in them and reading them just makes me cringe. It's nice to know that I can give them new life in this way and still continue to journal. Thanks for this.

[@RussandSherri1996]

This is so great! It brought back memories of my 4th grade science class (Mr. Murphy) and he showed us how to do this. It was very fun. I haven’t done it since then so I’m going to give it a go.

[@gracioustreatz7231]

This paper recycling method is such a brilliant. I love the paper texture of the outcome. It's so amazing that you don't need any glue or chemical to combine it? Brilliant!

[@FairylandCottage]

Gracious Treatz ... I'm with ya! It's so amazing and the texture is beautiful and every piece is different. X

[@LizzieDeanMakes]

I haven’t made paper since I was a little girl! I used to put all my pressed flowers into it 😍 this makes me so nostalgic! Xx

[@roseenglish7923]

Yes, me too. I'll try it with Pansies.

[@FairylandCottage]

Lizzie Dean Makes me too! I use to love flower presses! It's so hard to find them these days. All my heavy books are filled with dry flowers! ❤️🌼

[@mellibee100]

Niamh - I am soooo excited! I actually bought a used blender from a charity store years ago for this exact purpose and you gave me the shove I needed to just do it finally! I LOOOOOOOVE how it turned out! One of my sheets went wonky - so I took the pulp out and lined a fluted dish with it which I shall use as a St Patrick’s gift basket. I used green flecks in the paper too. I have soooo many ideas and can’t wait to make another batch! The Tennessee summer will be brilliant for this because it will dry instantly!

[@elizabeth1703]

I actually just did this for the first time (: After coming across this video, i thought it was a really need idea and used some of my school notes from last semester that i do not need anymore. Great way to give them a new life! Thank you so much for being so creative with your ideas and sharing them (:

[@kausaranees]

Wonderful ! I never thought that making paper had so much work involved. Not to mention the electricity used in whisking the wet paper and the ironing. Above all ,the wood from the trees. We really should respect and take care of our environment. This gives so much peace when one practices mindfulness in everything surrounding else. Can we make paper from shredded paper in any old fashion way. I feel maybe air drying in the sun can be one of them.

[@FairylandCottage]

great! yes in a warm climate you can air dry outside... inside here is our house would take months..

[@jacquelineshewring503]

I love a challenge. I am definitely going to give this ago. I have some saved dried orchid flowers I may try adding. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@conniem4183]

Loooove this!! Easiest paper making tutorial I’ve ever come across. Thank you for sharing it...❤️

[@FairylandCottage]

Wonderful! Im delighted :-)

[@defender_of_wonder]

Oh my goodness the recycle paper 📝 making is a brilliant idea 💡!you can do so much to the pulp with colored dye and tiny dried flowers 🌸 I just got through shredding my papers! Going to try this!😃Thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing!👍🏻❤️😊

[@FairylandCottage]

Yes pop little seeds or flowers in there too!

[@dorothymcleod1]

Great idea, I am going to try putting seeds (california poppies) and some dried flower petals in my paper.. Once dry I think I might try cutting circles to fit standard pots and use them as gifts that people can pot up. I won't iron the paper as the heat might kill the seeds. I will see if it will work.

[@FairylandCottage]

Dorothy cripplewing ooh that sounds interesting! Let me know for sure how you go.

[@therealjunkfoodprojectglas3192]

How did it go? Was thinking about giving this a try...

[@dorothymcleod1]

@@therealjunkfoodprojectglas3192 make your paper quite thick to hold the seeds and try not to soak the seeds too long. I gathered the mush paper then sprinkled the seeds then more paper. the seeds that soaked too long didn't germinate but the poppies did.

[@alycadabra7956]

I'll definitely be adding this into our homeschool curriculum!

[@FairylandCottage]

ah wonderful! great that you choose to homeschool!

[@megangarcia6991]

Me too!

[@alijane1995]

I learned how to make paper at art college and I was really inspired by the process and I want to start doing it again.

[@MsSinth]

That's awesome!

[@chris2tea]

I used to love making paper! Thanks for the reminder. Thinking of turning the local ads into a valentine brought a smile.

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah I love that! nothing like the texture of homemade paper.

[@barbaracarbone4658]

That's amazing!!

[@ritatocta7583]

You are an Angel

[@arknspagirl]

I am so grateful to come across your channel! 😘 thank you, shredding and making paper for my Christmas & holiday cards!

