2 Room Decor DIYs Using Paper Bag - Upcycle DIY

Hey everybody, my name is Sunny. This week I will be transforming used paper takeout bags into these lovely room decors. Not only will you beautify your room while saving some money, but also doing a great deed for the environment.

Save one of your clean paper bags you get from take outs, and cut it open along the seam, then cut out the bottom. Paper bags are usually made from craft paper that have high elasticity, high tear resistance and are designed for strength and durability, which make them a great material for DIY projects.

Once it is opened up, you get a flat sheet of paper with endless possibilities.

I am going to cut off seam because it’s a tougher area than the rest. Now we are ready to cut it into paper strips. Fold in the paper on the longer edge for about an inch, and cut it off with scissors or an x-acto knife. Please be careful not to hurt yourself.

Now I am going to twist the strip into a twine like rope. I see a lot of twine being used in room décor from stores like anthropology, and I really love the look, which is what inspired my upcycle DIY project for this week.

The rope It does not have to be neat at all, but twist it tightly. You will need several strips, it’s a great activity for when you are just watching TV or Netflix.

Ok, let’s make the heart shaped twine coaster.

Harvest a piece of plastic from an old package, and cut out a heart shape, or any shape you want. This is the time to get creative.

Next, take your hot glue gun, and outline the edge with glue. You might want to lay down a sheet of paper to protect your work surface. Then quickly place the twine like rope we made along the edge. I recommend using a low temperature hot glue gun because it wouldn’t melt the plastic and is less likely to burn your hand if you accidentally touch it. Glue it in sections so the glue does not dry out before you get there.

Continue to follow the outline and circle the rope inwards. When you reach the end of one rope, just continue with another one. Try to glue the rope as tightly to each other as possible so there are no gaps.

When you reach the center cut of the excess rope, and you are good to go. The paper bag material is durable and water resistant.

The next DIY is super easy



Keep one of your plastic drink cups, or use any container you want, and start gluing the rope around the cup, gradually wrapping it around the cup upwards.

Again, glue it in sections so the glue does not dry out. Wrap the rope tightly next to each other so there are not gaps, and after a little while, you just transformed a plain looking plastic cup to a gorgeous room decoration.

  

I hope I have inspired you to get creative and upcycle.