Eco-Chic on a Dime: 5 Recycled Paper Decorations
When it comes to fundraising event decorations, why settle for boring when you can go full eco-warrior chic? Let's turn recycled paper into the superhero of event decor that'll make Martha Stewart high-five you!
Custom Banners: The Attention-Grabbing Showstoppers
Imagine walking into an event where the banner looks like it was crafted by a hipster artisan. Use rolls of paper, stencil some witty messages, and watch your guests go "Wow, this is WAY cooler than I expected!"
Pro tip: Use Milk Paint so you can compost the banner later and feel like an eco-rockstar.
Paper Garland: Not Your Grandma's Decorations
Paper garlands aren't just decorations; they're conversation starters. Cut up those old magazines nobody's reading anyway and transform them into garlands that scream "I'm sustainable, and I know it!" Hearts, stars, random geometric shapes that make people tilt their heads and go "Huh?" - the weirder, the better.
Origami Centerpieces: Folding Magic
Who said fundraising can't be fun? Create origami masterpieces that look like they required a Ph.D. in paper folding. Imagine tiny paper cranes holding up your event's mission statement. Bonus points if you can make an origami version from old pamphlets that you never threw away.
Community Palette Party Wall
Transform one of your walls into a temporary blank canvas—just make sure you use thick enough paper so you don’t end up accidentally redecorating with “abstract paint blob chic.” Sketch out a bold stencil, maybe your mission statement or some other masterpiece that screams “us.” Then, hand your guests a brush, some paint, and possibly a smock (for those whose creativity tends to splatter beyond the edge). Offer clear directions on where to paint, because even art needs a little crowd control.
Pro Tip: For bonus organization (and to prevent rainbow mayhem), turn it into a paint-by-number experience—because sometimes even creative chaos appreciates a little structure!
Eco-Friendly Photo Booth Backdrop: Selfie Central
Create a photo booth backdrop so cool that people will forget they're at a fundraiser and think they've wandered into an art gallery. Layer different recycled papers, throw in some unexpected elements like old photos, pamphlets, etc. Watch as guests line up to take photos that scream "I'm saving the planet, one selfie at a time!"
Final Thoughts
Remember, every piece of recycled paper you use is basically a tiny environmental high-five. You're not just decorating; you're making a statement. A statement that says, "We can save the world, look fabulous, and have a sense of humor while doing it."
Just don't go crazy with the glitter and glue. Glitter and glue are the environmental equivalent of that one friend who always overstays their welcome at parties. Keep it clean, keep it green, and keep it hilariously awesome!
IMPORTANT NOTE: There are some types of paper that cannot be recycled or composted after the event, they are: coated paper (coating of wax, plastic, foil – i.e. metallic wrapping paper), painted paper, wet paper, receipt paper.