[@FairylandCottage]

awh lovely. Enjoy... it is so rewarding. A bit messy but worth it!

[@camilahassinger526]

i've been binge watching lots of your videos and oh my god you're helping me so much with all your diys and info. thank you for sharing this with all of us and being so kind with the message of low/zero waste, the work you're doing is amazing. i wish you nothing but the best xx

[@FairylandCottage]

What a lovely message to receive! Thank you for your kindness. I love that you like the videos. x

[@LizzieDeanMakes]

Oh Niamh it is like you can see inside my house! First the airing cupboard towels and sheets - and now the paper work! This is exactly the two things I have hanging over me like a dark cloud! On the plus side I did clean out my wardrobe recently 💪🏻 xx

[@FairylandCottage]

Lizzie Dean Makes ... haha Lizzie! Well done for clearing out your wardrobe 👍 I just keep giving you more work 😂 x

[@annesfeltedfriends]

Thanks so much for this video I especially liked the paper making instructions to use up junk paper. Saves recycling and helps in zero waste.

[@FairylandCottage]

thanks Anne, x

[@grinsehummel]

thank you for your ideas...doing my yearly paperwork and having a lot of paper waste...since i am an artist, i will try to recycle the paper and paint on it.. :-)

[@svetamcdowell]

Amazing! Your videos are like therapy!

[@FairylandCottage]

haha Im glad you like them x

[@MasterNorind]

Wow amazing. I never thought I could make paper by myself. I will definitely try this.

[@FairylandCottage]

it''s one of the most rewarding things I've done!

[@tinylions]

You are an artist. Thank you for all the creative inspiration! :-)

[@FairylandCottage]

thank you!

[@MayraaLorenaa4]

I am mind blown, this was amazing! Super inspiring!!!!! I am going to try it

[@FairylandCottage]

Delighted...let met now if you try it!

[@susantaylor8507]

Wow I'm glad I found your video I'm going to try this I have lots of papers lol

[@RackinRudy]

this is my favorite kind of paper and usually pay good $$$$ for a piece! i am definitely gonna try this! thanks!

[@tastyamlas.]

Nice sister Frist time seeing this paper recycling it's a best work lot's of talent in you keep rocking 👍 thankyou for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MTGoddard]

Bravo!!!!!! Wow! Amazing discovery 👈🏽👍🤩

[@FairylandCottage]

haha have fun!!

[@aishwaryaamin469]

Amazing! thankyou so much! you put so much love in videos!

[@FairylandCottage]

Aishwarya Amin lovely compliment, thank you! Glad you like them :-) x

[@shanemwebb84]

I can't get enough of your videos! I absolutely love them! You make me want to visit Ireland! Would love to see more upcycling videos like this :)

[@FairylandCottage]

Shane Webb haha brilliant! Ireland doesn't disappoint! Thanks so much for watching the videos. I'm very appreciative of your support. X

[@sophiek3292]

I am so glad I found your channel.. 😍

[@FairylandCottage]

Sophie K woop woop! 🙌 I'm delighted you found the channel too x

[@layladarby2310]

Just sent this video to the school I work at, as it can go towards there echo project, thank you, fairyland cottage.

[@FairylandCottage]

Layla Darby ah that's great to hear! Let me know how everyone gets on! So much fun x

[@roisinburns7102]

This is so brilliant, thank you!🙏

[@loveandpanic]

This is incredible! Thank you for showing how making paper can be done do simply, can't wait to try this. ♡

[@FairylandCottage]

Hannah Gordon ... isn't it! It's so simple. messy but so rewarding! My kitchen was a mess for a weekend while making and drying! But hey. Thanks for watching x

[@anncampbell373]

I love this, Niamh!!! The papermaking might even motivate me to tackle the piles of paper!! 😅

[@roseenglish7923]

Me too.

[@FairylandCottage]

Ann Campbell haha I'm delighted to hear! X

[@Naturalrnmom]

I am really enjoying all your videos! You do such an amazing job filming and editing them. The content is so rich! I want to escape on vacation to your fairyland cottage. I’m all the way in NY though haha

[@cmc6299]

Love this! I've wanted to try making my own paper for such a long time - you made it look so easy that I'm definitely trying it this weekend! I realise your video is two years old - have you made any more videos of paper-making with added foliage/flowers??

[@allyirvine7537]

I never knew paper could be made like this! (I must have missed that day at school 😉). Gonna give this a try. Thanks.

