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Repurposing your Mark Making

7/3/2025

 
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My art-based wellness practice usually happens in a journal however, this is not always the case.  I often end up with a stack of paper that have various marks on them.  This stack is created with bilateral drawing, breath prints,  one line drawing, and creating with my eyes closed.  
A big question becomes: What do I do with all of this paper ? ...because I don't want to thorw it away. 
Check out these ideas:
  • Cards - I love to cut paper into various shapes to make cards or gift tags that can be used for special events like birthdays and over the holidays.  You can't get more personal than a handmade card.
  • Wrapping Paper - I rarely have wrapping paper on hand and find myself looking for creative ways to wrap gifts.  Sometimes I am able to find a nice piece of paper in my stack that's ideal to wrap a small gift.  
  • Journal Covers - Since I started making my own art journals I am always searching through my stack of papers to find the perfect journal cover.  
  • Collage Paper - Working with collage paper is a wonderful tool for self care and creative play.  I really enjoy reusing paper for collage either in my own work or at community sessions.  
  • Ripping - The simple act of ripping paper is surprisingly relaxing.  If you find yourself at the end of a busy day, find a piece of paper from your pile and start ripping.  Burn, reycyle, or compost your small ripped pieces.  
I'd love to hear your ideas too, on ways to repurpose your artwork.  Creating something new with past creations is therapeutic in nature as you transform a piece of your past into something new and meaningful; like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.  

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    Liz Mccurdy

    Creative Wellness Coach

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