Recycling + new stamps = Cereal Box Labels!
One large cereal box makes about 18 3" x 4" labels.
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Open the cereal box along the seam line. Trim off the flaps. Recycle or set aside for another project.
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The next two steps can be done either with a paper cutter or with a ruler and scissors.
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Square up the end of the box. Cut in 4" strips.
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Cut strips into 3" pieces,
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giving you 3" x 4" cards
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Now the fun part! Stamp! Use whatever stamp, color, etc. you like. If you have alphabet stamps, add your name, too!
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Punch holes in the side or corners of the labels.
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Tie a ribbon or string through the hole in the label.
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Thread the two ends in first, then bring those through the loop. Pull tight.
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Tie, tape, pin or glue your new recycled labels onto crafty projects.