[@FairylandCottage]

Ally Irvine ... hehe this is a really easy lazy way to make paper! You can find more thorough better ways online. X

[@ecoute5931]

You have such cool amazing ideas/projects

[@FairylandCottage]

thanks. Glad you think so. x

[@LiliWhiteWorld]

Is there any particular type of paper that works best for this? Would newspaper or old magazines also work?

[@philipdoyle-allen6575]

OMG it’s amazing 😊😊will definitely try this thanks . Pauline

[@Ari35485]

I had no idea you could do this! That's awesome 😊

[@FairylandCottage]

let me know how you get on if you make. Kids love it so a lot of teachers know how to do this. x

[@meghan2218]

Wow!!! This is incredible!

[@jayalexander6798]

This is fantastic!!!! Thank you!

[@haupia1277]

I just discovered your channel today and boy, am I thrilled! You're genius! Especially this video, I def. have to try this! And love your accent!

[@FairylandCottage]

Hau Pia hi there! I'm delighted you found me and I'm very grateful to have you as a subscriber! Thanks for joining and good luck with making paper it's so cool! X

[@heatherwhite2788]

Instead of shredding, I use those papers as firestarters.

[@user-rb7fi2wz6z]

Wow. Really Nice. I have both cross shredded but not long cut as you have. I have small pieces. Will it work the same way in process. Correct? Plus must be black and white papers only or can be the various quality of papers? I have color bills papers. Can any various kind papers or specific kind of paper? I would like to try. Thanks so much for creative.

[@FairylandCottage]

Any paper at all as long as there is no plastic coating... I shred them just because it makes it easier when making but any size cut outs will do..

[@HomeLifewithRebecca]

One of my kids has a science project coming up and this would be GREAT to do!!! Ty 😊

[@debbiestevenson2992]

Wow that's amazing! I must try this.

[@FairylandCottage]

Debbie Stevenson let me know how you get on! It's great fun x

[@debbiestevenson2992]

@@FairylandCottage I will 🙂

[@moryg3268]

That's brilliant! Thank you, can't wait to try it! Kisses from Italy

[@FairylandCottage]

Love to Italy. Let me know if you make. x

[@SantaMonicaMonica]

Oh I needed this! That paper recycling is really cool! Thanks for the inspo!😘

[@FairylandCottage]

Santa Monica Monica ... you can do it with the kids! They would love the mess I'm sure. Hehe 😉❤️

[@SantaMonicaMonica]

Oh my gosh they would LOVE it!!

[@eirinis8812]

Mindblowing!! 🙏🙏

[@lovelyday2805]

What a wonderful idea! Thank you!

[@daniaa.oliva-pena7338]

Wonderful idea ! Thank you :D!

[@ourfamilyaccount]

You're method is much easier over the one I tried many years ago. I forgot where I saw it online but the one who developed it required shredded paper, a chemical (I forget) and clothing lint... It didn't work to my liking... It fell apart. I'll have to try yours.

[@AllThingsFrugalAndFabulous]

Hello I am a newer sub and I have been watching a lot of your videos and am really enjoying your content. I am newer to the "Zero-Waste" movement but am really frugal and love this idea of making your own paper from paper you would be throwing away (recycling) anyways! Thank you for all your amazing ideas! Xo

[@FairylandCottage]

All Things Frugal And Fabulous ..... delighted you are enjoying the channel. I'm so frugal too and love ways to reuse everything! Let me know how you get on if you make the paper! Being 'zero waste' is such a frugal thing and also like living a simple life. It's great isn't it? X

[@AllThingsFrugalAndFabulous]

Fairyland Cottage I love the zero waste and frugal lifestyle they seem to go hand in hand I have been on a major decluttering mission for a while now and transitioning into a more zero waste life too! I have a few different videos on repurposing different things too I love giving things a new life as well! 😊❤

[@FairylandCottage]

All Things Frugal And Fabulous ... sounds great. I'll check them out! ❤️❤️

[@AllThingsFrugalAndFabulous]

Fairyland Cottage thank you!! 😊❤

[@elem8014]

It's amazing! I love it!

[@FairylandCottage]

Melina Guzman ah thanks! Loads of fun to do x

[@yolly2292]

Amazing! I’m doing this! 🥰🥰🥰

[@FairylandCottage]

Have fun!

[@Ronitiva]

USEFUL of making paper part！

[@melbonthuys7573]

This is incredible! ❤️

[@FairylandCottage]

Animalover Veganette thanks! It's a fun messy project. ❤️

[@Margie_Ellis]

Ooooooh, I want to cut out snowflake designs! Thank you!

