Upcycled Paper Towels = Stunning Night Skies
Before you toss those inky paper towels, think again—they make amazing card backgrounds!
The soft, tie-dyed colors from a “used” towel can add unexpected texture and beauty.
For these cards, I upcycled one into a dreamy purple sky and paired it with the Lights of Aurora dies to create a striking mountain night scene.
Eco-friendly, creative, and full of dimension—paper towels have never looked so good!
The Lights of Aurora Suite Collection took the spotlight in my October Stampin’ Newsletter, where I shared three projects featuring the gorgeous 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.
(You can check them out HERE and still subscribe for your own FREE and EXCLUSIVE copy!)
With its dreamy mix of purples, blues, and pinks, this DSP is right up my alley.
But if you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know I also love giving new life to paper towels I’ve used for cleaning stamps or blotting watercolors.
(See some of those projects HERE)
So, when I spotted a colorful paper towel left over from the October projects on my craft table, I knew I had to turn it into my own “Lights of Aurora” background. It’s simple, creative, and the perfect upcycling project!
Upcycled Paper Towels = Stunning Night Skies How to:
1. Create paper towel background:
-separate plys of the paper towel. You can use 1 ply for each project.
-add adhesive to Basic White card front and attach the paper towel
-die-cut landscape out of Basic Black card stock
-add landscape to paper towel card front, trimming the edges as needed
2.Finish card:
-attach card front to mat and to card base
-add Iridescent Gems to complete
Done!
It’s that easy, and the possibilities are endless!
