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How to make a stylin’ recycled cardboard hot pad

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hot padKeeping the cardboard theme going from yesterday…over at the blog EvaForeva there is a wonderful tutorial on how to make a recycled cardboard hot pad. I end up with a lot of boxes because things are always being shipped to me so this one is going to come in really handy!

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Comments

  1. This is a wonderful idea! I have cardboard leftover from boxes stacking up in my basement, and I imagine a LOT of people do. What a great way to recycle those boxes into a cute gift idea…love it!

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