[@kuchytapr]

Thank you for sharing.

[@ayleenrivera101]

Can you add a conditioner to the wet paper as it is soaking to soften it into tissue paper? Any recommendations?

[@FairylandCottage]

Ayleen Rivera I have never tried that! It might leave a film on the paper but you could trial

[@jababhababmakolkata]

Lovely video,amazing ...💕

[@bluecurlygirl]

Oh it'd probably make fantastic watercolour paper. Starting out in watercolour can be very expensive. Good quality paper can be costly especially considering shipping etc. This would be amazing for someone to try out on in the beginning. Wouldn't matter if you slopped a whole pile of water on it - it's just gonna drink it up.

[@aplusjba]

Great video. How do you dispose of the rest of the blended paper water? I wouldn't want it to go down my drain and clog my cesspool.

[@FairylandCottage]

I had those sieve things over the plug. It collected all the paper and I rolled into a ball and dried and used in the fire.

[@Manijhe]

Thank you :) This was lovely and I'll definitely try it out :)

[@evacubasvasquez449]

Thanks for sharing! I want to try this but can't find a sifter like the one in the viedo anywhere, where did you get yours? ☺ Thanks in advance!

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah this was bought in a discount store for very cheap. They are splatter guards. x

[@evacubasvasquez449]

@@FairylandCottage Thank you!!

[@BenteDosUnoBente]

Is it okay to do this method with receipts? The thermal paper used they say are laced with BPA.

[@FairylandCottage]

yeah I don't use receipts... such a pity receipts are lined in plastic... its everywhere eh!

[@Elly-z7q]

Happy Quarantine ya'll *starts rocking gently*

[@PetiteSweets]

This is the coolest idea ever!!! But I really wish I have that hand blender thing because I don’t... :(

[@FairylandCottage]

Petite Sweets you could use an actually blender or food processor but it would be messy! I got this one for 10€ So very cheap

[@PetiteSweets]

Fairyland Cottage It’s ok! When I get a chance I’ll try this out:)

[@kritikitti3868]

Help! Life is way tooo short to make paper this way. Enjoyed the video tho🤗🎈

[@FairylandCottage]

Delighted you enjoyed the video!

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you 👍😍❤️️

[@sluggo206]

I had a friend who made paper as a home business and it had the same rough look and speckles. I never knew how he made them but it must have been similar. He sold custom wedding invitations and blank cards.

[@rockstarofredondo]

In the US, the Letter carrier by law must deliver all the mail including the junk mail so a no junk mail sign is pointless.🤷🏼‍♀️The homemade paper is beautiful.

[@FairylandCottage]

gosh that's terrible! so much waste that you can't avoid..

[@Elly-z7q]

what happens after you finish with the paper you made?

[@FairylandCottage]

ελλιέ δυσών I use it for cards and writing and any left over is used for burning.

[@Elly-z7q]

@@FairylandCottage thanks for responding

[@cathyphegley7414]

A maz ing!

[@Karla-wf9ix]

I'm going to do this with my math notes after I (hopefully) pass my math test on monday 🙂🙂🙂

[@jeanellegrima6178]

good luck for your test:) if you re watching this channel you must be a very smart lady so I'm sure you gonna do well in your test :)

[@Mz-pt3xt]

Hi Niamh.... Love your chanel actually.... Maybe i have a silly questions "sorry" 😂... Are you lefty?....

[@FairylandCottage]

M z thanks for watching the channel!! I'm not a lefty but I had an arm injury as a child and I had to learn how to use my left hand for years so I adapted! Are you a lefty?

[@Mz-pt3xt]

@@FairylandCottage Omg 😭😭😭 I'm so sorry for the silly questions 😢😢😢

[@Mz-pt3xt]

By the way I can't stop watching your videos ... I just like watch your video everyday 😅😅😅 Thank you so much for your answer Niamh...😊😊😊 I actually can do both of my hand...

[@JESUSlovesyouall]

Great idea for using the papers we all get rid of daily 😁

[@rhiannonpearl]

Can you re make paper from paper you've already made? If that makes sense haha Basically, how many times can this be repeated?

[@FairylandCottage]

haha that's a great question. I have only made once so I don't know! The second time round there may not be enough pulp to stick it all together.... hummmm

[@marlenebragelman7251]

What about papers with ink on it?