What To Do With Your Thanksgiving Newspaper

If you're part of the 63% of adults who buy the Thanksgiving day newspaper to check out Black Friday sales, instead of tossing it into the recycle bin, make something out of it! Here are 12 crafty holiday projects to try. And face it, after all that shopping for gifts, you probably won't have any money left for decorating.

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Make a glittery stacked Christmas tree.

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Make a ruffled tree.

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Make an easy ornament.

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Or make an ornament that's a little more complicated.

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Make stockings for your mantel. (Just keep them away from the fire!)

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Make a wreath for your door. (Don't let it get wet!)

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Make a smaller wreath for indoors.

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Make classic bows for your small gifts.

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Or make fancy bows for larger gifts.

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Use it as wrapping paper.

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Don't like wrapping presents? Make gift bags.

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Now that your house is decorated, make a dress for those holiday parties.