Magazines Galore

I have a bazillion magazines. I just can't get rid of them! I remember when I parted with a huge box of the Cosmopolitans I collected in high school. It was sad, but necessary. Since, I probably have collected just as many, if not more magazines and thanks to school fundraisers & gift subscriptions, I continue to have a constant inflow. That's really ok though because I do enjoy a good magazine. Problem: What to do with them after my pile is getting a little embarrassingly huge. Here's a start.

 
A Bowl
I made this while watching TV in two nights. All you need are magazines, a glue stick, and hot glue. The tutorial I followed also suggested using scotch tape, but I just went all out with my glue gun.  After you are done wrapping, spray with a sealant. Mine is a little on the fragile side, but it definitely does the job. I really like my magazine bowl, especially since my brother said he saw the same thing for sale at Urban Outfitters. Suckers!! (Click here for the tutorial I used).

Coasters

Can you have enough coasters? Ok maybe. But I really like these and they were easy to make too. All you need is magazines and hot glue. You can spray them with sealant afterward, but it really isn't necessary. (The first one I made I accidentally sprayed with spray adhesive instead of sealant. It still sticks to the table- haha). (Click here for the tutorial I used).