I catch myself getting a little bummed by how much waste is created by the holidays. So, I do my best to cut way back on gifts, give experiences and avoid all of the holiday excess.
When it comes to wrapping paper, so much if it is not recyclable. Then, there’s the plastic tape and ribbons. So. Much. Trash!!
This year I decided to make my own paper using things that I have around here. My momma taught me how to make potato stamps when I was young.
I used a couple of my homegrown potatoes. (Yes, that one is a purple potato!) I cut them in half and then just drew on some easy shapes. Then I cut them out:
And nope, I don’t get the newspaper either! But, my husband rescued these from work! And yes, that oui yogurt cup was rescued too!
So, after the potatoes dry off for a bit, I painted on some craft paint that I had here. Then, I stamped it on the newspaper. (By the way, make sure that you read the pages a little first. I avoid the obituaries and not so great articles!) 
Don’t these stamps look beautiful all painted and ready to be used?!
I can’t wait to see our paper put to use!
Then, it will either be burned or composted!
How are you all bring a little more green this holiday season?!
llewellynhomestead 