A few images from a handmade stamp make everything special, including this envelope. maximumRABBIT/Craftster.org
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You'll have a happier year if you let your creative side take the lead. You don't have to do complicated projects that take forever; here are five quick little projects that will satisfy your need to create. Plus, they all make use of recycled goods, so you'll feel doubly pleased with what you make.
1. Handmade Stamps Here's a great tutorial for making handmade button stamps, using an old spool for a base. Use your stamps to decorate stationery, envelopes, picture frames, or almost any surface.
2. Gift Card Notebooks Once you use up your gift cards, punch a few holes in them and make adorable small notebooks, perfect to pop into a purse.
3. Reusable Swiffer Cover Repurpose your old towels to make a washable, reusable cover for your Swiffer. No more expensive single use covers!
4. Magazine Magnets Clip out interesting photos from magazines and mount them on magnet tape for great looking, one of a kind kitchen magnets.
5. Necklace Rack A couple of old paint stirrers and some pushpins, along with some pretty fabric and some glue, make this great rack for keeping your necklaces tidy.
