I enjoy making my own cards and gift tags. Gifts, in general, should be thoughtfully purchased or created, and when I create a card or gift tag to adorn the gift, I like it to personally reflect the person (or my relationship with the person) I intend to give it to. But making cards can be costly. And often I don't have enough time to run to a store to get supplies for a last minute gift anyway.
My solution: recycled paper. I have always had a difficult time throwing away beautiful papers that have entered my home. And the papers can come from everywhere; advertisements in the mail, packaging from something I purchased, calendars, boxes, bags, tags, inserts, envelopes, and cards people give to my family. Most of the time, all of these sources have one side with no print, and often, the paper is strong and usable. And almost always, people just throw these wonderful paper bits into the garbage or recycling without any thought. I like to try and use this paper one more time before it is tossed out. Repurpose the paper and
then recycle it is my thought.
