If you have leftover wallpaper laying around your house, you may be wondering how you can reuse it. Wallpaper can be expensive, and if you buy too much or change your mind about using it, you may not be able to return it. Reusing it can be a form of recycling.

If you want to avoid losing money, you can learn how to reuse wallpaper. There are numerous crafts and household uses for wallpaper. Here are a few of them.

Scrapbooking

Many people save their old wallpaper, or any extra pieces they have, and use them for scrapbooking. Wallpaper is easy to cut and can be pasted into a scrapbook or photo album just like other types of scrapbook paper.

Giftwrap

If your wallpaper scraps are large enough, you can use them as giftwrap. Since many types of wallpaper come in bright colors, fun patterns, and unique designs, knowing how to reuse wallpaper as giftwrap can really help make your gift stand out. It can also save you money since you won’t have to buy new wrapping paper for birthday parties and other special occasions.

Notebook

If you have several pieces of wallpaper left over, you can staple or bind them together to create a notebook or journal. The wallpaper will give your notebook a personalized look. You can use your notebook in the car or even keep it beside your phone to jot down quick messages.

Dollhouse Wallpaper

If you have a dollhouse or know someone who does, consider using your wallpaper inside the dollhouse. Simply cut it to size and paste it on the walls of the dollhouse. This will give your dollhouse a unique look and allow you to recycle the wallpaper.

When you learn how to reuse wallpaper, you will find that you save money and help the environment by recycling. Think of other creative ways to reuse your wallpaper and turn it into a masterpiece.

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