Make a Recycled Magazine Card Address File
Use Subscription Cards from Publications to Create an Address Box
Sep 10, 2009
Magazines are full of postcards to send in for subscriptions, for free offers, or to purchase merchandise. These cards are usually tossed aside as garbage. However, they can quickly and easily be upcycled into a practical and inexpensive file for keeping important contact information such as addresses and phone numbers.
There are many ways that these cards can be cut and filed. One of the cheapest and simplest ways to assemble a recycled magazine subscription card address file is by using a small box intended for organizing business cards. These business card file boxes can be purchased cheaply at most office supply stores.
Supplies:
- A business card file box that contains alphabetical dividers
- Magazine subscription cards
- A business card to use as a template
- Scissors
- Pen or pencil
Directions:
- Use a business card as a template for cutting your magazine subscription cards to size. Line the business card up so that it is centered over the name and address lines on a subscription card. Trace the business card with a pen or pencil and cut the resulting shape out of the magazine card.
- Repeat this step until the business card file is sufficiently full of blank address cards.
- Insert the cut cards into the business card file box.
Some boxes may bot come with tabbed alphabet dividers. These can be easily made by again using a business card as a template, adding a tab shape to the top of the card before cutting out the shape. The dividers can be cut from any recycled scrap paper, but work best when cut from heavier stock. Cereal boxes, old file folders, and many other scraps of heavy paper are all ideal.
An old Rolodex can also be used for creating a recycled magazine subscription card address file. Use a card from the Rolodex as a template for cutting the recycled cards for the file. Continue as with the business card file, cutting enough cards to fill the Rolodex.
Any appropriately sized box will work as well. Try using a cigar box as another alternative, cutting a card template to custom fit inside of the box and creating tabbed dividers in the appropriate size as well.
Optionally, customize the finished address file box by decorating the exterior of the box. Glue an assortment of small items to the box for embellishment, or make a thoughtful, useful gift by decoupaging the box with images that are meaningful to the recipient. The possibilities for the outside of the box are endless!
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